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Last updated: November 7, 2025

Before You Hire Freelance Hardware Engineers: 4 Safeguards

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

A common pattern we see: a startup hires several low-hourly-rate freelance hardware engineers (mechanical, electronics, and/or firmware engineers) from different countries like Jordan, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc. Work seems to progress…until it doesn’t. Typical failure modes include: Designs that can’t be … Continue reading →

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Avoid Sending Immature Product Designs to a Chinese Manufacturer!

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud makes it clear where you need to be with new product designs before you approach Chinese manufacturers. He also explains the risks with immature designs, common red flags, and the work you’ll need to do to have designs that … Continue reading →

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Why You Need Mature Product Designs BEFORE Working With A Chinese Manufacturer!

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

As part of our design support service, we have been speaking with many inventors planning to manufacture their new products in China about the importance of starting with mature product designs. What many don’t understand is that several steps just can’t … Continue reading →

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