Trade Show Spotlight: D2P Uncasville, CT
The experts at Mars International are honored to be exhibiting at this year’s Design-2-Part Show in Uncasville, Connecticut, at the Mohegan Sun Exposition Center. The show takes place today, April 20 and 21, 2022. Read on to learn about what to expect from this year’s show, and why you should attend! Experts All Over the […]
Trade Show Spotlight: D2P March 2022
Design-2-Part (D2P) is back with another southeast trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. The event includes representation from over 300 service categories, and a number of new technologies being unveiled! America’s Most Reliable Manufacturers Gather Once Again Mars International joins hundreds of other leading American suppliers in Atlanta, GA, to exhibit the […]
Trade Show Spotlight: CES 2022
For those who are working in the tech industry and seeking ways to improve their companies, the CES trade show is an excellent option, which takes place in Las Vegas from Wednesday, January 5, through Saturday, January 8, 2022. With that in mind, here is an overview of the upcoming CES event and why all […]
How to Select a Contract Manufacturer That Can Help Your Company
Selecting the right contract manufacturer for your company is a daunting process. Making the wrong choice can create production delays, cost tens of thousands of dollars, and may cause you to have to switch contractors, which is a costly and time-consuming process. The right contract manufacturer will deliver a long-lasting partnership allowing your business to […]
OTA Updates on IoT Devices
How are over-the-air (OTA) programming updates handled for IoT devices? The updates have to be secure, up-to-date and downloaded in an efficient and timely manner. Mars International uses the cloud-based Ciqada platform to ensure safe, timely updates on all IoT-based devices. Ciqada is Mars’ fully integrated internet of things solution. Ciqada provides device management abilities, end-to-end security, cloud management, […]
The Benefits of Moving Production from China to a Low-Cost Production Location
The decision of where to manufacture is extremely complex, with the consideration of U.S. tariffs on goods produced in China and the Covid-19 pandemic this year, companies have increasingly evaluated their supply chains to minimize risk. In this deliberation, many have shifted their production from China to lower-cost locations, such as Thailand, India, and the […]
5 Industries That Use Embedded Design
Embedded design has gained quite a bit of popularity in recent years. Given the creation and widespread use of the IoT, and other related technologies, many industries are beginning to use an embedded design system due to its functionality and convenience. We are now in an age in which more organizations are realizing the usefulness […]
Mars’ Ability to Design and Manufacture Healthcare Products
Mars International specializes in manufacturing partnerships, focusing on time-to-market, reduced cost, and high-quality production and design of products. Founded in 1964 as an electrical components supplier, Mars grew and evolved, pioneering global offshore manufacturing and a dynamic ability to design products ready for mass production. The company’s approach to mass-produced products has made it a perfect […]
Top 10 Mistakes When Writing Product Requirements: Part 2
In product development, you want to do everything in your power to ensure success. You can give yourself an advantage by writing a comprehensive product specification (spec). This document serves as the heart of your product and provides invaluable information to your development and manufacturing team. However, many times people fail to adequately prepare this […]
Top 10 Mistakes When Writing Product Requirements: Part 1
An ideal product specification (spec) requires careful deliberation and can determine your product’s success. A spec is the heart of your project where all necessary information for your team accumulates. It’s easy to think you can address a problem later, but the better prepared you are initially, the smoother the process from inception to manufacturing […]
