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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on OEM, ODM, IP, timelines and support. Can't find yours? Ask our team.
What is the difference between OEM and ODM?+
OEM means we manufacture a product you have already designed — you supply the drawings, we supply the production. ODM means we design the product for you and then manufacture it, so you can sell it under your own brand without an in-house engineering team.
Who owns the design in an ODM project?+
You do. Designs, schematics, firmware and tooling developed for you under an ODM agreement are contractually assigned to you. We never resell or white-label a client’s product to anyone else.
Will you sign an NDA before we share our idea?+
Yes — and we prefer it. We sign NDAs before any technical discussion, and we can work under your template or provide ours.
What are your minimum order quantities?+
Lower than you might expect. We run pilot batches and low-volume production as well as recurring series manufacture; the sensible minimum depends on the product, so we confirm it during scoping rather than quoting a blanket number.
How long does it take to get from idea to production?+
A typical ODM product reaches a working prototype in 8–16 weeks and production in 6–12 months, depending on complexity and certification. OEM build-to-print orders start much faster — often within weeks of drawing approval.
Can you take over manufacturing of an existing product?+
Yes. We regularly onboard products from other manufacturers or in-house lines: we audit the design data, rebuild the documentation where needed, run a verification batch and then take over supply.
Do you handle certification (CE and others)?+
Yes. Products are engineered with compliance in mind from the start, and we manage testing and documentation for CE and market-specific approvals as part of ODM projects.
Which platforms and components do you standardise on?+
Open and supportable ones wherever possible — standard component families, mainstream PLC ecosystems and open protocols such as OPC UA and MQTT — so you are never locked into a proprietary black box.
What happens if a component becomes obsolete?+
Lifecycle management is part of our manufacturing support: we monitor component availability, qualify second sources early and manage revisions so your product stays buildable for years.
Do you still do automation and solar work?+
Yes. Industrial automation and commercial solar remain active service lines — many OEM/ODM clients also use us for their own plants. See the Automation and Solar pages for details.
