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Accelerate the development of consumer electronics and computer electronics

Beat the competition by prototyping quickly and producing on demand

Speed of development and well-designed, user-centered end products are critical to the success of companies that bring consumer and computer electronics products and devices to different markets. Technology-based manufacturing processes can speed up design cycles, reduce development costs, and help support more SKUS and product customization that consumers now need. From airplanes to cars to hospitals, you can find electronic products that bring you value through advanced features and improved user experience.



Why use Mingren to develop components for consumer electronics and computer electronics?



Automated quotation

With automated quotes and design feedback, you can save days or weeks of development time in hours (often faster).


Rapid injection molding

Rapidly expanding from prototype to small batch production, and first entering the market through rapidly rotating plastic injection molding, cladding molding and insert molding.


The function prototype

Use 3D printed or machined prototypes made from production materials to iterate quickly and improve early designs.


Mass customization

Take advantage of the small volume production capability to provide customers with more customization options.


outsourcing

Simplify your supply chain with a domestic manufacturing partner that can produce functional end-use parts in a matter of days and act as a bridge for production.



HP has greatly shortened design cycles through rapid manufacturing

The tech giant is using injection-molding technology to cut development time for the next generation of printers from months to weeks. When developing the next generation of inkjet printers, HP turned to our injection molding services to reduce the design cycle from the standard six to eight weeks to just 15 days.


Which material is best suited for consumers and computer electronics components?

ABSThis reliable thermoplastic is widely used in industries such as consumer electronics. It provides universal performance for components such as electronic housings and handheld devices, and is relatively inexpensive.

AluminumThis material can be machined or formed through sheet metal processing to form cases, brackets, or other metal parts that require high strength and low weight.

Elastomer Both 3D printing and injection molding are available, with a choice of several elastic materials for use in parts requiring impact resistance or flexibility. Package moulding can also be used for components and products with ergonomic handles, buttons or handles.

Polycarbonate This strong and extremely impact resistant thermoplastic has low shrinkage and good dimensional stability. It is a transparent plastic with optically transparent grades for transparent LIDS and casings.


Common application

Our services and processes provide a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of consumers and the computer electronics industry. Some common applications include:

  • Housing
  • Fixture
  • Console
  • Heat sinks
  • A knob
  • The handle
  • The lens
  • Buttons
  • Switch