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engineering services

Why should I outsource some of my engineering projects?

There are many financial and technical benefits to outsourcing. The financial benefits come from paying only for services performed when they are needed. It can be considered a Just-In-Time resource, that's utilized only when it is needed most. The year-round, long-term costs associated with direct employees such as salary, benefits, hardware and software costs, and administrative overhead may be reduced through the use of consultants. Other financial benefits may be gained by getting your product to market faster by using consultants when internal staffing is committed elsewhere.

There are technical benefits from using a consulting company. A good consulting company will be focused on staffing the best people, and keeping them highly trained and certified in the right skills needed by the customer. Typically, consultants will bring knowledge of other industries and technologies that the customer may not have internally.

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What sets Widget Works apart from other consulting companies?

We believe there are many things that set Widget Works apart from other consulting firms. We strive to provide real value to our customers, establish long-term relationships built on integrity and mutual trust, be at the leading edge technically, and provide a unique and positive benefit to each of our customer's needs.

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product design

What design software does Widget Works use?

Widget Works’ staff of engineers and designers are skilled in many engineering software packages. These include Pro/Engineer, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks and others. We own all of these software packages, and are able to match the software revision and configuration of our customers. We are highly certified and trained in the use of these software packages.

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How will Widget Works be able to work on my project if you don't have an office in my area?

Depending on the type of project, we are able to provide services in a variety of ways. We may begin by having one of our engineers work at your site to gather information. Using the latest technology tools, we may then be able to work on the project with our team of engineers at one of our offices. If needed, our team will travel to your site for extended periods of time to make sure the project is completed and implemented to your satisfaction.

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manufacturing assistance

How is Widget Works able to help with manufacturing needs?

We work with every stage of product development, from concept to production. Our manufacturing assistance includes building first prototypes, designing tooling and fixtures, integrating robotic cells, building automated control systems, finding suppliers, and many other services.

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other services

What other engineering or technology services does Widget Works offer?

We strive to meet any engineering need from concept to production. We offer custom training on a number of engineering topics, we provide digital imaging of your engineering prints, and a variety of other services. If you don't see something you're looking for on our web site, please call or email us and we'll be glad to answer your questions!

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