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ODM Development Process

From concept assessment to mass production in a structured timeline. We turn your ideas into market-ready products with precision and scale.
Target Customers
Brands & Enterprises
Standard Timeline
6 – 12 Months
Возможность подключения
IoT / App Supported
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Process Overview

A structured 10-stage timeline ensuring quality from concept to mass production.
01

Concept Assessment

Feasibility & ROI analysis

02

ID / ME Design

Industrial & Mechanical Engineering

03

EE / SW Design

Electronics & Software Architecture

04

Prototyping (EVT)

Engineering Verification Test

05

Design Freeze

Tooling Kickoff

06

DVT

Design Verification Test

07

Сертификация

UL, CE, FCC, FDA, etc.

08

Pilot Run (PVT)

Production Verification Test

09

Массовое производство

Scaling manufacturing

10

Post-Launch

Support & Sustaining

Stage Breakdown

Detailed insights into every phase of the ODM journey.
01

Concept Assessment

Goal

Validate product idea, technical feasibility, and ROI.

Key Tasks

  • Market research
  • Technical feasibility study
  • Cost estimation (BOM)
  • Risk assessment

Deliverables

  • Feasibility Report
  • Estimated BOM Cost
  • Project Timeline

Customer Input

  • Product Requirements Document
  • Target cost & volume
  • Reference products

Time

2–4 Weeks

02

ID / ME Design

Goal

Define product aesthetics and mechanical structure.

Key Tasks

  • Industrial Design sketching
  • 3D modeling
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Thermal analysis

Deliverables

  • 2D/3D Renderings
  • CAD files
  • CMF Document

Customer Input

  • Brand guidelines
  • Aesthetic preferences
  • Size constraints

Time

4–8 Weeks

03

EE / SW Design

Goal

Develop hardware architecture and software logic.

Key Tasks

  • Schematic design
  • PCB layout
  • Firmware development
  • Cloud integration

Deliverables

  • Gerber files
  • BOM list
  • Firmware

Customer Input

  • Feature list
  • Connectivity needs
  • App wireframes

Time

6–10 Weeks

04

Prototyping (EVT)

Goal

Build functional prototypes to verify design.

Key Tasks

  • 3D printing
  • PCBA fabrication
  • Сборка
  • Тестирование

Deliverables

  • EVT prototypes
  • Test reports

Customer Input

  • Feedback on samples

Time

4–6 Weeks

05

Инструментальная оснастка

Goal

Finalize design and create molds.

Key Tasks

  • DFM review
  • Mold flow analysis
  • Tooling production

Deliverables

  • DFM report
  • T0 samples

Customer Input

  • Design approval

Time

6–10 Weeks

06

DVT

Goal

Verify product meets all specs.

Key Tasks

  • Reliability testing
  • Debugging

Deliverables

  • DVT samples

Customer Input

  • Approval for certification

Time

4–6 Weeks

07

Сертификация

Goal

Obtain regulatory approvals.

Key Tasks

  • Lab testing
  • Certification submission

Deliverables

  • Сертификаты

Customer Input

  • Target markets

Time

4–8 Weeks

08

PVT

Goal

Verify mass production process.

Key Tasks

  • Assembly line setup
  • SOP creation

Deliverables

  • PVT units

Customer Input

  • Golden sample approval

Time

3–5 Weeks

09

Массовое производство

Goal

Manufacture at scale.

Key Tasks

  • Mass assembly
  • Тестирование

Deliverables

  • Finished goods

Customer Input

  • PO & shipping

Time

4–8 Weeks

10

Post-Launch

Goal

Ensure long-term success.

Key Tasks

  • OTA updates
  • Cost optimization

Deliverables

  • Updated firmware

Customer Input

  • Feedback

Time

Ongoing

What We Can Do

Our comprehensive in-house capabilities ensure seamless transitions between every stage.

ID / CFD

Industrial Design and Computational Fluid Dynamics for optimal aesthetics and thermal performance.

Electronics / Structure

Complete PCBA design, component selection, and robust mechanical engineering.

Prototype

Rapid prototyping using CNC, 3D printing, and quick-turn PCB assembly.

Сертификация

Pre-compliance testing and management of global certifications (CE, FCC, UL).

Инструментальная оснастка

In-house mold design, DFM, and fabrication for plastics and metals.

Пилотное производство

Small batch runs to validate assembly lines, SOPs, and quality control.

Mass Production Support

Scaling manufacturing, supply chain management, and continuous yield improvement.

Key Factors Affecting Timeline

Understanding these variables helps us build a realistic and achievable project schedule.

Возможность подключения

RF tuning, antenna design, and protocol integration (BLE, Wi-Fi, Cellular) add complexity and testing time.

Сертификация

Global certifications like FDA, UL, or strict medical/automotive standards require extensive lab testing.

Tooling Complexity

Multi-cavity molds, overmolding, or complex surface finishes extend tooling fabrication time.

Revision Rounds

Multiple design iterations during EVT/DVT phases directly impact the schedule.

Material Lead Time

Custom components, specialized ICs, or supply chain shortages can delay production.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Yes, we have dedicated in-house software teams for iOS, Android, and cloud integration. We can develop companion apps, IoT dashboards, and manage OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware updates.
Yes. If you choose to use one of our existing, pre-certified PCBA platforms (white-labeling), we can significantly reduce the EE/SW design and certification phases, cutting the timeline by up to 40%.
Pre-compliance testing can begin during the EVT/DVT phases while tooling is being finalized. However, final official certification (like FCC/CE) strictly requires production-tooled samples (from the PVT phase).
A standard pilot run typically consists of 50 to 200 units. This volume is sufficient to validate the assembly line, train workers, finalize SOPs, and perform outgoing quality control (OQC) checks.
 
Design freeze must occur at the end of Stage 04 (EVT), right before Stage 05 (Tooling Kickoff). Any changes to the industrial or mechanical design after tooling has started will result in expensive mold modifications and schedule delays.

Contaminant Engineering•3 min read

PFAS Water Filtration Technologies Explained: Carbon, Resin & RO

Key Takeaway:

PFAS reduction depends on the specific compounds present, treatment media, contact time, water chemistry, and system design. Activated carbon, ion exchange, and Reverse Osmosis address PFAS through different mechanisms.

PFAS are a large family of persistent fluorinated compounds that can occur in drinking-water supplies. Their treatment behavior varies significantly by molecular structure, chain length, functional group, concentration, and the chemistry of the source water.

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) removes PFAS primarily through adsorption. It is generally more effective for many longer-chain PFAS, while shorter-chain compounds tend to break through more quickly. Carbon performance depends on media properties, Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT), competing organic matter, loading, and replacement frequency.

Ion-exchange resins use charged functional sites to capture many PFAS compounds. Properly selected anion-exchange media can provide high capacity and may perform better than conventional activated carbon for some shorter-chain PFAS, although performance still depends on water chemistry and competing ions.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) uses membrane separation rather than adsorption. Properly designed RO systems can provide broad reduction across many PFAS compounds as well as dissolved salts and other contaminants. Unlike carbon or resin, however, RO also produces a concentrate stream that must be managed.

No single technology should be selected from a PFAS label alone. System design should consider which PFAS compounds are present, their concentrations, required reduction targets, flow rate, media life, and the applicable third-party certification or validation requirements.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Product Discovery•3 min read

How to Choose an Under-Sink Water Purifier for Modern Kitchens

Key Takeaway:

Match the treatment technology to your water quality first, then evaluate cabinet space, faucet configuration, flow rate, drain and power requirements, and filter replacement needs.

Choosing an under-sink water purifier starts with water chemistry. Carbon filtration is well suited to chlorine, taste, odor, and many organic contaminants, while Reverse Osmosis is more appropriate when dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants need to be reduced.

For compact kitchens, tankless RO systems eliminate the conventional storage tank and can significantly reduce the space required under the sink. However, membrane capacity stated in GPD does not directly equal faucet flow. When comparing systems, check the actual dispensing flow rate, inlet-pressure requirement, recovery ratio, and whether a booster pump is required.

Installation architecture also matters. Many RO systems require a drain connection, electrical power, and either a dedicated drinking-water faucet or a compatible multi-function faucet. High-flow carbon systems can often connect directly to the existing cold-water line with a simpler installation, but pressure drop and available faucet flow should still be verified.

RO also removes much of the naturally occurring dissolved mineral content. Where taste or mineral balance is a priority, a post-RO remineralization stage can be added. Filter life should be evaluated by both rated capacity and local water quality rather than replacement time alone.

The right system is therefore not simply the smallest or highest-GPD model. It is the configuration that matches the target contaminants, available cabinet space, desired faucet setup, peak dispensing demand, and maintenance expectations.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Water Quality•2 min read

What Does TDS Mean in Drinking Water? Measurement vs Contaminant Reality

Key Takeaway:

A TDS meter estimates the overall concentration of dissolved ionic substances from electrical conductivity. It cannot identify specific contaminants or determine whether water is chemically safe.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refers to the combined concentration of dissolved substances in water. Most handheld TDS meters do not measure TDS directly. Instead, they measure electrical conductivity (EC) and convert that reading into an estimated parts-per-million (ppm) value.

This means a TDS reading can indicate how much dissolved ionic material is present, but not what that material actually is. Calcium, magnesium, sodium, nitrates, and other dissolved ions can all contribute to conductivity, yet a simple TDS meter cannot distinguish between them.

TDS meters are also not suitable for detecting trace contaminants such as PFAS, many VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, or disinfection byproducts. These substances may be present at concentrations far below the level needed to noticeably change electrical conductivity.

A low TDS reading therefore does not guarantee safe drinking water, and a higher TDS reading does not automatically indicate contamination. Water-treatment decisions should be based on laboratory testing for specific contaminants of concern rather than TDS alone.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•2 min read

RO vs UF Water Filtration: Understanding Pore Sizes & Dissolved Minerals

Key Takeaway:

Ultrafiltration can reduce bacteria, turbidity, and suspended particles while retaining most naturally occurring dissolved minerals. Reverse Osmosis provides much broader reduction of dissolved salts and smaller contaminants.

Ultrafiltration (UF) typically uses hollow-fiber membranes with pore sizes in the approximate 0.01–0.1 micron range. These membranes physically retain turbidity, suspended solids, colloids, and many microorganisms while allowing dissolved minerals and salts to remain in the water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) operates at a much finer separation level. Unlike UF, RO can substantially reduce dissolved ions such as sodium, calcium, fluoride, nitrates, and other contributors to total dissolved solids (TDS). This makes RO more suitable when dissolved-salt reduction is a primary treatment objective.

UF generally requires less system pressure and produces little or no continuous concentrate stream in many point-of-use configurations. RO typically requires greater pressure and produces a reject-water stream, but delivers broader contaminant reduction.

For water with acceptable TDS and mineral content, UF can be a simpler mineral-retaining treatment option. Where dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants are a concern, RO is generally the more appropriate technology.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•4 min read

Carbon Block vs Reverse Osmosis: Which Fits Your Need?

Key Takeaway:

Choose RO for dissolved inorganic salts and heavy metals; choose Carbon Block for chemical taste/odor, no wastewater, and high line-pressure flow.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Carbon Block filtration represent two fundamentally different treatment methods: membrane separation and adsorption. Understanding these differences helps determine which technology is better suited to a specific water-quality requirement.

Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane with pore sizes of approximately 0.0001 microns. It can significantly reduce dissolved inorganic contaminants such as TDS, fluoride, nitrates, and certain heavy metals. Because water must be forced through the membrane, RO systems require sufficient pressure or a booster pump and generate a concentrated wastewater stream.

Carbon Block filtration relies primarily on adsorption through compressed activated carbon, commonly with nominal pore sizes around 0.5–5 microns. It is highly effective for chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, taste, and odor, while allowing substantially higher direct-flow rates without producing wastewater.

From an operating perspective, Carbon Block systems are generally simpler, require less energy, and avoid the water loss associated with RO. RO involves higher system complexity and operating cost, but provides substantially broader reduction of dissolved contaminants that Carbon Block alone cannot address.

HisoAir Water Technical Series

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