What Is Low-Volume Manufacturing?

Low volume manufacturing is a specialized service offering full production-quality parts but in volumes usually limited to 100,000 pieces or fewer, depending on the process used. This is an increasingly popular option for many product categories, allowing for a more limited investment in tooling and materials while providing quick access to markets, rapid response to shorter product life cycles and as a bridge between initial prototypes and high-volume production.

Advantages Of Low-Volume Manufacturing

How can low-volume manufacturing help you and your business? Here are just some of the ways:

Create a bridge between a few prototypes and full-scale production

Reduce cost with no minimum orders, less expensive tooling

Provide rapid access to emerging markets

Respond quickly to shorter product life cycles

Allow for faster design changes

Lower financial exposure

Shorten production lead times