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Working with a Trusted Independent Distributor: Why It Matters in Modern Manufacturing
Working with a Trusted Independent Distributor: Why It Matters in Modern Manufacturing In today’s manufacturing environment, success depends on more than strong engineering and reliable production processes. It also depends
Paragon Manufacturing Corp. to Exhibit at SpaceCom
Paragon Manufacturing Corp. is Exhibit at SpaceCom 2026 Paragon Manufacturing Corp. is proud to announce our participation in SpaceCom 2026, one of the leading conferences bringing together innovators, manufacturers, and
Turning In-House Overload Into Profitable Partnership
Turning In-House Overload into Profitable Partnership A manufacturer had long prided itself on being self-sufficient. Every aspect of production, from fabrication to assembly, was handled in-house. While this approach gave them
Correcting 20 Years of Manufacturing Inefficiency
Correcting 20 Years of Manufacturing Inefficiency A manufacturer had been building and selling the same product for over 20 years, confident in their process and the consistency of their results. The
Celebrating Women Who Move Humanity Forward: Paragon Sponsors Sally’s Night 2025
Celebrating Women Who Move Humanity Forward: Paragon Sponsors Sally’s Night 2025 On November 13, Paragon Manufacturing proudly sponsored Sally’s Night. We Celebrated the Women Leaders of Space, an inspiring gathering
The Top 5 Mistakes Driving Up Manufacturing Cost
The Top 5 Mistakes Driving Up Manufacturing Cost In manufacturing, even small oversights can snowball into major expenses. From rework and material waste to missed deadlines and lost customer trust.
Regulatory Readiness in Commercial Expansion
Regulatory Readiness in Commercial Expansion A consumer electronics company known for producing toy-grade drones sought to scale their success into the commercial sector. Their goal was to develop a larger,
When Cutting Edge Technology Meets Opportunity
When Cutting Edge Technology Meets Opportunity When cutting edge technology meets opportunity Paragon Manufacturing works with a lot of good companies that produce a lot of great products. When one
Won’t somebody think about the wires?
Won’t somebody think about the wires? The route the wires need to follow gets overlooked. Here’s how we fix the problem. A manufacturer, who has been in business for decades
New Laser Wire Stripper Capabilities
New Laser Wire Stripper Capabilities New Laser Wire Stripper Capabilities Hey – all you aeronautics, medical, and precision harness folks! Have we got something for you. This new Schleuniger Mercury-4 Laser
Paragon Mfg Corp Acquires New Laser Wire Stripper!
Paragon Mfg Corp Acquires New Laser Wire Stripper! Let’s get straight to the point: Paragon now has Cable and Wire Laser-Stripping capabilities! Paragon has made a bold and essential move
How we can help!
How we can help! When problems arrive at your doorstep, it’s great to have reliable assistance to help solve them. In business, it is an absolute necessity. Who can you
Bringing Future Technology Today
Bringing Future Technology Today It has been said that ‘the times they are a changin’’, but actually that couldn’t be more true. Not only are the effects of the pandemic forcing
RoHS3, REACH, and Compliance Documentation
RoHS3, REACH, and Compliance Documentation As we move into an era where sustainability and environmental awareness are key elements to doing business around the world, we are often asked about
Going Green- Are you serious or is it just a marketing strategy???
Going Green- Are you serious or is it just a marketing strategy??? If going green is just a marketing slogan then this article isn’t for you. If you’re serious, then
Simplicity and Complexity
Simplicity and Complexity As many of you may know, we see some of the most interesting devices,testing equipment, AI bots, labeling tools and just cool gadgets you’ve ever seen. Still,
Connecting the Dots
Connecting the Dots As we all have discovered – customers come in all shapes and sizes and have different and various needs. They range from simple wire assemblies to multiple
Always Moving Forward
Always Moving Forward A long time customer of ours, for whom we have been making a turn-key box build for a number of years, asked for our engineering help for
What More Have We Learned?
What More Have We Learned? What do you look for in a contract manufacturer? Obviously you look for a company with the capabilities you need to fit your product.
Yes, we can!
Yes, we can! We ask for challenges….and sometimes we really get them. When a customer comes to us to utilize our unique ‘design to production’ capabilities, we get revved up.
Multi-Project, Multi Task, Multi-Success
Multi-Project, Multi Task, Multi-Success As we all know, projects can come at any time and at any volume. So when we received three turn key box build challenges at once,
Medical Device Box Build
Medical Device Box Build Many times, a company has a dream that requires a long journey and following strict guidelines to make it a reality. Recently, we helped a medical
A Terrific Box Build
A Terrific Box Build Having a customer present a fantastic opportunity is just so rewarding. A box build is a job that we enjoy because we don’t just get to
So What Have We Learned?
So What Have We Learned? The need for reliable cable and wire harness assembly is clear. When you have your project up and running and need the cabling to complete
Charge!
Charge! Working with a variety of customers is great and the wide variety of projects that we get to be involved with is fascinating. One of our customers runs an
Aerospace Supplier Keeps Rolling
Aerospace Supplier Keeps Rolling As the effects of COVID-19 kept workers away from their aerospace jobs and projects sat idle, some of the suppliers of these giant companies looked for
Quick Response, Quick Results
Quick Response, Quick Results The nature of timelines in supplying necessary assemblies for medical device is inherently abrupt. When approvals and certifications come through for these devices, these companies need
Alternate Source Supplier Produces 7,000 Assemblies in 14 Days
Alternate Source Supplier Produces 7,000 Assemblies in 14 Days Due to the early effects of the Coronavirus, we had a customer whose regular supply chain had been disrupted. They were
Mystery Solved
Mystery Solved A customer came to Paragon with a switch plate assembly consisting of several custom, lighted switches wired together and terminating into a 12 position plug. The LEDs which
The world’s smallest LED will be 3 atoms thick!
The world’s smallest LED will be 3 atoms thick! LEDs have come a long ways. From the early 70s when a bulky LED watch cost thousands of dollars to LG’s
Paragon Eliminates Failure Rate
Paragon Eliminates Failure Rate Several years ago a potential customer contacted Paragon regarding a large wire harness that was responsible for $15K to $20K per month due to the component’s
Dupont Encapsulation Guide
Dupont Encapsulation Guide Introduction Electrical coils and components have for some time been encapsulated or potted with thermosets for protection from operating environments and to provide electrical insulation and thermal
