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art, in-house production lines to build a full range of complex prod- ucts; prototyping and development, first article build, NPI, and volume production; optimized assembly solu- tions (design, materials, process, pioneering equipment technolo- gy) for new and existing prod- ucts; design for manufacture (DfM) and design for reliability (DfR); process transfer, onsite in- tegration and training; and on- site process audits and support, including start up. Quick response to production


or field failures is critical to a suc- cessful business. Reacting swiftly and decisively secures the compa- ny’s reputation and resolves is- sues that erode profitability. To achieve this, however, businesses must locate and rectify the root cause immediately. This requires specialized tools to examine cost-sen- sitive assemblies and the expertise to correctly interpret the results. Universal’s APL offers precision


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deliver failure analysis that adds re- al value to your business,” says David Vicari, director of the APL. This includes identifying and rectify- ing the root cause of the defect, in- creasing production yield, improving field reliability, providing evidence to support product liability cases or vendor returns, and delivering rapid return on investment (ROI).


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