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Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
NAICS 334112 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing computer storage devices that allow the storage and retrieval of data from a phase change, magnetic, optical, or magnetic/optical media. Examples of products made by these establishments are computer disk drives, USB flash drives, and tape storage and backup units.
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For Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, property, employee injuries. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific types of storage devices are manufactured, and what are the primary end-use markets — consumer, enterprise, medical, defense, or other?
- Does the operation involve full manufacturing, precision assembly, or primarily integration of purchased components?
- What quality control and testing protocols are in place for finished products?
- Are products sold directly to end users, OEMs, or through distributors, and into which geographic markets?
- What is the value of specialized manufacturing equipment, clean-room infrastructure, and typical inventory on hand?
- Any prior product liability claims or warranty issues related to device failure?
- For Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about products sold into medical, defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure applications, where device failure consequences are significantly elevated?
- For Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior products liability losses tied to device failure or data loss claims?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing blank magnetic and optical recording media, such as flash memory cards: 334610 — Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
- Manufacturing semiconductor storage devices, such as memory chips: 334413 — Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- Manufacturing drive controller cards, internal or external to the storage device: 334418 — Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing;
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Establishments in this class manufacture computer storage devices — including hard disk drives, USB flash drives, tape storage units, and similar data-storage hardware — using magnetic, optical, or phase-change media. Operations typically involve precision assembly, component integration, quality testing, and packaging in controlled manufacturing environments, with finished products sold to OEMs, technology distributors, or enterprise buyers.
Questions to investigate
- What specific types of storage devices are manufactured, and what are the primary end-use markets — consumer, enterprise, medical, defense, or other?
- Does the operation involve full manufacturing, precision assembly, or primarily integration of purchased components?
- What quality control and testing protocols are in place for finished products?
- Are products sold directly to end users, OEMs, or through distributors, and into which geographic markets?
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