Manufacturing
Built in America.
Wilmington, North Carolina.
One factory. Three product lines. All under one roof. Rattle Cane ships first — generating revenue while Guardian Angel completes FCC certification.
City
Wilmington, NC
● Confirmed
County
New Hanover County
● Confirmed
Site
Search Active
● In Progress
Target Size
8,000–12,000 sq ft
● Confirmed
Why Wilmington
Port of Wilmington
Direct access to global supply chain. Mouser and Parts Express components arrive domestically. Export capability for future international growth.
Workforce Pipeline
UNCW and Cape Fear Community College produce engineering and technical graduates annually. Established manufacturing workforce in the region.
NC Incentives
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG), One NC Fund, and NCMEP consulting available. New Hanover County actively recruits manufacturing operations.
Cost Structure
Industrial lease rates significantly below Las Vegas and major metros. Labor costs competitive. No state income tax on manufacturing income.
Shared Production
All three products manufactured under one roof. Shared tooling, shared workforce, shared overhead. Rattle Cane revenue funds Guardian Angel certification.
SBA 504 Ready
Once factory is operational and generating revenue, SBA 504 loan secured against equipment and real estate accelerates capacity expansion.
Build Timeline
Phase 1
In ProgressSite Selection
Identify and lease facility in New Hanover County, Wilmington NC. Target 8,000–12,000 sq ft industrial space.
Phase 2
PendingBuild-Out
ESD flooring, electrical, compressed air, anodizing exhaust, assembly lighting. Permit and contractor engagement.
Phase 3
PendingRattle Cane Line
Install tooling, run pilot batch of 50 units, validate QC protocol, begin production.
Phase 4
PendingGuardian Angel Line
Install ESD workstations, reflow oven, test chambers. Begin PCB assembly after FCC approval.
Phase 5
PendingVantedge Home Line
Install enclosure assembly stations, display and IP68 test rigs. Begin production after beta validation.
Phase 6
PendingFull Operations
All three product lines running. Target 100+ Rattle Cane units per worker per day at full capacity.
Production Equipment
Rattle Cane Line
CNC Tube Cutting Machine
Precision shaft cutting to length
Anodizing Tank System
Type II matte black finish
Press-Fit Assembly Jig
End plug installation
Assembly Benches x4
Final assembly and QC
Rattle Test Station
5-point QC protocol per unit
Guardian Angel Line
ESD Workstations x6
Static-safe PCB assembly
Reflow Oven
SMD component soldering
J-Link Programmer Station
Firmware flashing
RF Test Chamber
LTE-M and GPS validation
Enclosure Press x2
Final device assembly
Vantedge Home Line
Enclosure Assembly Stations x4
Dock, Speaker, Watch assembly
Display Calibration Rig
Dock Tablet screen validation
Watch Pressure Tester
IP68 waterproof validation
Final QC Burn-In Station
24hr device validation
Factory Economics
Rattle Cane
Guardian Angel
Vantedge Home
Get Involved
The factory is the foundation.
Angel investment funds the factory. The factory funds everything else. Five investor spots at $200K each. Accredited investors only.