Reverse Engineering

CDI is Tier 2, ISO 9001:2008 certified. We have years of experience reverse engineering products for different industries and applications, including sole source and obsolete products. Whether your goal is to develop an equivalent or alternative product at cost-savings from the manufacturers or to improve inefficiencies, CDI responds to the challenge. From sound and lighting to automotive and aircraft, CDI has the experience and know-how to assist in your engineering needs.

The advantages of collaborating with CDI in reverse engineering include:

  • From prototype to short-run or full manufacturing production processes, CDI focuses on pro-active, cost-effective engineering solutions providing on-time delivery.
  • CDI offers over 30 years of reverse-engineering expertise.
  • Our services include inspection, documentation, traceability, testing and all applicable certifications.
  • With our Bonded Inventory Program, CDI can manage your inventory in our facility and keep inventory records online.
  • CDI offers JIT shipping, PO Releases, rescheduling on contract items, return privileges (100% warranty) and product change notifications.
  • With solid management and cost control, CDI professionals understand and honor the commitment we make to Quality, Delivery and Price.

Case Study 1

We reverse engineered the Class-L Commercial Power Connector, offering our customer a cost-saving solution without jeopardizing the quality of the part.

Case Study 2

Tasked with reverse engineering tent lighting for the military, CDI successfully reduced the weight to under 6 pounds and increased production in a short timeframe.


At CDI, we’re organized for fast production response. Our manufacturing and assembly is designed for rapid reconfiguration from prototype, production, ramp down, and end of life product support. We maintain solid relationships with specialty suppliers who can respond to the schedule and quality requirements of our prime contractors. And we can meet expanding manpower demands quickly from a large urban labor pool that is trainable and highly motivated.

From prototype, short-run and large quantity production, CDI has on-time delivery service and unsurpassed quality control. With 30 years of proven success in the field, CDI demonstrates all of the attributes you need in a source for design and engineering support:

  • FSCM OPCRI designation
  • DOD experience
  • Quick production response
  • Unsurpassed quality control of product
  • Solid management and cost control
  • Sole source and obsolete product support
  • 30 years combined engineering experience
  • Strong MIL-SPEC experience
  • ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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