Crowdfunding campaigns live and die on whether the team behind the product can take a working prototype and turn it into a shipped product before backer patience runs out. For most hardware projects, that means combining two skill sets that often live in different companies: engineering for production, and sourcing the components, packaging, and accessories […]

Crowdfunding has democratised hardware launches, but the gap between “campaign funded” and “product shipped” is where most projects fall apart. The right China startup manufacturing partner is the difference between fulfilling within three months of campaign close and writing apology updates for two years. This guide is for founders heading into a Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or

Wearable trackers, connected resistance machines, smart yoga mats, recovery devices, sleep technology — the category called “fitness devices” has expanded well beyond pedometers. Bringing one to market means combining mechanical engineering, electronics, firmware, app development, certification, and a supply chain that can actually scale once your Kickstarter or DTC launch lands. The right fitness device