Beyond Assembly: How Contec's Knockdown Series Delivers True American Manufacturing Excellence

Esteban Osorio
2025-09-04T16:07:34-04:00

Discover how Contec's new Knockdown Series delivers American manufacturing excellence with faster delivery, cost savings, and unmatched customization for mission-critical applications.

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In an era of supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, the phrase "build in the USA" has evolved from marketing tagline to strategic imperative. But at Contec Americas, our new Knockdown Series represents something deeper—a comprehensive approach to American manufacturing that delivers speed, quality, and customization without compromise.

Introducing the Knockdown Series: Smart Manufacturing for Smart Companies

The Contec Knockdown Series isn't just about final assembly on American soil. It's about leveraging our 50 years of engineering expertise and Melbourne, Florida manufacturing capabilities to deliver industrial computing solutions that meet the demanding requirements of today's OEMs, system integrators, and technology companies.

Our knockdown approach combines the best of both worlds: globally-sourced, premium components assembled with American precision, quality control, and engineering oversight. The result? Industrial-grade servers, embedded systems, and computing platforms that deliver faster time-to-market, cost efficiency, and unmatched customization capabilities.

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The Complete Knockdown Portfolio

High-Performance Servers:

SRV-2UN100D: 2U rackmount server with Intel 5th Gen Dual XEON processors (Sapphire Rapids), supporting up to 10 hot-swappable drives

SRV-2UA100D: 2U edge server powered by AMD 4th Gen EPYC processors (Genoa) with three storage form factors

Industrial Computing Solutions:

BX-220: ThinManager-ready thin client optimized for industrial environments

BX-U310: Ultra-small fanless embedded PC with Atom x6413E processor for space-constrained applications

Versatile Workstations:

VPC-US-1710 Series: uATX workstations available in Intel 13th Gen i3, i5, i7, and i9 configurations

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Four Strategic Advantages of American Assembly

1. Accelerated Delivery Times

When components arrive at our Melbourne facility, our experienced assembly teams can have your custom configurations ready in days, not months. No more waiting for overseas production slots or dealing with extended shipping times from Asia. Our knockdown approach typically reduces lead times by 60-80% compared to traditional overseas manufacturing.

2. Cost-Effective Customization

Traditional custom manufacturing often requires expensive tooling changes and high minimum order quantities. Our knockdown model allows for economical customization—from BIOS modifications to I/O configurations to specialized mounting options—without the overhead of traditional custom manufacturing. You get exactly what you need, when you need it.

3. Quality You Can Trust

Every Contec knockdown system undergoes rigorous testing in our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified facility. Our American assembly teams follow strict quality protocols, ensuring each system meets the reliability standards that have made Contec a trusted partner for industry leaders like Intuitive Surgical, Roche, and L3Harris.

4. Engineering Support When You Need It

With engineering, assembly, and support all located in Melbourne, Florida, you're never more than a phone call away from the team that built your system. Need a modification? Have a technical question? Want to discuss a future project? You'll speak directly with the engineers and technicians who understand your system inside and out.

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Supply Chain Resilience in an Uncertain World

The past few years have taught us that diversified supply chains aren't just smart business—they're essential for continuity. Contec's knockdown approach provides natural supply chain resilience:

Reduced dependency on single-source overseas manufacturers

Strategic inventory management of critical components in our Florida facility

Flexible sourcing options leveraging our global supplier network while maintaining American assembly

Rapid response capability to supply chain disruptions or changing requirements

As Contec CEO recently noted, "The question isn't whether to innovate, but how to do it reliably." Our knockdown series provides that reliability through American manufacturing excellence.

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Beyond Manufacturing: A True Partnership Approach

What sets Contec's knockdown series apart isn't just where we assemble—it's how we partner with you throughout the entire lifecycle. Our approach includes:

Design Collaboration: Our 30% R&D workforce works with your team to optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.

Lifecycle Management: With product lifecycles extending up to 10 years, we manage component sourcing and obsolescence planning to protect your long-term investments.

Planned Technology Control™: Our proprietary lifecycle management system provides 90- and 180-day advanced notifications of component changes, ensuring seamless transitions.

Post-Production Support: From maintenance and repair to system upgrades, our American-based team supports your deployed systems for their entire operational life.

When American Manufacturing Makes the Difference

For companies operating in healthcare, defense, industrial automation, and other mission-critical sectors, the knockdown series offers something that overseas manufacturing simply cannot: accountability, accessibility, and reliability when it matters most.

Whether you're developing the next generation of medical devices, building industrial automation systems, or deploying edge computing infrastructure, Contec's knockdown series provides the speed and flexibility of local assembly with the quality and support that comes from five decades of engineering excellence.

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Ready to Experience the Knockdown Advantage?

The supply chain landscape has fundamentally changed, and successful companies are adapting their sourcing strategies accordingly. Contec's knockdown series isn't just about where we assemble—it's about delivering the speed, quality, and partnership that your business demands.

Discover how the Contec knockdown series can accelerate your next project:

Faster delivery times that match your development cycles

Cost-effective customization for your exact specifications

American quality and support throughout the product lifecycle

Supply chain resilience for long-term business continuity

Contact our team today to learn how the knockdown series can provide the competitive advantage your business needs. Because in today's market, it's not just about having the right technology—it's about having the right manufacturing partner.

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Phone: (888) 285-0172

Email: sales@us.contec.com