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AccuAssembly is a software company in North Reading, Massachusetts. The business began 20 years ago with a patent in component verification technology, but in recent years they’ve launched an ambitious new hardware project: an automated storage and retrieval system for electronic manufacturing components. By integrating with ERPs and other software, the system could transform how manufacturers manage small electrical parts.
As a software company moving into hardware development for the first time, AccuAssembly faced a steep learning curve in manufacturing their prototypes. There was no shortage of challenges: Their system was large—almost 17 feet tall—with precise specifications, significant assembly requirements, and the potential for extensive design modifications.
AccuAssembly needed a comprehensive metal manufacturing company as a partner, one with expertise in both precision machining and sheet metal fabrication, as well as the flexibility to collaborate closely with a small company on a new, evolving product.
All Metals Fabricating stepped up to the challenge, offering comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise.
“A lot of shops our size might have said no and suggested a prototype shop instead,” said Lance Thrailkill, CEO of All Metals Fabricating. “But we saw their vision. We believed in the company and the product."
The successful collaboration was built on several key factors:
Extensive Manufacturing Capabilities: AccuAssembly needed heavy-duty sheet metal fab, as well as light-duty fabrication and CNC machining. All Metals was able to handle not only the entirety of AccuAssembly’s heavy-duty fabrication and machining needs but also supported light-duty metal fabrication and assembly as well. By consolidating so much of their manufacturing with a single partner, they significantly simplified their project.
Comprehensive Engineering Support: As design for manufacturing experts, All Metals offered some early suggestions on design, helping AccuAssembly to improve the machine’s cost-effectiveness. And they’ve continued to help with process improvements at every stage of the project.
"We were always taking the long-term view of their project and trying to simplify their process,” said Lance. “For instance, we asked them: can we do subassembly here so that you can ship that to your customer and save everyone time?”
Adaptable, Flexible Partnership: In prototype development, change is constant and flexibility is critical. All Metals has adapted their process to accommodate AccuAssembly’s needs, from providing ample floor space for assembly to implementing design changes with minimal paperwork.
The partnership has now produced six units—three prototypes and three production-quality machines. Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with users reporting minimal servicing needs, which AccuAssembly CEO Michael Kou notes is an impressive achievement for early-stage equipment. He attributes this in part to the precision fabrication efforts of All Metals, saying “The workmanship is good, there’s no doubt about it.”
As AccuAssembly transitions from prototype to production, they plan to continue their partnership with All Metals, focusing on streamlining the manufacturing process and expanding assembly operations at All Metals' Texas facility. In general, Kou said he has been very happy with his experience with All Metals.
“You can always look at whether a customer returns to see how a business is doing. If customers don’t come back, you’ve got a problem,” Kou said. “We’ve decided: We’ll be going back to All Metals as we move into production.”
Our versatility is one of our greatest strengths at All Metals. We can help any project with our diverse capabilities like laser welding services or tube laser cutting. Whatever you need, we’re always ready to make miracles happen.
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