By Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design In a competitive business landscape, the reluctance of new customers to disclose their cost targets is an understandable instinct. When we have insight into these cost goals, however, it opens a wide […]
Alex Ko will leverage his deep technical and leadership experience with his unique perspective as a former customer to find the best solution for customer automation customers. We are pleased to have Alex Ko join the Owens Design team as Technical Advisor. […]
By Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design In this article, I share insights gained from years in the manufacturing industry, particularly the critical transition from prototype development to full-scale production. This journey is both exciting and challenging, and understanding […]
Written by: Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design In custom equipment design and manufacturing, precision and coordination are paramount. The development of schedules with key milestones and the management of critical paths are not just part of a to-do […]
Written by: Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design Company processes are the backbone of organizational success. Having navigated the complex terrain of the capital equipment sector, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact of well-crafted processes. They might seem […]
By: Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design Companies looking to outsource equipment manufacturing typically focus either on contract manufacturers or full design and manufacturing services. However, there is a better way to serve customers who fall between these categories. […]
Written by: Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design In the ever-evolving terrain of capital equipment projects, the blueprint for success rarely comes in straight lines. Navigating this labyrinth requires more than conventional project management. It demands a senior executive’s […]
Learn the latest in custom automation design and build services for OEMs and manufacturers needing complex factory automation – including laser process automation. As the pace of manufacturing automation continues to accelerate, keeping up with the latest developments can be both exhausting […]
Written by: Lori Runyan, VP of Program Management at Owens Design In the fast-paced business world, it’s easy to prioritize streamlined processes and criteria fit, while inadvertently shortchanging customer-centricity. As a leader in the engineering sector, I have witnessed how the relentless […]
The success of custom OEM equipment design and factory automation projects depend as much on planning and strategy as it does execution. The Phase 1 from Owens Design is a process for optimizing trade-offs, identifying critical dependencies, finding requirement gaps, and developing […]