Tag Archives: consumer electronics

CES 2023: Our Review of the Coolest Products and Niches

CES is one of the world’s largest and most influential consumer electronics trade shows and our CEO Renaud attended this year at the start of January in Las Vegas. Many of Sofeast’s clients develop innovative new electronic products, so if … Continue reading

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New Lithium Battery Validation for an Electronic Device

Unfortunately, changing to a new battery model from a new supplier is not as straightforward as most people think. Careful lithium battery validation is required in order to ensure they don’t lead to many failures. In many cases, the majority … Continue reading

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North American Product Safety & Compliance Certifications And Requirements For Electronics (UL, ETL, and CSA)

In continuation of our discussions on regulatory compliance requirements, in this post, we would like to focus our attention on three very prominent organizations for North American product safety and compliance certifications, UL, ETL, and CSA. Table of contents Click … Continue reading
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List of PCB Manufacturing Companies in India

Printed circuit boards or PCBs are an integral part of most of today’s electronics and consumer products, from industrial robots to automobiles to toasters. While many are manufactured in China, there are a growing number of PCB manufacturing companies in … Continue reading

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How To Develop A New Laptop?

Sofeast’s COO, Fabien Gaussorgues, recently outlined how to develop a new laptop and gives two options available for importers who want to bring a new laptop to the market.

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How To Find The Best Electronic Component Suppliers in China At The Best Price?

A question we’re asked by SMEs who are trying to source electronic component suppliers in China is if it’s possible to find someone who can source suppliers who’re the ‘best’ in the market and also get the ‘best price’ possible. … Continue reading

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Do I Need An EMS Supplier In China To Manufacture My Electronic Devices?

If you’re producing large amounts of electronic devices then an EMS supplier in China could be a good option for you in comparison with an OEM or Contract Manufacturer. However, working with an EMS may not always be necessary for … Continue reading

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Richard Barnett | Electronics Supply Chain Risk Management in 2021 [Podcast]

Let’s hear from an electronics supply chain expert about how to improve supply chain resilience and reduce risks… Richard Barnett of Supplyframe, an expert in electronics supply chains with decades of experience in Asia,  joins Adrian to discuss risk management & reduction … Continue reading

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What Manufacturing Process Controls Are Important In Battery Factories?

Nearly all the electronic products we have worked on include a battery. It is always a critical component since a failure of the battery means a failure of the whole product. You may think batteries are very standard and mature … Continue reading

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Types Of Batteries For Buyers Of Consumer Electronics [Introductory Guide]

Sourcing batteries for your new electronic product can be confusing. There are so many different types that selecting the most appropriate in terms of cost, features, and performance can be challenging for buyers… An important part of the electronic product … Continue reading

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