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raised awareness at the OEM that some of the mis- sion-critical components were headed for end-of- life (EOL). When initial engineering discussions identified many of the problems ahead if action was not taken, NEO Tech was chosen as the engi- neering solution partner. NEO Tech performed a full product life-cycle
analysis on the electronic materials specified for the several product families. The company had to reduce the risk of part obsolescence and unplanned redesign for the seven-year expected life. It did this by identifying drop-in replacement parts for most of the problem parts found. Where PLC data was not found using commercial databases, the company’s engineers validated directly with the manufacturers. Several of the PCB assemblies required re-
design to accommodate new compo- nents. These layouts were completed and prototypes were built. Many al- ternatives were also added to what were formerly single-sourced parts. This reduced future PLC risk, while adding cost flexibility and options for procurement. During redesign, NEO Tech also had to achieve environmen- tal compliance and conform to cur- rent legislation. NEO Tech uploaded all of the re-
placement component details and board redesigns directly to the OEM’s ERP and product data management systems, using the same CAD systems as the OEM’s engineering teams. A key enabler of the success of
the project was the close interaction between the engineering team work- ing on the lifecycle project and the manufacturing and supply chain teams with the history of building the product. This cooperation facilitated information flow between engineering and the supply base and allowed com- pletion in a compressed timeframe. Upon project completion, the
OEM was very satisfied with NEO Tech’s efforts in both the quality of the output and the ability to com- plete the job in a short period of time. This included completing the compo- nent engineering replacement of all at-risk components, as well as the complete redesign of several of the PCB assemblies. NEO Tech’s internal quick-turn
prototype capabilities enabled the company’s development engineering team to validate and confirm that all component and design changes met the specifications. Having this capa- bility in-house is a key element of be- ing able to complete engineering ac- tivity within the time constraints re- quested by an OEM customer.
Aftermarket Services NEO Tech leverages its exten-
sive engineering, supply chain and aftermarket services to sustain its customers’ products throughout their entire lifetimes. By providing cus- tomized aftermarket services, the company optimizes supply chain and extends product lifecycles. This al- lows OEMs to further benefit from the money generated by original product development investments. The company’s history of servic-
ing products in FDA-regulated med- ical markets and its broad range of aftermarket solutions helps to maxi- mize product success long after prod- uct introduction. The company offers services
that include repair, refurbishing, up- grades, advanced exchange, and re- verse logistics. Specific engineering solutions include lifecycle manage- ment, redesign for cost reduction and reliability, redesign for obsolescence
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mitigation, and failure and root cause analysis. The company also manages ASIC discontinuation
with reverse engineering and an FPGA replace- ment solution redesign that includes both compo- nent selection and firmware engineering. NEO Tech’s supply chain solutions include electronic component lifecycle management, proactive obso- lescence management, end-of-life component man- agement, and alternate component sourcing. NEO Tech’s engineering and supply chain
sourcing professionals have the expertise to identi- fy the best components to achieve customers’ prod- uct requirements. Identifying the right compo- nents and supply chain partners, while avoiding obsolescence, compliance and counterfeit risks can make the difference between success and failure. Contact: NEO Tech, 9340 Owensmouth
The company was already the supplier of the PCBs in question, making it a logical choice to perform the upgrades.
Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311 % 818-495-8617 E-mail:
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