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.
- 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.
Typical timeline
NDA and documentation transfer: 1 to 2 weeks.
DFM and gap review: 2 to 4 weeks.
Pilot batch (build, test, compare): 4 to 6 weeks.
First production allocation: 1 to 2 weeks after pilot acceptance.
Total: typically 8 to 12 weeks from engagement to first production batch.
Plan your production transfer
We share an NDA on request and walk through the transfer steps for your specific product.