Almade | Case Study | Hardwire Electronics
Case Study

Hardwire Electronics

Helping an automotive electronics manufacturer unlock road use market access with ISO 9001, Conformity of Production, and a clear type approval pathway.

Automotive ISO 9001 Conformity of Production Type Approval Pathway Jan–Jun 2025

Summary only. Sensitive commercial and product details are intentionally excluded.

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At a glance

Project Snapshot

A quick view of the scope, timeframe, and what changed for the business.

Context

  • Sector: Automotive
  • Timeframe: Jan to Jun 2025
  • Goal: Enable road use sales and OEM procurement readiness

The company had strong interest from OEM channels, but required certification and documented controls to move forward.

Outcomes

  • ISO 9001 certification achieved
  • Conformity of Production established
  • Type approval requirements addressed to enable road use sales
  • Ongoing internal audit support for maintaining approvals

The biggest change was removing the compliance barrier that was blocking mainstream automotive buyers.

How it worked

Challenge, Approach, Results

A focused engagement that built certification readiness without overwhelming a small team.

The challenge

OEM interest existed, but road use sales were blocked due to missing type approval support and a documented management system suitable for formal approval and production controls.

  • Compliance gap prevented market access
  • Limited internal time and bandwidth
  • Needed evidence suitable for audits and approvals

What Almade did

Delivered a clear plan and execution support across ISO 9001, production conformity, and type approval preparation.

  • ISO 9001 implementation and audit preparation
  • Conformity of Production controls and evidence
  • Type approval pathway planning for UNECE Reg. 10

Results

By June 2025, the business achieved ISO 9001 certification, established Conformity of Production, and addressed the type approval requirements needed to support road use market access.

  • OEM channels became viable
  • Approvals could be maintained through a repeatable audit cadence
  • Team support continued beyond certification to keep systems current
Client outcome

What changed

“We can now sell our product direct to mainstream automotive OEMs.”

Hardwire Electronics, case study summary

The engagement removed the compliance barrier that was blocking road use sales and mainstream buyer adoption.

Confidentiality

What we do not publish

To protect confidentiality, this page intentionally excludes product specifications, commercial details, test reports, partner names, and any buyer specific information. The focus is on the outcomes and the certification pathway.

  • No product design details
  • No commercial terms or customer identities
  • No lab reports or proprietary evidence packs
Relevant standards

What this engagement covered

A practical combination of management system certification, production conformity, and automotive approval planning.

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

Why it mattered here

ISO 9001 provided the documented system and repeatable operational controls needed to demonstrate consistency and audit readiness.

What it enabled

A stronger evidence trail for customers, auditors, and approvals that require confidence in how work is controlled and recorded.

ISO
9001
Quality Management
Conformity of Production (CoP)

Why it mattered here

CoP ensures the product produced is controlled and consistent, supported by records and checks that stand up to scrutiny.

What it enabled

A production evidence model that supports approvals and customer confidence, while being manageable for a small team.

COP
Ready
Production Controls
UNECE Reg. 10 (Automotive approval planning)

Why it mattered here

The road use market requires clear approval pathways. Planning for UNECE Reg. 10 aligned the work with the requirements typically expected for automotive adoption.

What it enabled

A structured route for test planning and evidence preparation, without exposing proprietary details publicly.

UNECE
R10
Approval Planning
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