How to Turn a Product Idea Into a Custom Silicone Product
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A client called us last month asking the same question we hear at least twice a week: what actually goes into how to turn a product idea into a custom silicone product? It is a fair question. The answer is more nuanced than most suppliers will tell you.
What This Means in Practice
Sampling usually takes 7 to 15 days after mold completion. We recommend ordering at least 5 samples so you can test them properly. One sample gets dropped on the floor, one goes to the marketing team, one gets lost in the mail. It happens.
What This Means in Practice
The difference between OEM and ODM comes down to who owns the design. If you walk in with a fully developed product and drawings, that is OEM. If you pick something from the factory's catalog and put your logo on it, that is ODM. Both have their place, and mixing them up is how projects get delayed.
Every brand we work with had a first order, and most of them made mistakes on it. The ones that succeed are the ones who learn from those mistakes and build better processes. Lemeng Silicone is here to help you skip some of the more expensive lessons. Get in touch when you are ready.
