EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Hardware Startups Use Ultrasonic Welding to Beat Assembly Costs
from Hardware Startups with Fexingo: Devices, Robotics, and Manufacturing Tech Companies · host Fexingo
Episode 40 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into ultrasonic welding, a technique that uses high-frequency vibrations to join plastics without glue or fasteners. Lucas and Luna explore how a startup building medical devices cut assembly time by 70% and saved $0.12 per unit by switching from screws to ultrasonic welds. They also discuss the upfront cost of equipment, the trade-offs with rework, and why this method is gaining traction among small hardware teams looking to scale production. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free, with a nod to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #UltrasonicWelding #HardwareStartups #AssemblyCosts #MedicalDevices #PlasticJoining #ManufacturingTech #RapidPrototyping #CostReduction #DesignForManufacturing #Hardware #Startup #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #LucasAndLuna #DFM Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 40 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into ultrasonic welding, a technique that uses high-frequency vibrations to join plastics without glue or fasteners. Lucas and Luna explore how a startup building medical devices cut assembly time by 70% and saved $0.12 per unit by switching from screws to ultrasonic welds. They also discuss the upfront cost of equipment, the trade-offs with rework, and why this method is gaining traction among small hardware teams looking to scale production. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free, with a nod to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #UltrasonicWelding #HardwareStartups #AssemblyCosts #MedicalDevices #PlasticJoining #ManufacturingTech #RapidPrototyping #CostReduction #DesignForManufacturing #Hardware #Startup #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #LucasAndLuna #DFM Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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