Flex Temi Personal Robot Manufacturing and Supply Chain Case Study

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Flex Temi Personal Robot Manufacturing and Supply Chain Case Study

Case study on Flex's DfX, DfM, and supply chain support for temi personal robot NPI and cost reduction.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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This case study details how Flex partnered with temi to address mechanical design, assembly, and cost challenges in launching a consumer personal robot. Flex applied Design for Excellence and Design for Manufacturing principles, developed supply chain and manufacturing strategies, and supported global distribution and after-market logistics. The engagement enabled a two-week NPI cycle and 20% cost reduction while maintaining design ownership with the temi team.

Key takeaways

Early DfX and DfM collaboration shortened NPI to two weeks

Mechanical supplier management and assembly optimization delivered 20% cost reduction

Integrated supply chain strategy supported global distribution and after-market service

Design control remained with temi while Flex provided manufacturing expertise

Cross-industry technology experience accelerated consumer robot commercialization

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