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Zion Update
While fixing the three returned Zions another failure mode was discovered. The Voltage control knob became disengaged from the potentiometer. Several fixes being evaluated / tested and initial results are promising. Delay's are also being experienced with the fabrication of electrical assemblies and wooden bodies. Current estimates predict that Zion shipments will resume in May.
Milaana Update
100% of manufacturing processes are in place at the new factory. 85% of the work instructions are complete with 70% of the workforce trained. The initial 40 production units are 80% of the way through final assembly and test. Several hundred units are moving through various parts of the manufacturing and assembly process. Units are scheduled to start shipping in early April with current backlog predicted to be shipped by mid May."
Existing Customer
When will my unit Zion ship? The Zion pre-orders are predicted to ship to the following schedule with 80% confidence
Ordered May/June 2015 - Shipping in May
Ordered July/August 2015 - Shipping in June
Ordered Sept/Oct 2015 - Shipping in July
Ordered Jan/Feb 2015 - Shipping in July
When will my unit Milaana ship? The Milaana pre-orders are predicted to ship to the following schedule with 80% confidence
All pre-orders Shipping in April
"Next Day Shipping" capability planned in late May