As Steve Jobs quoted, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” The current scenario of the 21st century is highly dependent on the latest ideas, designs and concepts clasped together with the advancements in technology. Companies and manufacturers who are adapting the latest digital conceptualization in their products are flourishing and rapidly growing. Today, revolution is no more restricted to just the IT field, rather industries like agriculture, aviation, government, healthcare and public sectors seem to be reaping benefits from it. The core idea behind this transformation is to deliver easy, highly accessible and simplified solutions for every field. In short, making life effortless.
RAM® Mounts is one such leading manufacturer, producing rugged and versatile mounting solutions for nearly any application and device – including phones, tablets, cameras, GPS systems, laptops, marine electronics, printers, radios, and much more. Established in 1992, the company is proudly located in Seattle, Washington – in the same neighborhood where it was initially started. The innovative mounting manufacturer offers approximately 5,000 modular components. The unique design of the patent-protected RAM® Mounts system provides quick installation, adjustments, and durability – all at a low cost.
Utilizing the finest assembly hardware, durable composites, stainless steel, rubber, and aluminum, RAM® mounting solutions are truly, “Made in the USA.” The mounting systems provider company offers solutions for sectors like agriculture, aviation, commercial fleet, government, healthcare, material handling, public safety and automobile (work trucks). In terms of healthcare sector, the company has a full suite of mounting solutions, ranging from wheelchairs, scanners, medical carts, and hospital beds. The RAM® Tough-Claw™ with extension arm, is an example of the company’s latest innovation and commitment by providing a cost-effective solution for the industry.
Guiding Light of the Company
Jeff Carnevali is the Founder and CEO of National Products Inc. – The manufacturer of RAM® Mounts, IntelliSkin® and GDS® Technology™. Jeff started the company from his basement shop, where he designed, tooled and produced the company’s first product – a propeller puller for the marine industry. From that point on, Jeff has continued his relentless quest to invent, design, tool and manufacture a growing line of mounting systems to meet the needs of widely varying industries. Jeff’s hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes, innate business acumen and genuine entrepreneurial spirit have proved an effective platform for building a successful product and brand.
To his credit, Jeff has been awarded 145 patents from the US Patent & Trademark Office and has pioneered methods for manufacturing products. Under his guidance and supervision, RAM® Mounts are playing crucial roles in such diverse settings as the armed services, police and fire departments, the airline and trucking industries, the international space station, agriculture, fleet transportation, electronics, the film industry, medical services and sports such as fishing and cycling.
Innovative Solutions for the Clients
RAM® Mounts continues to create new, wide range of product lines as per the customer’s requirements. Since all processes are done in-house, the mounting service provider maintains product quality through every step of the manufacturing process – including die casting, metal stamping, welding, powder coating, and more. RAM® Mounts are truly made in America, and the company stands behind every mount produced with a lifetime warranty. The company is proud to apply the following core NPI values in everything they do.
- Taking Action: The team moves efficiently and responsibly to achieve the intended results.
- Commitment: They persevere through the challenges and shortcomings.
- Honoring Relationships: The mounting solutions provider company believes in being candid, quick learners, and passionate about the work they do.
- Customer Focus: At RAM® Mounts, the team listens carefully and respond effectively to provide the best solutions to its clients.
Manufacturing Capabilities
RAM® Mounts offers a broad range of manufacturing capabilities including:
- Product design and development;
- 3D CAD design and prototyping;
- Powder coating;
- Die casting;
- Composite and rubber injection molding;
- Shock and vibration testing;
- Packaging and assembly;
- Metal stamping;
- Full capability machining;
- Laser cutting;
- Sonic welding;
- Complete tooling manufacturing and service;
- Electronic component testing.
Special Offerings for the Healthcare Sector
With the current trend of tablet deployments in the healthcare industry, our IntelliSkin® and GDS® charging and data sync solutions are showing promising signs. Drop-tested IntelliSkin® sleeves provide protection for a wide range of phones and tablets, allowing users to securely charge, dock and sync devices using GDS® Technology™.
IntelliSkin® and GDS® Docks are currently being “piloted” for bedside technology, allowing medical professionals to input data and enabling the patient to review personal information. When a tablet wrapped in an IntelliSkin® sleeve is not required, it can be charged by placing it in a GDS® Dock.
Key Factors Behind the Success of RAM® Mounts
The mounting systems manufacturer shares NPI’s mission to manufacture inventive solutions that improve lives by striving everyday to become the leading premier mounting solutions company. With its local manufacturing capabilities, modular components and the use of quality materials, the company stands behind its products as they have an experience of more than two decades.
Action Plans for the Future
As the mobile device market shows no signs of slowing down, RAM® Mounts is looking forward to meet the demands of creating innovative mounting solutions for a wide range of applications.
