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DIY Kitting is often seen as the most cost-effective option by manufacturers, they assume that handling kitting in house will be cheaper, however, many of the true costs remain hidden until production starts and operations begin to scale. Here are some of the most common hidden costs that manufacturers don’t consider.  

Don't get caught out by extended lead times for your HMI components!

When people think about quality in PCB assembly, they often picture final inspection or functional testing. In reality, quality is the result of an entire system working together. From PCB design and component sourcing to assembly processes, inspection, testing, and continuous improvement, every stage contributes to the reliability of the final product. True manufacturing excellence comes not from finding defects at the end, but from building quality into every step of the journey. 

We had a brilliant time at the Engineering Design Show 2026! Once again Diamond Electronics joined Diamond HMI to highlight our collaborative approach and our ability to provide complete supply chain solutions to our customers from bespoke kitting and component sourcing to full assembly, box build and custom HMI solutions.

Growing a business should be an exciting period but can often be stressful and chaotic. Having to hire additional staff quickly, can lead to disjointed supply chains, patchy quality and ruining of your hard earned reputation. But what if there was an easier way? 

Electronic component kitting plays important role in maintaining both IPC and RoHS compliance, as it creates a controlled, traceable process for managing components before they reach production.

Whether you need help securing electronic components, power products, HMI etc, streamlining your supply chain, or taking a product from build to final assembly, come and talk to our expert team and find out how we can support your next project. We look forward to seeing you!

Fragmented assembly occurs when the assembly of PCB’s occurs through multiple unconnected partners. While it can carry flexibility and cost advantages this carries hidden risks beyond those seen in delays to manufacturing. 

One of the biggest headaches which can plague OEM’s is scaling production when required. Flexibility can be hard to come by if there is a sudden increase in demand, and production can struggle to keep up. Component leadtimes can go out, as stocking of parts is based on forecasted demands.  Kitting provides a solution to these production problems.