Low-Volume Production Services
What is low-volume production?
Low-volume production is a specialized service that delivers production-quality parts in batches ranging from one to thousands. It's ideal for advancing ideas from the concept stage to prototyping, and from there, serves as a bridge to mass production.
Low-volume production is considered a specialized service because most manufacturers prefer not to engage in it. Their assembly lines and supply chains are optimized for high-volume production to leverage economies of scale. While there's nothing inherently wrong with this approach, as it's the best way to ensure the lowest cost per unit, it often requires high minimum order quantities and expensive tooling.
But what if product developers want to start with low-volume production (from one to 1,000 parts)? This is where Star Rapid can help.
How to Run Small Batch Production
What's the secret to successful small batch production? Does it matter what raw materials are used, how the processing is done, or the quality of the finished product?
Our customers value the fact that small batch production doesn't mean compromising quality or precision compared to large-scale production. Rest assured, we use the same materials, equipment, and rigorous quality control measures when handling small batch orders.
How do we do it? We're experts in high-mix, small batch production because our systems are optimized and highly scalable, from single parts to millions of parts. This means we have a robust raw material supply chain, eliminating the burden of minimum order quantities. Furthermore, we utilize a digital manufacturing platform that integrates all our equipment into a single network. This enables us to quickly and efficiently allocate resources across our work centers, enabling us to quickly process even complex orders.
How can small batch production help you and your business?
• Bridge between rapid prototyping and full-scale production
• Reduce your financial risk because we don't have a minimum order value
• Provide quick access to emerging markets
• Quickly respond to shorter product lifecycles
• Allow faster design changes
Request your free low-volume production quote now. Upon receiving your drawings, our engineers will immediately analyze your custom part. We'll proactively communicate with you to clarify all details and ultimately provide an affordable and accurate quote.
