1. Frequent Changeovers and Setup Adjustments
In HMLV, you’re dealing with frequent changeovers as each product type requires different components, setups, and configurations. These transitions can be time-consuming and can lead to errors if not managed carefully.
How Karkhana.io Solves This:
Karkhana.io’s advanced production facilities are designed for rapid, efficient changeovers. With 11 SMT lines and a dedicated engineering team, we streamline setups for each new batch, minimizing downtime between changeovers. Our team uses standardized processes and tooling setups across products wherever possible, so we can adapt quickly to new designs while maintaining high-quality standards.
2. Sourcing a Wide Variety of Components
A high-mix environment means that the number of components needed goes up significantly. Not only does this make sourcing complex, but it also brings in the challenge of ensuring quality and consistency across various components.
How Karkhana.io Solves This:
With a global supplier network, Karkhana.io excels at sourcing components quickly, regardless of product mix. We use strategic vendor partnerships to secure high-quality, reliable components at competitive prices, even for low-volume runs. Our team also ensures thorough quality checks for each batch, using end-of-line testing and functional testing to confirm that every component meets specifications.
3. Managing Inventory and Avoiding Excess Stock
In high-volume production, it’s easy to order large quantities of components. But in HMLV, you need smaller quantities of many different parts, which requires precise inventory management to avoid excess stock and waste.
How Karkhana.io Solves This:
At Karkhana.io, we use lean inventory practices and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing to balance stock levels, ensuring that only the necessary components are on hand. This minimizes waste and allows us to respond more flexibly to last-minute design changes, providing OEMs with the agility they need in dynamic markets.
How Karkhana.io’s Facilities Empower HMLV Manufacturing
Beyond solutions to specific challenges, Karkhana.io’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities make us an ideal partner for HMLV production. Here’s a closer look at the facilities and technology we bring to the table:
- 4 Facilities Across India: Strategically located for easy logistics, these facilities allow us to cater to customers across diverse industries with efficiency and speed.
- 150,000 sq. ft. of Manufacturing Space: With ample shop floor space, we can manage multiple HMLV projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
- 11 SMT Lines: This high-capacity setup allows us to handle a variety of complex assemblies without delays, keeping production steady despite frequent changeovers.
- 1,500,000 Components per Hour: Our SMT lines deliver impressive output rates, ensuring we can meet demand even in low-volume, high-mix settings.
- Class 100,000 Clean Room: Sensitive electronics manufacturing is no problem with our clean room facilities, which provide the controlled environment needed for specific high-precision products.
- Environmental Testing & Robotic Soldering: Our commitment to quality is further demonstrated by our testing facilities and robotic soldering capabilities, ensuring that each component is as reliable as it is precise.
Why Partner with Karkhana.io for High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing?
Karkhana.io’s HMLV solutions are designed with OEMs in mind, especially those who require agile, high-quality production for their products. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- Complete End-to-End Solutions: We provide turnkey EMS services from PCB assembly and component sourcing to box-build assembly and functional testing.
- Hassle-Free Supply Chain Management: Karkhana.io handles everything from supplier coordination to logistics, taking the complexity out of HMLV manufacturing.
- Quick, Competitive Quotes: Time is crucial in electronics manufacturing, and our efficient quoting system allows us to kickstart projects without delays.
- Commitment to Quality: With a dedicated quality assurance team and state-of-the-art testing capabilities, we ensure that every batch meets rigorous quality standards.
Closing Thoughts
High-mix, low-volume production can be challenging, but with the right partner, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Karkhana.io combines a flexible production capacity with a customer-first approach to simplify HMLV manufacturing for OEMs. Our facilities, expertise, and dedication to quality make us an invaluable partner for electronics manufacturers who need agility, efficiency, and reliability.
Ready to explore how Karkhana.io can support your next HMLV project? Let’s start a conversation today!
