WE INNOVATE,
ADVANCE, AND PIONEER
ABOUT US
We’re redefining next-generation metal stamping technologies.
We are a global leader in new metal stamping technologies—an R&D-fueled engineering and manufacturing firm that designs, develops, produces, and sells high-quality, critical-to-function, mechanical component solutions for some of the world’s most technologically demanding applications.
IntriPlex’s 35+ years of success have been built on the concept of developing new ways of manufacturing precision metal components, replacing existing manufacturing methods with revolutionary precision forming technology. It is not uncommon for us to increase the manufacturing efficiency of products by a factor of greater than 20x traditional methods.
A BETTER WAY WITH METAL STAMPING TECHNOLOGIES
Innovation runs through our blood. We’re a seasoned engineering company infused with the energy of a startup, pioneering new technology for tomorrow.
Precision components going into modern devices must be more refined, more efficient, less expensive, and held to a higher standard than ever before. Every component must be custom designed for optimal performance, and new metal stamping technologies may need to be developed and utilized to achieve these exacting standards while minimizing costs. With IntriPlex's design and manufacturing expertise, we are driving innovative solutions and meeting performance demands head-on.
Why IntriPlex?
Creating groundbreaking results requires innovative thinking, and to us, this begins with improving the entire conversation surrounding manufacturing. We are here to actively engage with our clients to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of world-class components.
✓ INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
✓ PRECISION MANUFACTURING
✓ GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
✓ REGIONAL SUPPORT
✓ COST COMPETITIVE
OUR STORY
IntriPlex founder Jim McNaughton worked at a reputable metal stamping company in the Midwest and was disappointed when his company turned down an opportunity to figure out how to stamp a swage mount for an IBM hard disk drive. The company was just not willing to invest – the challenge seemed insurmountable. With a focus on solving problems, rather than just acknowledging them, McNaughton left his job, told IBM, “I’ve got this” and started IntriPlex in 1987. McNaughton spent 2 years on applied research, working on a solution to a precision-formed swage mount. Did he do it? Yes. The result: it was cheaper, more consistent, and could be produced in high volume, surpassing all standards that machining technology was capable of.
35+ years later, we are still building on Jim’s legacy, leveraging advanced engineering and materials knowledge, together with our high-volume precision manufacturing expertise, to create unique and enabling component solutions to address our customers’ most complex mechanical challenges. We are the vanguards of precision-forming technology. We were the first component supplier in the industry to implement laser interferometry, SEM, and Statistical Process Control, to ensure the highest quality parts. At IntriPlex, we don’t just design, we invent. We don’t just engineer, we manufacture. As a result, we have developed long-standing, value-added partnerships with leaders in a variety of industries.
IntriPlex produces and ships high-quality precision components in staggeringly large volumes to our customers around the globe. Since our founding, we have shipped over 20 billion units from our manufacturing facilities, an average of 12 million per week for over 35 years. We have factories in the US and Thailand.
IT'S A BIG DIFFERENCE
METAL STAMPING TECHNOLOGIES WITH A STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGE
IntriPlex has engineered the needs of our customers into our business model including the addition of a focused manufacturing center near Bangkok, Thailand. Between the US-based facilities in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, and our Thailand operation, customers can realize many strategic advantages.
- ✓ DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- ✓ PROTOTYPING
- ✓ MANUFACTURING
- ✓ ENGINEERING SUPPORT
- ✓ SALES & MARKETING
- ✓ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- ✓ MANUFACTURING
- ✓ ENGINEERING SUPPORT
- ✓ SALES & MARKETING
- ✓ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
HEADQUARTERED
in California
UNIQUELY INTRIPLEX
WE STRIVE TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SWEET SPOT OF ENGINEERING EXPERTISE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY.
IntriPlex works with clients at various stages in the product development and innovation process. We overcome barriers to make sure client interactions are optimized for maximum returns.
IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION
Whether you are based in the US or Asia, you can expect a shorter lead time for development projects and real-time production support communication. When your communication and products have less distance to travel, you can be more operationally efficient. You’ll accelerate your sales process which will enable more agile forecast responses and provide logistical benefits.
PROTOTYPING CO-LOCATED WITH PRODUCTION
Another advantage of our US-based manufacturing site is that it facilitates the transfer of knowledge for our Innovation Center and vice-versa. It’s not practical to develop products that cannot be effectively transferred to production, and it is important to know what production tolerances should be factored into new designs. Having both capabilities on-site provide engineers with valuable insights on new products.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Doing our part to protect the environment is important to us. When we ship to US-based customers, not only are we able to cut down on transit and delivery costs but it becomes an eco-friendly option. We produce a smaller carbon footprint by maximizing the local supply of our products to customers.
MANUFACTURING & REGIONAL SUPPORT IN THAILAND
UNIQUELY INTRIPLEX
COST SAVINGS
Manufacturing in Thailand allows us all to benefit from the economic labor prices that are in-scale with global requirements while benefitting from the technical capabilities of the locals and the reliable Thailand infrastructure and trade policies.
INCREASED AGILITY & COST RATIONALITY
With our Thailand-based manufacturing and engineering support team, we are able to reduce communication times, transit periods, and shipping costs to customers based in or near Asia. We prioritize the reduction of inefficiencies in workflow, relationships, and technology to provide the best products and support to our customers.
HIGHER YIELD, FASTER OUTPUT
Our Thailand facility is positioned to support large-volume manufacturing needs which results in higher outputs with optimized operational efficiency. Our current production capacity in our Thailand facility is roughly 1.3 billion products built and shipped per year.
We reimagine metal stamping technologies, setting the course for better products, increased savings, and happier customers.
A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR R&D, MANUFACTURING, AND A FULL MENU OF DIVERSE CAPABILITIES
IntriPlex is an MMI company, a global high-volume precision electromechanical component and factory automation equipment supplier to the world’s leading technology companies. IntriPlex is focused on precision metal stamping innovation, while MMI’s broader group of companies expand manufacturing capabilities to many other types of products for large-scale global production.