Cadence Process Consulting

Cadence Process Consulting is a Malden firm that helps hard tech startups develop and scale physical manufacturing processes. It works best with small, technology-driven companies of fewer than 30 employees that are building hardware and need to refine how products are made. The goal is to shorten development time and get viable products to market sooner, while building collaborative, improvement-driven teams.

The consultant behind the firm has more than 15 years of experience in technical fibers, medical devices and contract manufacturing, and relies on hands-on observation, short learning cycles, Plan-Do-Check-Act and Design of Experiments. Past projects include optimizing an imported surgical mask machine to meet ASTM Level 2 breathability and filtration requirements and scaling production of an MIT-developed semiconductor fiber, where the team cut cycle time by 45 percent in two weeks.

What to Know

• The firm is certified as a minority and woman business enterprise by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office.
• Engagements start with a free consultation followed by a jointly created plan.
• The consultant provides ongoing support while clients carry out the plan.