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Quality Control and Compliance in Mexican Manufacturing

2024-03-01 01:32:25
As the gears of global industry turn, Mexico has become a nexus, beckoning businesses in pursuit of streamlined manufacturing and uncompromising output excellence. As the demand for goods “Hecho en México” continues to rise, the critical aspects of quality control services and complia…

Talent Development and Skills Training in Mexican Manufacturing

2024-01-31 16:14:31
In the dynamic landscape of Mexican manufacturing, where precision and innovation converge, the key to sustained success lies in the development of a skilled and adaptive workforce. This blog delves into the intricate tapestry of talent development in skilled workers within the Mexican manufactur…

Supply Chain Resilience in Aerospace: The Role of Mexican Manufacturers

2023-12-26 06:28:52
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of aerospace manufacturing, access to a resilient supply chain has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the stability and success of the manufacturing industry. As global disruptions and challenges continue to shape the landscape, Mexican manufacturing o…

Intellectual Property Protection in Mexican Manufacturing Agreements

2023-11-28 06:59:27
In an increasingly globalized manufacturing landscape, businesses often seek to leverage the cost-effective and high-quality production capabilities offered by Mexican contract manufacturers. However, one critical concern that arises when entering into manufacturing agreements is the protection o…

Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

2023-10-31 03:31:09
The Rise in Demand for Contract Manufacturing Services in the Healthcare and Medical Device Sectors The global healthcare and medical device sectors are experiencing a significant transformation. Advancements in medical technology, an aging population, and an increased focus on personalized healt…

Manufacturing in Mexico: The Benefits of Supply Chain Resilience

2023-09-27 09:21:50
In a world of global manufacturing where disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, supply chain resilience has emerged as a critical factor for businesses looking to thrive in the manufacturing industry. One region that has proven itself as a haven for building resilient supply …

How Contract Manufacturing in Mexico is Driving Global Competition

2023-08-30 17:52:39
The global manufacturing landscape has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with Mexico emerging as a key player in contract manufacturing. This trend has not only transformed Mexico’s economy but has also driven global competition to new heights. Contract manufacturing, where a c…

Expert Contract Manufacturing Services from Mexico: A Guide for Industrial Applications

2023-07-28 14:50:50
In recent years, Mexico has emerged as a global hub for contract manufacturing services, attracting businesses from various industries worldwide. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, competitive labor costs, robust infrastructure, and extensive experience in multiple fields, Mexico off…

Mexico: The Future of Contract Manufacturing for High-Tech Industries

2023-06-27 22:08:19
In recent years, Mexico has emerged as a key player in the global contract manufacturing industry, particularly in high-tech sectors such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. Mexico’s manufacturing sector is paving the way for the future with its strategic location, s…

Maximizing Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness with Contract Manufacturing in Mexico

2023-05-29 17:53:49
Contract manufacturing has been a popular business strategy for companies around the world. Mexico has become a prime location for contract manufacturing due to its skilled labor force, competitive manufacturing costs, and geographic proximity to the United States. This blog will explore how comp…

The Advantages of Contract Manufacturing in Mexico for Your Business

2023-04-17 17:07:28
If you’re a business owner looking to expand your production capabilities, then contract manufacturing is an option you’re likely considering. Contract manufacturing refers to the practice of outsourcing the manufacturing of a product to a third-party company. From cost savings to acc…

Why Mexico is the Ideal Destination for Contract Manufacturing

2023-03-16 15:36:52
Mexico has quickly become a destination for a foreign companies looking to contract manufacturing services. The country’s location, skilled workforce, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal destination for businesses looking to expand their production capabilities. In this blog, we’l…

The Rise of Mexico as a Global Leader in Contract Manufacturing

2023-02-22 13:44:05
Today, Mexico is a global leader in contract manufacturing due to its industrious and skilled labor force, well-developed infrastructure, and lower labor costs. These factors, in particular, have made it an ideal location for companies to produce many products on a large scale. First, its low lab…

Manufacturer VS Contract Manufacturer

2023-01-11 06:18:24
What’s the difference between working with a traditional manufacturer through private label manufacturing versus a contract manufacturer? Private label manufacturing refers to taking an existing product from a manufacturing facility and applying a company’s brand name to it. On the ot…

Industrial Manufacturing

2022-12-08 09:10:02
The industrial manufacturing industry is responsible for fabricating products used in large-scale manufacturing processes. Since the advancements of the industrial revolution, industrial manufacturing facilities have made mass manufacturing possible. New technologies in industrial manufacturing a…

Medical Device Manufacturing

2022-11-14 08:44:48
The medical device manufacturing industry covers the production of implants, surgical instruments, and equipment intended for therapeutics, monitoring and diagnostics. These include reconstructive devices such as hip replacements and spinal devices, hearing aids, implantable monitors for cardiova…

Aerospace Manufacturing

2022-10-19 06:51:02
An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in manufacturing, designing, building, testing, selling, and maintaining aircraft, aerospace components, missiles, rockets, spacecraft, or commercial aircraft. Aerospace is a high-technology industry requiring a trusted partner and rel…

Manufacturing with Shelter Service Companies

2022-09-12 09:30:44
What are Shelter Companies? A shelter company is a third-party supplier that provides real estate and other resources to complete a project. At the same time, the hiring party retains full control. Through a Mexican government-supported shelter program, companies do not have to pay income tax in …

Platter Slip Rings

2022-08-15 09:53:57
What is a Slip Ring? A slip ring is an electromechanical device that allows the transmission of power and electrical signals from a stationary to a rotating structure. A slip ring is a method of making electrical contact to form rotating assembly. It is an electric transmission device that allows…

What is Plating?

2022-07-25 08:49:51
Plating is a manufacturing process in which a thin layer of metal coats an underlying substance. This can be achieved through electroplating, which requires an electric current, or through electroless plating, which is in autocatalytic chemical process. Metal plating has been used for hundreds of…

Computerized Manufacturing

2022-06-22 08:39:04
Computerized manufacturing refers to the dynamic future of computer aided design and manufacturing. Often referred to as CNC, computerized manufacturing and machining plays a vital role in the evolving world of modern manufacturing. But what is CNC, exactly? How does it play a role in the manufac…

Printed Circuit Board Tape

2022-05-12 07:29:45
What is a Printed Circuit Board? Printed circuit boards, abbreviated as PCBs, are the foundational building block for most electronics manufacturing.  A high-density, high-speed circuit board may be used in supercomputers and servers. Printed circuit boards are the foundation on which all other e…

Nearshore Manufacturing

2022-04-18 09:25:47
What is Nearshore vs Offshore Manufacturing? You may be familiar with “offshore” manufacturing as a way to reduce production costs, but, for many manufacturers, that has started to change. More manufacturing operations are now considering “nearshore” manufacturing as a way…

Fiber Optic Polishing

2022-03-10 08:40:56
The fiber optic polishing process removes any excess epoxy or fiber stub left after cleaving, shapes the ferrule, and removes scratches in the glass, enabling an end finish that passes optical signals with minimum loss. It affects two types of optical loss: insertion loss and return loss. Inserti…

Where is Aerospace Manufacturing Located?

2022-02-15 07:03:52
The Aerospace Industry Cluster provides employment in a variety of operations from aircraft manufacturing, commercial airline travel, air cargo, and private and charter flights, to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities. With nearly 490,000 people in the U.S. engaged in the Aerospace …

Will manufacturing move out of China?

2022-01-19 09:26:24
Companies are leaving China in droves. A Gartner survey of supply chain leaders showed that 33% have plans to move at least a portion of their manufacturing out of China and away from Chinese companies in favor of other countries by 2023. The list of companies rethinking their subcontracting stra…

When Should Your Company Develop Its Own Software?

2021-12-22 17:22:56
Every company needs and uses software, and some is a significant driver of business success. But as small companies grow to midsize, software performance gaps can emerge. Finding new software solutions can fix problems and inefficiencies and help teams develop innovative products and services. Bu…

BF&S Succeeds in Providing COVID Vaccine to Employees Internationally

2021-09-20 08:55:53
BF&S is a manufacturing contractor providing products used in the aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and commercial industries. Founded in 1988, BF&S has decades of experience manufacturing in Mexico, with over 500 employees in the state of Sonora. As the Covid-19 vaccine became wid…

Stator Assembly

2021-09-14 14:42:37
The stator assembly is a stationary coil in an AC motor. These types of assemblies include a stator core and a coil, which is wound and inserted in the stator core with ends connected to lead wires. Stator Core A stator core is used in things like hydroelectric power but is also used in more…

Electrochemical Machining

2021-08-20 10:06:05
Electrochemical machining (ECM) is a method of removing metal by an electrochemical process. The electrochemical machining process is a function of electrochemistry: the branch of physical chemistry concerned with the relationship between electrical potential, as a measurable and quantitative phe…

Manufacturing in China – The True Cost

2021-07-27 11:05:26
Manufacturing in China For decades, manufacturing companies have relied on Chinese factories to produce their products. This evolution in manufacturing practices has become commonplace across several sectors. However, the true cost of manufacturing in China is often unexplored. What is the true c…

Aerospace Industry in Mexico

2021-06-04 10:40:26
According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the aerospace industry in Mexico has played an integral part in Mexico’s economic growth for decades. What is aerospace? How long has the aerospace industry played a role in Mexico’s economic development? Why is Mexico an ideal location f…

Machine Shops in Mexico

2021-05-18 16:37:51
A manufacturing machine shop is defined as a “room, building, or company where machining, a form of subtractive manufacturing is done.” One of the functions of a machine shop includes performing CNC machining, adding to the precision and quality of the overall manufacturing process. I…

Mexico Contract Manufacturing – The Benefits

2021-03-01 21:01:42
In 2018, Mexico imported $371.9 billion worth of goods into the U.S. Manufacturing imports included vehicle components; agricultural products; medical instruments; and much more. Each year, more companies choose contract manufacturing in Mexico as the solution to their supply chain needs. Despite…

Mexico vs China Manufacturing

2021-02-04 14:21:44
Mexico is the United States’ second-largest supplier of imported goods. In 2018, Mexico imported $371.9 billion worth of goods into the U.S. Manufacturing imports included vehicle components, agricultural products, medical instruments, and much more. In 2019, the North American Free Trade Agreeme…

Christmas Delivery

2020-12-23 09:00:00
US Based Manufacturing Company Brings Warmth to Those in Need in Hermosillo by Donating Blankets  On December 21, BF&S Manufacturing donated 170 blankets to the State Capital of Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico) to aid those in need during this cold winter season.  CEO Carlos Fernandez spent over a…

American-Based Near Shore Manufacturing Company Donates Life-Saving Medical Supplies to a Hospital in Moctezuma, Sonora

2020-10-30 07:00:00
  On October 30, 2020, American-Based Aerospace and Medical near-shore manufacturer BF&S Manufacturing (MEFASA), donated life-saving medical supplies to Hospital Comunitario Moctezuma. The Moctezuma municipality welcomed this donation by hosting an event at the University de la Sierra in…

American-Based Aerospace Manufacturer Adds 225 More Jobs to a Local Community

2020-02-18 07:00:00
Companies Can Help Boost Local Economies as Well as Their Bottom Line by Outsourcing to Mexico On February 18, 2020, a well-established, American-based contract aerospace manufacturing company known as BF&S Manufacturing broke ground to expand operations in the small town of Cumpas, Mexico. C…
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