SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Companies across the globe, and especially in the U.S., are beginning to reconsider the geographic footprint of their manufacturing operations. Geopolitical factors, transportation costs, and narrowing of the labor cost divide make localization more advantageous than in the past. The trend is even...

While ubiquitous and advancing forms of high-speed connectivity devices have affected almost all aspects of everyday lives, highly advanced and highly available Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are becoming just as universal across the frontlines of security and defense. In addition to their use by...

The COVID-19 pandemic and many other geopolitical and economic factors have created a volatile supply chain that is significantly disrupting materials and component lead times. In addressing this challenge, Benchmark has seen a significant increase in demand for combined supply chain and design...

As medical device companies set their sights on staying competitive in a post-COVID world, developing connected devices stands out as a leading strategy. A recent Deloitte Insights survey identified technological advances as a top challenge, even when compared to regulatory activity and changing...

Radical, seemingly ripped out of Star Trek medical devices continue to be released faster than ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing venture capital (VC) investment in the health sector. With this acceleration, a new dominant medical device original equipment manufacturer (OEM) structure...

The more software technology like artificial intelligence extends the boundaries of what's possible, the more Benchmark finds software-focused companies choosing to join with design and manufacturing partners. As hardware and software capabilities more tightly-converge (think self-driving vehicles,...

One of the most significant challenges in today's technology industry is the global chip shortage. As the digital revolution charges forward, nearly all electronic system OEMs compete for the integrated circuit supply as they incorporate smart technologies into their products. Semiconductor...

Benchmark has partnered with aerospace and defense providers for more than thirty years, offering engineering, manufacturing, and technology solutions that meet end-users stringent requirements for reliable advanced technology. To do this, we've developed strict processes for quality control and ...

Is the 5G connected battlespace close to becoming a reality? How will technology work in the harsh environments of war? Read what Benchmark’s Jim Luecke, director of design engineering for the Advanced Technology Group, has to say in his article for Military Embedded Systems titled, Safely...

Bandwidth is everything, at least for Fifth Generation (5G) cellular wireless networks. With each generation of cellular wireless networks, the number of users and their applications and devices has grown steadily, requiring more bandwidth for more communications. To meet this increased demand for...

Almelo is a municipality in the eastern Netherlands and home to Benchmark’s hub in Western Europe. Benchmark’s Almelo site hosts our European Design Center of Innovation, which carries a proven track record of developing high-quality engineering and manufacturing services and solutions. Our Almelo...

Benchmark was excited to exhibit at MD&M West 2021, August 10-12, 2021, in Anaheim, California, our first in-person event since the onset of the pandemic. Cobranded with four other leading conferences in the manufacturing and engineering space, the “Design. Engineer. Build” conference theme...