Production transfer
Move connected electronics production to a European line
Transferring production from another supplier is a sequence of documented handoffs. Done well, the new line takes over without quality drift, IP risk, or service disruption.
Transfer workflow
- ENGAGEMENT
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NDA and engagement
NDA signed before file exchange. Scope agreed in writing.
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Documentation transfer
BOM, AVL, gerbers, test plan, signing keys, golden unit, calibration references received under access control.
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DFM and gap review
Differences from the current line identified and resolved before pilot.
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Pilot batch
100 to 500 units built, tested, compared to golden samples from the existing supplier.
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Cutover plan
Phased: 20 percent allocation initial, ramp by quarter, or by demand.
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Repeat production
Cadence agreed, capacity reserved, traceability data unified.
- REPEAT PRODUCTION
Readiness checklist
Document everything from the current supplier before notifying them of the change.
- BOM with all MPNs and approved alternates
Confirms what to source.
- Latest gerbers, ODB++, or IPC-2581
PCB data for fabrication and assembly.
- Assembly drawing and mechanical drawing
Required for box-build scope.
- Test plan and FCT vector list
Pass and fail criteria for production test. We hand this to the partner test house that runs FCT.
- Golden unit
Reference for line-side comparison.
- Firmware binary and signing key access
For programmed and serialized production.
- PKI structure for secure provisioning
If applicable.
- Per-unit traceability data export from current supplier
Last 6 to 12 months.
- Component lot data history
For continuity of supply analysis.
Timeline
Most transfers run in weeks, not months. We quote an exact schedule once we have your files and test plan.
Plan your production transfer
We share an NDA on request and walk through the transfer steps for your specific product.