SETTING THE BENCHMARK

To meet today’s climate goals, high power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations require balancing safety at high voltage, reliability in all weather conditions, and energy efficiency. For this reason, several companies are re-engineering the idea of EV chargers and how they fit into our current...

As a contract manufacturer working on some of the most complex and/or critical technology in the world, Benchmark is always honored to receive an award from our customers for excellence in helping meet the demands of the marketplace. On that note, we were very proud to be named the 2022 Supply and...

The Benchmark Site Profile is an ongoing blog feature highlighting the manufacturing and engineering teams located around the world. This blog features the precision machining team from Concord, CA.Site Profile – Benchmark Concord - Precision Technologies TeamAs with almost all of 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...

Light detection and ranging (lidar) technology is a remote sensing feature most notably used in newer model cars that is also employed to safely guide robots and autonomous vehicles on manufacturing floors and warehouses. Lidar has been used for over 20 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

It's no secret that companies that manufacture or source electronic products in the United States stand to gain tremendously from increased public spending by the federal government. From national defense to national security and transportation to telecommunications, the U.S. government is poised...

Meeting the growing demand for innovation in complex industrial

The industrial market continues to increase in complexity driving OEMs' needs to reduce cost, add value/features, improve sustainability, and de-risk business. Key factors to accomplish this are automation & robotics, connectivity, and

Have you considered geographic footprint in your engineering and outsourcing manufacturing strategy?

While evaluating outside vendors to engineer or manufacture a product, one of the most obvious needs to be considered is whether they have the capabilities required to build it. This can include ...

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,...

Industrial equipment manufacturers are grappling with staying competitive in today's Internet of Things (IoT) connected environment. New service-based business models are becoming the norm, and companies without IoT-connected devices will be left behind. In a recent article, McKinsey & Company...

As the demand for advanced lidar technology grows across a broad range of industrial markets, AEye announces it has selected Benchmark to manufacture the optical module for its next-gen adaptive lidar sensors. AEye's modular system design and software programmability uniquely enable the company to...

Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing are all the rage these days and for a good reason. Robotic and autonomous technology greatly enhance reliability, quality control, and cost savings, and more data means better insights on facility health and efficiency. One of the most critical factors in...