In the 1930s, production efficiency increased exponentially with the introduction of the takt system to the global manufacturing sector. The rhythm and pulse of a production line is a critical factor if you want to optimize your manufacturing cycles. Sonic Manufacturing Technologies delivers fast manufacturing services in the Bay Area that keep up with the beat of your product lifecycle, from component sourcing to shipping the finished articles to their final destination. We are a prem…

A prototype of a new concept is a critical component in the ongoing development of biomedical and wearable device technology. It allows you to test your new ideas quickly and improve on them in an equally timely manner. Simply put, prototyping is an experimental model of a proposed concept. Product development teams use them to validate or test ideas, design assumptions, and other factors of conceptualization. It does this quickly and cheaply, giving you an opportunity to make refinements…

How can you bring a new consumer electronic product to life? It starts by recognizing a consumer need and developing a possible solution to that need. With the idea of a new product in mind, it’s then a matter of figuring out how to manufacture it with adequate quality and profitability. Step 1: Assemble a Prototype When you’re developing a new electronic product, you must first find out if you can build what you have in mind. That means developing a proof-of-concept prototype. This…

Once assembled, PCB’s should be protected from handling, moisture, static and human interaction. Here are a few ways to extend the life of your stored printed circuit boards. It’s not always easy choosing a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, but your patience and careful research will pay off. The right PCB manufacturer will provide you with a quality product that is made from durable materials. But even if you get the best PCB on the market, it still won’t last forever. On ave…

Based in Silicon Valley, Fusion Design (fusiondesigninc.com) is a leading product and equipment development consultancy with over 20 years of experience with Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering. Fusion Design has done over 1200 projects – building ideas to reality. Fusion and Sonic have a long-standing relationship. Sonic is a partner for manufacturing high and low-volume production needs in all popular technologies.