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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 help growth-stage startups and SMEs unlock the power of hardware by demystifying manufacturing and hardware supply chain, helping you scale your operations successfully and sustainably.
WHAT WE DO
Manufacturing & Operations 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 & Operations 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.
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