When failure isn’t an option, your product needs to perform in any environment. That’s why companies developing high-stakes products turn to DEM Manufacturing. We help bring products to life, ensuring they meet MIL-STD-810 standards.
In this post, we’ll walk through how DEM prepares products to meet these rigorous demands. From collaborative engineering and rapid prototyping to in-house quality control processes, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we build performance into every step of the process.
At DEM Manufacturing, we specialize in helping companies develop rugged, high-performance products, taking them from concept to full-scale production. Our vertically integrated team works with businesses in critical industries like defense, law enforcement, aerospace, and industrial technology to deliver custom solutions that meet demanding environmental and regulatory standards, including MIL-STD-810.
As a turnkey manufacturer, we offer design, engineering, and manufacturing all under one roof. This gives us complete control over quality and shortens lead times for our customers, providing a faster route to market.
However, in order to achieve this speed without sacrificing quality, we have developed a streamlined system. Gaining a clear understanding of your product and its requirements is the first step.
Before any design work begins, DEM starts with a critical first step: understanding exactly what the product needs to do—and how it needs to do it. This means digging into the functional requirements, environmental use cases, performance expectations, and compliance standards upfront.
We ask detailed questions like:
This discovery phase results in a Product Requirements Document (PRD) that aligns all stakeholders and sets the foundation for smart design decisions. By defining the right criteria early, we avoid wasted time, reduce rework, and ensure the final product is engineered for MIL-STD-810 from the very beginning.
At DEM, we don’t operate in silos—our engineers, designers, and manufacturing experts work as one integrated team. This cross-functional collaboration is what allows us to consistently deliver products that meet MIL-STD-810 performance standards.
Our process starts with CAD modeling and parametric design, where we build detailed digital models that simulate how the product will function under stress. From there, we use in-house 3D printing to quickly prototype parts, evaluate form and fit, and test for durability. Every design is approached with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in mind—ensuring it can be built efficiently, repeatably, and to spec.
Throughout the development process, our engineering team works side-by-side with manufacturing to anticipate production needs, solve technical challenges, and fine-tune workflows. That means fewer delays, faster iteration, and a smoother transition from prototype to production.
At DEM, quality isn’t something we check at the end—it’s built into every phase of our process. From the first prototype to the final production run, we follow strict internal quality control procedures to ensure every product meets its functional, environmental, and performance requirements.
Each product undergoes multiple rounds of inspection and functional testing throughout the build process. For products designed to meet MIL-STD-810, we focus on validating critical aspects such as mechanical durability, water resistance, and shock tolerance—often replicating environmental stresses during internal testing before the product ever reaches a certified lab.
To give our clients confidence in what we deliver, every product we manufacture is backed by a minimum one-year parts and labor guarantee. That’s our way of standing behind our process and your performance requirements.
To support the industries we serve, DEM maintains the following certifications:
These certifications ensure that our engineering, manufacturing, and quality practices are aligned with the strictest industry standards, giving you the confidence to move forward with a partner who builds it right.
If you’re developing a product that needs to meet MIL-STD-810 performance standards—or simply want a partner who understands how to build for the real world—DEM is ready to help.
We bring together expert engineering, in-house prototyping, and precision manufacturing to deliver rugged, high-performance solutions on your timeline. Whether you’re still defining requirements or ready to scale production, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Have questions about how we work? Want to discuss your project? Talk to an expert at DEM and let’s start building.