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NPI · High-mix, low-volume · November 2026

Why Surface Art is built for NPI and high-mix, low-volume assembly

What NPI and HMLV really demand from a contract manufacturer, why the largest providers deprioritize it, and the honest trade-offs of building in San Jose.

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