Low Volume Production in China: What Actually Works [Podcast]

You’ve designed your product. You’ve built prototypes. Now you just need your first production batch. Not 50,000 units. Maybe 500. Maybe 2,000. And suddenly: Suppliers stop replying Quotes don’t come back MOQs jump higher than expected It feels like you’ve … Continue reading →

When a prototype works well, it can be tempting to move quickly toward mass production. The product works. The concept is validated. Customers are waiting. So the team decides to save time by ordering components early and preparing for production. … Continue reading →

Geopolitical events often ripple through supply chains. The latest conflict involving Iran is one example. While it’s still early to measure the full impact, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are already raising concerns about energy prices, shipping costs, and … Continue reading →

Recently, Fabien Gaussorgues, CEO of Agilian Technology (part of the Sofeast Group), gave a presentation titled: “Made in China for the USA Market: Risks & Opportunities – 2026 Reality Check.” Instead of political commentary, the focus was on operational reality: … Continue reading →

One of the most important, and most misunderstood, decisions in new product development is choosing the right manufacturing process. Should your plastic parts be injection molded or CNC machined? Should metal components be die cast? And even if you pick … Continue reading →

Many hardware teams don’t fail because their engineering is weak. They fail because they misread the market. It’s easy to fall in love with a clever solution, a beautiful prototype, or a smart technical idea. The hard part is proving … Continue reading →

Global manufacturing is entering a more volatile era. Tariffs are changing with little warning, political alliances are becoming less predictable, and supply chains that once felt stable now carry real strategic risk. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian … Continue reading →

One of the most common and costly mistakes in hardware development is assuming that a successful prototype means a product is ready for mass production. It is an understandable assumption. The prototype works. The parts fit. The product functions as … Continue reading →

In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian is joined by Kate Oliynykova, Sofeast’s Supply Chain Management lead, who recently attended CES in Las Vegas, to unpack the major developments from CES 2026, one of the largest global tech shows … Continue reading →

Bringing a product from idea to mass production is never a straight line. In this episode, Adrian is joined by Paul Adams, who leads the New Product Development (NPD) team at Agilian Technology, to explain why the strength of your … Continue reading →