My passion is getting things made and my goal is to help Cambridge area start-ups and SMEs to discover and understand the world beyond software and apps.

I have spent the last 30 years working for start-ups and SMEs around Cambridge in the space between Development and Production. This covers many aspects ranging from liaison with developers, finding and managing the right supply chain partners, new product introduction, manufacturing documentation, product test, procurement, approvals testing (CE, UL etc.) right through to international shipment of the finished product.

I set up Alan Fournier Consulting Ltd. in May 2012 to allow me to share my experience by advising and helping those thinking about entering the world of electronics hardware manufacturing. Like many things in life it looks frightening from the outside but, with the right help, it can soon become a rewarding venture.

email: alan@alanfournier.com