Bangkok--Dec 6--PR One Network
NASDA invests BHT 50 million to open a PC/Notebook OEM production factory first time in Thailand.NASDA also launches “3 month FREE production” campaign to boost confidence among prospects and to test its cost efficiency that can help diminish brand owner cost up to 33%. Annual production capacity is expected at 500,000 units.
Mr.Thanapath Chian, NASDA Technology Co., Ltd. Managing Director, discloses that the PC/ Notebook OEM manufacturing plant has already begun its production line since October 2005. He further adds that the IT industry trend is so clear that its growth and potential has been continuously and tremendously expanding. A need for proper and careful management in all aspects of production has prompted NASDA to come up with a PC/Notebook production research to correspond with the production and assembly requirements of PC and notebooks. An investment of BHT 50 million has been set aside to set up a factory on Sri Nakarin road on an area of 3,000 square meter. During the first year of operation, which will begin in December 2005, NASDA will represent local and international PC/Notebook brands. Next three mounts will be the free test run production.
“ We aim to become a PC expert producer and to respond to demand of PC business traders that are continuously increasing around the globe. It is for the first time that brand owners decide to mange from production, assembly, marketing and sales, and logistics. Former business model has put the brand owners to face with high cost production. NASDA positions itself as OEM producer who will take care of production, stock replenishment and supply chain management. This trends has been proven to reduce ongoing costs up to 33%. Brand owners will then shift their focus onto sale and marketing functions.
Mr.Thanapath also mentions that after its official production has started in October 2005, NASDA has already produced more than 5,000 PC/ notebook units and by the end of 2006, its production should reach 75,000 units in total. During this three months beginning December 2005, NASDA will produce PC for free to local and international brands so that interested parties can witness and test NASDA efficiency. NASDA also plans to stage a seminar for computer vendors to allow an opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge about PC/notebook production technology in the Borderless IT world.
Mr.Yordyeim Pramotepipop, Factory Manager, NASDA Technology Co.,Ltd. has introduced 9 production step at NASDA Plant as follows:
1.Raw Material Handling. IQC (Incoming Quality Control) will randomly check each part and components. If no rejection is found, Process Will continue.
2.Sub Assembly. High speed and high efficiency hard disk is processed with bar code printing and case cover detachment.
3.Assembly Line. This process involves bundling together of hard disk, CPU, RAM, Modem, M/B, VGA Card, wiring, pairing and CD-ROM. This assembly line is automatically controlled by high-capacity machinery.
4.Inspection. Initial accessory location testing to spot any discrepancy of each part and component.
5.First Test. This is flash bios to affix logo of the brand as well as date and time of first computer turn-on.
6.Burn-In-Test. At room temperature of 30 to 40 degree Celsius, 640 units can be processed.
7.Safety Test. This primarily deals with electricity leakage, hi-pot and grounding of assembled parts and components.
8.Final Test. This process deals with accessory testing including mouse, key board, speaker, port and windows activation.
9.Packing. This will involve a random test of vibration, bump and crash that might happen during transportation. This will also involve unit count before delivery to clients.
NASDA capacity can reach 500,000 unit production per year with this initial investment.
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http://www.nasda.co.th
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