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We partner with funded hardware startups and scaling companies to bridge the high-risk gap between a working bench prototype and factory floor reliability. Navigating DFM, contract manufacturers, and pilot builds.

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Core Capabilities

How We Guide Your Production Journey

Hover across our core engineering gates below to explore how we transition physical products from prototype to mass production.

PHASE 01
DFM & Component Sourcing Audit
Thorough review of schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical CAD, and BOM to catch tolerance stackups, single-source component risks, and assembly traps before release.
PHASE 02
Contract Manufacturer Selection
Evaluating and selecting the right contract manufacturer for your batch size, negotiating transparent terms, and setting clear technical acceptance criteria.
PHASE 03
Pilot Build & Production Ramp
Supervising initial pilot assembly runs, deploying automated test jigs, and resolving component failure modes early to maximize first-time yields.
Phase 01 Bare Board PCB Photo
PHASE 01
DFM & Component Sourcing Audit
Thorough review of schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical CAD, and BOM to catch tolerance stackups, single-source component risks, and assembly traps before release.
Phase 02 Pick and Place SMT Machine Photo
PHASE 02
Contract Manufacturer Selection
Evaluating and selecting the right contract manufacturer for your batch size, negotiating transparent terms, and setting clear technical acceptance criteria.
Phase 03 X-Ray Component Quality Inspection Photo
PHASE 03
Pilot Build & Production Ramp
Supervising initial pilot assembly runs, deploying automated test jigs, and resolving component failure modes early to maximize first-time yields.
Scaling Hard Tech

The Gap Between Bench Prototype & Factory Floor

A working bench prototype is a major milestone—but scaling into 1,000 to 10,000 production units requires addressing three critical manufacturing challenges.

Design for Manufacture (DFM)
Bench-assembled prototypes frequently require substantial design adjustments before factory tooling begins. We catch component tolerances, assembly bottlenecks, and single-source component risks early to prevent unbudgeted redesign cycles.
Contract Manufacturer Alignment
Miscommunications between engineering teams and factory project managers lead to unexpected tooling rework, scope creep, and months of delays. We establish clear technical specifications and accountability from day one.
Pilot Build & Production Ramp
Unidentified component failure modes and uncalibrated test fixtures cause high scrap rates during early pilot runs. We build custom test jigs and resolve assembly issues before full-volume manufacturing ramps up.

Engineering Leadership for Scaling Hardware

Léom was established to provide funded hardware companies with senior engineering management expertise to scale physical products successfully without taking on full-time executive overhead.

With years of hands-on technical oversight transitioning complex products from prototype to mass production, we bring proven supply chain sourcing, test automation, and factory management directly to your team.

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions hardware founders ask when preparing for production.

How early should we bring in Léom?
The best time is as soon as you have a functional bench prototype or proof-of-concept. Performing a DFM audit before tooling release saves months of redesign and prevents costly tooling rework.
How do you work with our existing engineering team?
We act as an embedded partner directly alongside your team or existing design consultancy, bringing specialized factory management, test automation, and supplier sourcing experience to augment your internal capacity.
Do you work with overseas or domestic contract manufacturers?
Both. We evaluate contract manufacturers based on your product volume, batch size, regulatory requirements, and budget—whether that means domestic quick-turn assembly or Far East volume production.
How do we get started?
Simply reach out via the form below. We will set up an initial discovery conversation to review your hardware product, target batch size, and timeline.

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Tell us about your hardware product and where you are in your prototype journey.