11/03/2026
Automation can improve speed, consistency and traceability—but more automation doesn’t always mean a better manufacturing fit.
High-volume production may benefit from automated assembly and inspection, while prototypes and specialized products often still require skilled technicians.
OEMs should ask:
• Which processes are automated?
• How are small production runs inspected?
• What quality and traceability records are provided?
The right approach balances technology, people and processes around the product’s needs.
Learn what OEMs should know—and ask—in 2026:
https://kingstec.com/how-ai-and-automation-are-changing-contract-manufacturing-what-oems-should-know-and-ask-in-2026/