Case Study: Harris Corporation speeds circuit board testing and cuts costs with Protolabs insert moulding

Harris Corporation cuts test fixture labor by 2+ days with Protolabs

Harris Corporation, a government and commercial contractor, faced a labor-intensive and costly challenge when securing circuit boards for vibration testing. The process of manually installing hundreds of small brass inserts into plastic test fixtures was tedious and time-consuming for technicians. The company turned to Protolabs and its rapid insert moulding service to resolve this manufacturing bottleneck.

Protolabs implemented its insert moulding process to have the brass inserts moulded directly into the test fixtures, eliminating the need for manual installation. This solution delivered finished parts within 15 days and resulted in significant labour savings for Harris, eliminating more than two full days of work per project. The net cost savings and efficiency gains were recognized by Harris's own Business Excellence Program.

Harris Corporation