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Find
Technology partners (ODM) as well as supplier for off-the-shelf or custom components. More
FIND
Technology partners for ODM
- Digital signage systems / POS (monitor with Touch Screen and embedded computer)
- Camera (HD, FHD, low light, IPCAM)
- Audio/Video mixers, extenders, converters (HDMI, YPbPr, VGA, DVI)
- Sound systems (speaker, microphone)
- Custom Motherboard (Atom, I3/5/7, ARM Rockchip/AmLogic)
- Payment means (Bill Acceptor, Coin Acceptor, Card Reader)
- Media players (TV box, dongle)
- Media printing (picture, coupon, card)
- Remote control (RF, IR)
Off-the-shelf components search
- Computer (industrial, consumer)
- Monitor (LCD or LED Display, open frame, from 1” to 52”)
- Touch Screen (SAW, IR, P-CAP, Resistive)
- LED lighting system (RGB, pure white)
- Power supply (AC-DC, DC-DC)
- Security equipment
Custom components sourcing
- PCB assembly
- Cables
- Plastic injection (including mold design)
- Sheet metal
- Aluminum casting (gravity, injection)
- Wood cabinet
- Kiosk
Establish
Supply Chain strategy, assembly line and
logistics. More
ESTABLISH
Manufacturing facility
- Contract Manufacturer selection based on the product particularities and its growth
- PCB assembly only or Finished Product (box-build)
Supply Chain and Logistic
- What to buy where
- How to best move raw material and finish good
- Import / Export forwarding and taxes strategies
Tests and Quality Control
- Test coverage definition and optimization for best business value
- QC checkpoint definition
- Onsite auditing
Optimize
Product design and supply chain for manufacturing, quality control and
cost. More
Optimize
- Design For Manufacturing (DFM) analysis
- Design For Test (DFT) analysis
- Cost Reduction analysis (through design and supply chain)
Coach
Identify, select and manage an Asian partner as well as understand Asian culture. More
Coach
Identification
- Who we need to talk to based on the nature of your product and its components
- What are potential suppliers for of-the-shelf or custom components
- Which key technology partners could help you on design and also manufacturing components (ODM)
- What is the appropriate Contract Manufacturer to build the final product
Introduction
- How to travel (flights, hotels, local transportation)
- How to meet suppliers, discuss technical aspect of product
- What are the meeting conventions
- How we eat
Timeline / Planning
- Based on when you want the first container with your product ready to sell
- Transfer production (aggressive within 3 months or normal pace within 6 months)
- Start new product (9months or more from design to mass production)