Onit | Our Process

TRUST THE PROCESS

The product development consultants YOU want, with the manufacturing capabilites you need.

Talk about value add, how about your very own expert crew that problem solves through debug phase like its a morning routine. Heres an example of a smart device client project that showcases our work at full speed.

Blending Manufacturing methods to hit tight deadlines

Move fast and rest easy. We’re built for speed, accountability, and availability. At Onit, we make it happen.

10 Mfg methods
30+ Molding Tools
15k Parts made
All in 25 Days

24 hour turnarounds on 3D Prints and Urethane casts during our debug phase
Custom check on fixtures designed and fabricated for incoming/outgoing components
Overnight DFM feedback and same day CAD modifications
Advanced project management through tooling and debug phases
Specialized thermoformed package solutions

SERVICES

3D Printing
Urethane Casting
CNC
Metal Stamping
Injection Molding
Metal Injection Molding
Thermoforming
PVD Plating
Laser Etching

The Impact of Hybrid Manufacturing with a Tight Deadline

24 hour turnaround on 3D Prints and Urethane Casts during debug.
Custom Check Fixtures designed and fabricated for incoming/ outgoing components.
Overnight DFM feedback and same day CAD modifications
Advanced project management through tooling and debug phases
Specialized thermoformed package solutions

MFG PROCESSES

30+

MOLDING TOOLS

15k

PARTS MADE

ALL IN JUST 25 DAYS

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3D Printing, Urethane Casting, CNC, Metal Stamping, Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding, Thermoforming, PVD Plating, Laser Etching

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM HERE

Engagement

Lay it all out! As our starting block, this 15-30 minute call helps define what we’re trying to build. We establish what success looks like to you by defining project requirements and key milestones.

We prioritize nice-to-haves vs need-to-haves by dissecting your product development roadmap and uncovering potential obstacles along the way.

This initial tender is where we provide our DFM feedback and direction consistent with the technical specs discussed during the Project Layout Call.

We unpack the cost, quality, and lead-time drivers specific to your project. This will become our platform for project collaboration and iteration. If you’re not feeling the partnership after this meeting, then we’re probably not the right fit. This takes about 60 minutes.

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Vendor setup is a breeze with our welcome package.

We understand Cash flow management can be a barrier to progress, so we built the Onit™ Amortization Calculator to help you gain clarity and get internal approvals faster.

Execution

This is your final sign-off. We’ll make the project path crystal clear on what to expect before we let the chips fly (start cutting steel).

A week won’t go by without hearing from us! A progress report is sent out each Monday until project completion.

Sometimes the goal-posts move and sample information is needed sooner than expected. No need to stress—our satellite sampling should give you the answers you seek.

Once you have parts in hand we want to hear from you! There is a QR code on your packing slip to share your unboxing experience. We’re always looking for ways to make this experience better.

Want to work a bit differently on the next project? We do too! We’re agile and ready to adjust to the beat of your drum.

GOOD, FAST, AND CHEAP

Rapid manufacturing often comes down to quality, cost, and speed. Our competitors will tell you to pick two. At Onit, we believe understanding these levers and how they coexist helps define the true requirements and opportunities of a successful project.

With injection molding you can tool up 100 different ways but there’s often one right way to get it done. Our pre-kick off process was designed to uncover that right way with you.

Here’s a look at two extremes using our favorite Lego brick.

FIG. 01

Object: Simple Lego-style brick
Tooling: Prototype
Budget: $2,000
Timeline: 2-3 weeks

The outcome might look and feel like a Lego brick but it won’t function as Lego brick. It wont have that iconic ‘click’ and ‘hold’ a true Lego has. Low cost/quick-turn tooling doesn’t account for this functional quality or tolerance limitations.

FIG. 02

Object: Iconic Lego brand brick
Tooling: Production
Budget: $20,000
Timeline: 2-3 weeks

Lego holds their flagship part to an incredible 0.005mm tolerance—DANG! Ultra-high precision engineering is not the first thing you think of when you look at a lego brick but very important to understand the difference in quality and precision.

Don’t wait pal, start moving the needle in your business today with our broad-ranging solutions built around your specific business needs.