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We are in the midst of a hardware revolution brought about by digital disruption, the democratization of hardware and disruptive manufacturing techniques. Creating a hardware startup is easier than ever, yet, scaling remains the single biggest challenge facing hardware startups and SMEs.
At HardworX, we unlock the power of hardware by demystifying manufacturing and hardware supply chain, helping you get to scale successfully and sustainably.
WHAT WE DO
Manufacturing Scale Up
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Capability building and transferring knowledge in-house through mentoring, advisory services and workshops.
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Facilitating connections to local and international suppliers and manufacturers.
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Planning for product commercialisation, including future funding requirements and manufacturing strategy.
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Conducting capability and readiness assessments and working collaboratively with you to bridge any gaps and mitigate potential risks.
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Execution risk mitigation through Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews, IP protection strategies, second source part supply and compliance planning.
Manufacturing Support
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Designing and implementing manufacturing strategy and business cases.
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Leading new product introduction and technology transfer activities.
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Conducting supplier due diligence, selection, contract negotiation and management.
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Undertaking continuous improvement projects (quality, cost).
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Managing compliance and traceability requirements.
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Developing business processes for effective management of working capital.
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Offering specialised interim management and engineering services.
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Design For Manufacture, Assembly and Test (DFX) reviews.
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Capability building and transferring knowledge in-house through workshops and advisory services.
HOW WE SUPPORT HARDWARE INNOVATION
We support, develop and enrich the global hardware innovation ecosystem through the following initiatives:
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Innovation Tours where we take hardware innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs on curated, immersive tours designed to demystify manufacturing and provide insights into what it takes to design and deliver a hardware product at scale.
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Workshops aimed at early stage hardware startups to demystify the process of going from a single prototype to a scalable, cost-effective supply chain.
