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Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. This latest update from the market analysts we work with reflects changes (RMB costs and %) over the past year … 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 →

I recently read the Punctuate Design article on sustainable product design practices for a circular economy, and it got me thinking about designing for sustainability. Their article does a good job of reframing sustainability as part of good design, not … 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 →

Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. This latest update from the market analysts we work with reflects changes (RMB costs and %) over the past year … 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 →

The circular economy in manufacturing is often treated as a single sustainability goal, but in practice, circular economy options vary widely by product category, materials, and early design and sourcing decisions. For example, what works for textiles may be technically … Continue reading →