Sanmina Corp. and Ouraring partner on new sleep aid wearable

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sanmina Corp. and Ouraring on Thursday produced the first generation of the Ōura ring, an advanced technology platform that combines a wearable device with a mobile app to measure sleep quality, activity and recovery for optimal performance. 

 

The Ōura ring is worn on a user’s finger and includes a full-featured computer with sensors that access comprehensive physiological data to provide a long-term view on how the body and mind respond to sleep, rest and active life. Using an integrated chain of vital signs detection, built-in algorithms and science-based rules, the mobile app provides actionable recommendations to help people improve sleep quality, energy levels and performance.

 

“The Ōura ring contains state-of-the-art miniaturized electronics, and Sanmina has provided substantial expertise in helping us prototype and bring this breakthrough technology to market efficiently and rapidly,” stated Tommi Pyykönen, COO of Ouraring. “Sanmina's close proximity to our R&D facility in Finland allows us to work with them every step of the way, enabling rapid product development. As we begin volume production, a service provider with the global scale, presence and extensive know-how of Sanmina ensures our ability to increase manufacturing volume and efficiency, and solidify our market entry and position.”

 

“Sanmina is proud to contribute to the production of Ouraring's new smart wearable device,” Sanmina SVP corporate technology Sundar Kamath said. “Products like the Ōura ring help people improve the quality of sleep and their active life by applying microelectronics in innovative new ways. At Sanmina, it is truly gratifying to help companies like Ouraring bring new products to market by leveraging our expertise in miniaturization and manufacturing.”