High quality and technological expertise come at a cost. For cost-driven electronics assemblies in higher volumes, high labor and manufacturing costs in DACH, the Benelux countries and France can become a competitive disadvantage. At the same time, relocation is not necessarily the right solution for every product.
This Service Brief explains how EMS Strategy Group evaluates manufacturing options in Europe, China and India, identifies suitable EMS partners and connects manufacturing strategy with market development in Brazil and Latin America.
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From Idea to Series Production – for Hardware Start-ups | September 2026
The transition from a working prototype to stable series production presents particular challenges for hardware start-ups. The right EMS partner must fit the product, technology, production volume and planned growth. At the same time, component availability, the supply chain, manufacturing processes and future scalability need to be considered at an early stage.
This Service Brief highlights typical challenges on the way to series production and shows how EMS Strategy Group provides practical support to hardware start-ups.
Manufacturing and Sales in Brazil | Oktober 1, 2026
Establishing manufacturing and sales in Brazil presents European hardware companies with particular challenges. Business culture, import regulations, customs costs, the selection of suitable EMS partners and the development of a functioning sales structure all need to be considered together from the outset.
This Service Brief outlines typical challenges when entering the Brazilian market and how EMS Strategy Group practically supports companies in establishing an appropriate manufacturing and sales structure.