INHECO OEM
Introduction
Besides developping and producing our own standard thermoelectric heating & cooling units, INHECO also has a strong OEM product range, covering liquid chillers, thermocyclers, shakers and many more. INHECO products are CE, UL and if required IVD / FDA compliant.
OEM Product Groups
- 3D CAD model of Incubator Shaker
Currently, INHECO focusses on the following product groups, mainly in the areas of LabAutomation and medical technology:
- Liquid chillers based on peltier technology
- Air conditioner Peltier driven
- Air cooled Peltier systems for maintaining probe temperature
- Water cooled Peltier systems
- Rapid temperature cycling systems
- Thermoshakers
- Automated temperature control systems
OEM Development Process
The INHECO development process of OEM products is ISO 9001:2008 based, with experience in developing of IVD/FDA compliant products.
INHECO has a variety of R&D capabilities and development tools that support and enhance the development/development process of new products:
- Development of thermal management concepts
- Analytical calculations, software simulation, 3D CAD
- Development of electronic hardware, soft- and firmware
- Prototyping (feasibility, functional and pre-series samples)
- Experiments and tests (performance, life time and safety)
- Risk analysis and risk management
- Integration of strategic suppliers for critical components
- Documentation (R&D project documentation, product documentation)
- Product transfer from R&D to series production
- Verification and validation (PLV, verification and validation of tools and tests)
- CFD model of Incubator Shaker
Development Tools
- 3-D design software (Solid Works)
- Thermal, fluid dynamical and mechanical simulation (Flowtherm, Cosmos Works)
- Test rigs
- Climate chamber tools
- Infrared camera
OEM Production
Besides the development services, INHECO offers also series production of devices, especially in low/mid volume areas. The production standards of INHECO include:
- Skilled manufacturing personnel for electronic and mechanical production
- Semi-automated assembly tools
- Route cards for every product
- Assembly instructions for every product
- Calibrated production tools
- ESD controlled environment
- Continuous training and skill improvement
Quality Control
The ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management of INHECO guarantees a constant quality of manufactured products. This is assured through
- Inspection of incoming goods
- Inspection during production/assembly process
- Burn-in tests for specific OEM products
- Calibration and adjustments
- 100% Thermal end test (automated and semi-automated)
- Life time tests
- Development of test tools (measurement heads, laser rpm counters, etc)
- QC analysis and documentation (QC database, test reports etc)
- QC Audits for key suppliers
- Continuous improvement processes
- Safety & transport tests
Logistics
The logistic capabilities of INHECO include:
- Tailor made logistics (e.g. packaging, transport, customs, custom labelling)
- Serial number tracking
- ERP based logistics, supporting various inventory control methods
- Frame contracts, safety stocks, JIT etc.