List of Contract Manufacturers in China – Top 13 Factories
These days it’s easy to find article after article stating that manufacturing in China is on the way out. And that’s […]
OEM, ODM, Contract Manufacturers: Choose your China Supplier Wisely
By Fabien Gaussorgues, Agilian CEO Do you prefer to work with an OEM or an ODM? What are their pros […]
Factory Management: the 4 Main Roles in the Quality Department
China, as a whole, has 35+ years of experience manufacturing products for export customers. They have accumulated a lot of […]
The Differences Between Working With An ODM And Agilian Technology
In this post, we’re going to use a smartphone as an example product (although we work with customers to produce […]
7 DFM Tips for Designing New Products To Be Made in China
I was asked to prepare a presentation about Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and share number of DFM tips for the […]
7 signs of a poorly managed China factory [Infographic]
Our Executive VP, Renaud Anjoran, is a Quality Assurance expert and he put together these 7 signs of a poorly […]
The Conundrum of Investing in Tooling Before a Final Prototype
In most new product development projects for electro-mechanical products, there comes a time when the company (and its investors) need to make […]
9 New Product Development Milestones For Hardware Startups
Are you a startup, and are you developing a new hardware (physical) product? Are you planning to raise money to […]
Product Design FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis: Addressing Issues Preventively
The more novel and the more complex a product design is, the higher the risks of running into technical issues. […]
How To Write Good Work Instructions for Production Operators & Inspectors [9 Tips]
Documenting the standard way of performing production and inspection work is part of the ‘best practices’ all good manufacturers follow. […]
6 Ways 2D Drawings Help Communication Through Development & Production
Have you been working on the design of a new product? Maybe you are in the prototyping phase, you are […]
How To Create A Valid Manufacturing Contract In China To Protect Your IP
China is the perfect location for start-up companies and SMEs from all over the world to bring innovative products to […]
Common DFM Improvements On Plastic Injection Molded Parts
How do you ensure your design is mature, and you are ready to order the fabrication of the mold for […]
Why Keeping Component Suppliers In The Dark Is Good IP Protection For Manufacturers
There are two complementary approaches to improve IP protection for manufacturers and reduce the risks of your IP being infringed […]
What Common Improvements Can DFM Make To Die Cast Parts?
Die-cast parts can be improved by utilizing DFM principles before making tooling. This post guides you through DFM best practices, common defects, and more.
