Free guide · U.S. + Asia manufacturing

Build in the U.S.
Scale in Penang.

A practical guide for U.S. OEMs: what to build in the United States, what to scale in Asia, and how to move a program without losing control.

Since 1979Manufacturing in Silicon Valley
ISO certified9001:2015 · 13485:2016 medical
Clean roomsClass 10,000 to Class 100
U.S. + AsiaSan Jose, California · Penang, Malaysia
ITARRegistered for defense programs
What’s inside

One guide to decide where each part of your program belongs.

Written for engineering, operations and supply chain leaders at U.S. OEMs in semiconductor, medical device, robotics and industrial equipment. Prefer to talk? Email sales@appliedengineering.com or call (408) 286-2134.

  1. 01

    The 2026 context

    China + 1, tariffs, export controls and supply chain resilience: the four forces behind the decision.

  2. 02

    What should stay in the U.S.

    NPI, ITAR and defense, medical devices, robotics and complex capital equipment.

  3. 03

    What can scale in Penang

    High-volume programs, built with the same tools, ERP and processes as San Jose.

  4. 04

    How a program moves

    Five steps from San Jose to Penang, under one quality system.

  5. 05

    Quality + the 4Cs

    Quality, capabilities, capacity, cost and clarity: what to ask any contract manufacturer.