The Value of Vertical Integration
Our vertically integrated process allows us to reduce risk and lead times when compared to other manufacturing partners for our customers delivering innovative products to market.
 | Traditional Manufacturing Partners | |
|---|---|---|
At-a-Glance Summary | ||
| Single vendor solution | ||
| Multiple concurrent manufacturing processes under 1 roof | ||
| Lead times | Weeks faster than traditional component procurement | 2-3 Months |
| Reduced risk | ||
Manufacturing Capabilities | ||
| CNC Machining | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process | |
| Plating + Coating | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process | |
| FIP Gasket Dispensing | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process | |
| Assembly of converted thermal materials, microwave absorbers, or gaskets | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process | |
Shipping and Logistics | ||
| Single Shipment | ||
| Freight Costs | 75% Lower freight costs than traditional component procurement | Higher freight costs |
| Simplified Logistics | ||
Quality & Risk Management | ||
| Integrated Quality Control Across Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Streamlined Communication | ||
| Single Source Accountability | ||
| Unified Quality Standards | ||
| Cross-Process Inspection | ||
Engineering & Design Support | ||
| Integrated Expertise Across Processes | ||
| Design for Manufacturability Review | Some vendors support | |
| Cross-Process Optimization | ||
| Access to Engineering Team | ||
| Submit a Design |
| |
|---|---|
At-a-Glance Summary | |
| Single vendor solution | |
| Multiple concurrent manufacturing processes under 1 roof | |
| Lead times | Weeks faster than traditional component procurement |
| Reduced risk | |
Manufacturing Capabilities | |
| CNC Machining | |
| Plating + Coating | |
| FIP Gasket Dispensing | |
| Assembly of converted thermal materials, microwave absorbers, or gaskets | |
Shipping and Logistics | |
| Single Shipment | |
| Freight Costs | 75% Lower freight costs than traditional component procurement |
| Simplified Logistics | |
Quality & Risk Management | |
| Integrated Quality Control Across Manufacturing Processes | |
| Streamlined Communication | |
| Single Source Accountability | |
| Unified Quality Standards | |
| Cross-Process Inspection | |
Engineering & Design Support | |
| Integrated Expertise Across Processes | |
| Design for Manufacturability Review | |
| Cross-Process Optimization | |
| Access to Engineering Team | |
| Submit a Design |
| Traditional Manufacturing Partners | |
|---|---|
At-a-Glance Summary | |
| Single vendor solution | |
| Multiple concurrent manufacturing processes under 1 roof | |
| Lead times | 2-3 Months |
| Reduced risk | |
Manufacturing Capabilities | |
| CNC Machining | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process |
| Plating + Coating | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process |
| FIP Gasket Dispensing | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process |
| Assembly of converted thermal materials, microwave absorbers, or gaskets | Vendors usually only offer a single manufacturing process |
Shipping and Logistics | |
| Single Shipment | |
| Freight Costs | Higher freight costs |
| Simplified Logistics | |
Quality & Risk Management | |
| Integrated Quality Control Across Manufacturing Processes | |
| Streamlined Communication | |
| Single Source Accountability | |
| Unified Quality Standards | |
| Cross-Process Inspection | |
Engineering & Design Support | |
| Integrated Expertise Across Processes | |
| Design for Manufacturability Review | Some vendors support |
| Cross-Process Optimization | |
| Access to Engineering Team | |
Case Study
Vertical Integration Alleviates Production Delays
Learn how Signal Hound was able to overcome six months of production delays by finding a partner who offered vertical integration.
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