The Role of NPI in an EMS Partnership
NPI bridges design and volume: DFM feedback, line trial, yield ramp and documentation. Skip it and your ramp will be a fire drill.
What NPI covers
Prototype build, process qualification, first-article and pilot run.
Hand-off readiness
Clean BOM, test plan and fixturing make the line trial smooth.
Metrics to watch
First-pass yield, escape rate and ramp curve signal readiness.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
- NPI turns prototypes into producible designs.
- Prepare BOM, test plan and fixtures before trial.
- Track first-pass yield and ramp curve.
