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How does one find someone to manage the manufacturing of new products? I have a large social platform and several prototype products, but no time to personally manage manufacturing. (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by nvaus@alien.top to c/entrepreneur@indiehackers.space

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Mostly in the title. There are several products I would like to have made which would entail slight variations on existing, widely manufactured products. As one example, moving a button to a different location and redirecting 2 wires would make the existing product serve a totally new purpose. I have about 2MM followers across social media accounts and I wonder if companies exist that manage design and communication with manufacturers for a commission of sales. That may be too much to ask considering factory retooling costs. Really I'm just not sure what a good method is for getting physical products made when I am not able to personally dedicate my time to the process. Who are the right people to start talking to?

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[–] dtat720@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I have done this many times. I used to own a production machining business. What you want to do depends highly on if the existing product has patents and if so, are your changes significant enough to not infringe on said patents.

It isnt cheap, but the pay off is nice if you know how to market the new design

[–] Texgenius577@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you able to share what type of products? I work in manufacturing (mostly textiles) for 20+ years and looking for partners who knows how to sel things on social media. :)

[–] nvaus@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Right now I'm considering a small electronic device and also a liquid soap formulation.