costs $3,200, but the goal is to
drop this figure down to $2,000.
“
When there are less parts in the
machine, it’s easier to assemble and
there are fewer parts [that can] fail”
during operation, says Severson.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
In an effort to attract top-notch
employees, Abaxis relies partially
on its competitive university-level
internship program. Students from
various backgrounds of study –
engineering, sales and marketing,
or research and development –
complete the program between
their junior and senior years, and
if they perform well, the company
will often hire them on full-time
after graduation. “We work with
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