Whether launching a new product or updating an existing design, OEMs are under increasing pressure to reduce production time without sacrificing quality or performance. That’s where the right injection molding partner can make a critical impact. From design and material selection to tooling and final assembly, every decision affects your timeline. And with in-house capabilities, engineering expertise, and streamlined workflows, molders like Ferriot help OEMs navigate those decisions quickly and efficiently.
Let’s break down the strategies that help accelerate time-to-market, including collaborative design, optimized tooling, full-service production support, and integrated program management, and see how a responsive partner like Ferriot reduces the delays that often cost OEMs valuable time and margin.
Early Design Support Reduces Downstream Delays
Accelerating production starts at the design stage. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) ensures parts are optimized for molding before a tool is ever cut, helping OEMs avoid the costly and time-consuming rework that often results from late-stage design flaws.
Ferriot’s in-house engineering team collaborates with OEMs early, helping evaluate wall thickness, draft angles, gating, material behavior, and more. With mold flow simulations, we can identify potential challenges and validate part performance in advance. That means fewer surprises once production ramps up and a more confident, accelerated path to market.
Efficient Tooling Strategies: The Right Start Speeds Everything Up
Tooling is often the biggest time variable in an injection molding project. A well-designed mold can compress timelines dramatically, while tooling mistakes lead to costly delays.
At Ferriot, we specialize in complex tooling — including large-part molds, insert molding, and overmolding — and bring decades of experience to every build. We use standardized tooling components where possible, incorporate modular inserts for future flexibility, and apply concurrent engineering practices to develop the tool while finalizing the part design.
By reducing iterations and anticipating production challenges up front, we help OEMs bring tools online faster and with fewer corrections, which is a key advantage when the goal is to reduce production time.
In-House Capabilities = Fewer Hand-Offs, Faster Results
Outsourcing different stages of production to multiple vendors creates friction. Every hand-off increases the risk of delays, communication errors, or inconsistencies that can derail a carefully planned launch schedule.
Ferriot helps eliminate those bottlenecks by offering a wide range of in-house services to take injection molded parts to the next level. With everything under one roof, coordination is seamless, turnaround times are shorter, and quality control is tighter. Whether you need ultrasonic insertion, painting, decorating, or integrated assembly, Ferriot has the capabilities to keep your project moving forward without costly slowdowns.
Program Management Keeps Timelines on Track
Even the best design and tooling strategies need structure to stay on schedule. That’s where Ferriot’s program management team comes in. We assign dedicated account and project managers to ensure every aspect of your production timeline is tracked, coordinated, and communicated clearly.
OEMs benefit from real-time updates, collaborative problem-solving, and agile decision-making, all of which are critical when you’re working to reduce production time. Our program managers are experts at navigating complex supply chains and coordinating across engineering, production, and logistics teams. The result? Projects that launch on time, with fewer surprises along the way.
Ready to Reduce Production Time? Partner with Ferriot
With the pressure to stay competitive rising, OEMs can’t afford production delays. The most effective way to reduce time to market is by planning smart from the start. With early engineering collaboration, efficient tooling strategies, vertically integrated services, and dedicated program management, Ferriot helps OEMs compress timelines without compromising quality.
Our full-service injection molding approach is designed to streamline every phase of production, from concept to final assembly, so your product gets to market faster, with fewer risks along the way.
Need to speed up production without sacrificing quality? Ferriot is here to help you reduce production time and launch with confidence. Let’s talk.
