When we say product development we are assuming that you have already covered the first two steps of the full product development stage which are the initial idea stage and the screening (where you ask some initial questions about the product concept and see how it is received). We are looking at the stage of product development where you want to take the idea that you have written on a napkin or a scratch pad and want to put it on paper as a design to get it ready for a prototype.
How often do we get to the stage of we have an idea now what? Obviously when you come up with an idea you need to write it down and run through it to see if it makes sense. The screening process is where you ask your colleagues, co-workers, even people on the street what they think and what might some of the drawbacks be or what might some of the advantages be? Always listen to their opinions and their feedback as it will only help to possibly improve your design and/or give you information that will help you in the future for marketing purposes.
When it comes to patenting, there are many suggestions that can be made, I would suggest taking all of your documents regarding the design and concept of the product that you wish to make and putting them in an envelope and mailing it to yourself and never opening it. Legally this means that this would be your idea and could be used in court as an action for protection. Why waste all of your time and money on applying for a patent when in some cases it might be rejected or need to be revised.
When looking for a design house or someone to put your idea into actual print and drawings make sure that you research them and even contact past customers who used their services. There are many types of design houses and some may not fit your need or are not experts in the product area you are looking for (for example: You have an electronic product but the design house you are working with only designs mechanical items). Make sure you do your research.
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Precision Tool and Die Manufacturing
Are you a manufacturer in need of dies, fixtures, or other tooling fixtures? There are precision tool and die suppliers in China and UGS can help you! Maybe you have a need for cutting tools, gauges or other tools used in the manufacturing process. UGS can supply these also! We have a large list of precision tool and die manufacturers from China and we are very capable of quoting for you and helping you in this area.
Precision tool and die supplies in China are not easy to work with and there are many issues that can occur if you do not work with the experts at UGS. Issues such as material, design, quality, and coating can provide you with inferior tools but at UGS we will not only make sure that all of your requirements are met but we will provide you with very competitive off-shore pricing and that means that you will be able to lower your overhead costs which in turn will create a cost savings that you can pass along to your customers!
No matter what types of tooling, dies, or fixtures you might need we have the precision tool and die manufacturers that you need. We have a very extended list of precision tool and die suppliers in China and we will guarantee our work 100% and that you will be completely satisfied. Maybe you have a need for milling cutters or form tools, we can supply them too. Send us your specifications for your precision tool and die manufacturers requirements to us and we will quote you on your complete requirements
Please fill out our contact us form and send it to us and we will respond within 24 hours. We will then send you our tooling form to have you fill out with all of the complete information that we will need to quote you plus we will need your tooling drawings and to quote you. We will have your quote within two weeks after receipt of all of your requirements. What are you waiting for we can quote all of your precision tool and die requirements at UGS!
Import Bikes From China
Do you have a Bicycle design that is unique? Maybe you have a bike accessory you are looking to have imported. We import bikes from China and can import all of the components and accessories too. Imported bikes are a common item and there are many Chinese bike manufacturers some that are good and some that are bad. If you are dealing directly with a Chinese bike manufacturer, how do you know what type of quality or how do you know that the material used will be to your satisfaction? With UGS, we will not only provide you with complete quality assurance but we will guarantee that your imported bike will be made to your complete satisfaction.
There are many things to consider when bikes are imported from China, what is the material of the frame made of? If you specify that you want a titanium frame you for sure do not want a steel frame because there is a large difference in the weight and in the corrosion resistance. Do you imported bikes meet the CPSC safety requirements for health and safety of children? With UGS we will not only make sure that your safety requirements are meant but we will certify and ship according to the CPSC regulations.
At UGS we are completely responsible for making sure that everything comes in to your satisfaction and if you have any issues at all, call us and we will respond and make sure that you are satisfied with your imported bikes and/or accessories. If you are interested in having us quote on bikes imported from China for you or other product sourcing consulting, simply fill out the ‘contact us’ form on this website and sent it to UGS with your specifications and we will reply and quote you within two weeks!
How To Import Products From China
So you have an idea for a product, you have the design, you have everything ready but you need to know what to do to manufacture it. Have you considered importing from China? Most of our customers have considered importing from China but have not had a good experience. They have either had poor quality, poor shipping, forgot to include the shipping costs, have had issues with China Customs or have received their product but it is nothing like they approved. If this sounds familiar then you need to contact us.
When creating your own product you need to be familiar with long range planning and knowing that if the market accepts your product, you need a way to mass produce the product immediately. Nothing kills a product quicker than the demand outweighing the supply! At UGS we will supply you with the correct product made to your specifications and quality standards guaranteed. We will take care of you as the customer and make sure that you are completely satisfied!
We are familiar with all of the China customs and we are the experts for importing from China and have been doing it since 1981. We can manufacture just about anything from plastics, metal components, to electrical products and components. All we need from you is a 2D, 3D print, or a sample to be able to give you an accurate quote and in most cases we will be able to supply you with a quote within 2 weeks.
So if you are creating your own product and you want to have it quoted for manufacturing, fill out the ‘contact us’ form and send us your drawings and/or prints with all of your quality requirements and we will contact you immediately to confirm all of your project. We look forward to hearing from you and if you want to know how to import products from China, contact us and we will provide you with complete service and give you competitive pricing!
United Global Sourcing exhibiting at the Fabtech Show!
Hello Chicago!
United Global Sourcing will be exhibiting at the Fabtech Show in Chicago starting today until Thursday November 17. The Fabtech show is the North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding show. It is located downtown at the McCormick Center and our booth number is 3421.
Stop by our Booth to discuss how UGS can help with your metal forming, fabricating, finishing and/or welding needs.
China Product Sourcing With Experts
In your business ideas are plentiful, but they are also fragile. Out of many product ideas, only a few will be great. When you pick the great product ideas, you need to have a clear, clean plan of action for production – that is where United Global Sourcing comes in.
Most product sourcing occurs in China, which happens to better for a variety of reasons including cost, time and more. The one problem is – who is going to guide this process and pay close attention to quality? The answer is our dedicated team, which has a vast amount of combined manufacturing experience and has been giving companies like yours peace of mind for over 30 years. China product sourcing with UGS is a great way to outsource your quality management, which is a main concern among organizations doing business in China.
With a location in Shanghai, we have key manufacturing connections to make product outsourcing seamless and easy. We can prototype your product idea with our 3D printer, this way you’ll know the feel and visuals of your product before going for china product sourcing. While we have worked with many large corporations, we’ve also worked with inventors with very amazing ideas. We are so grateful to be able to help these inventors carry out their vision and bring their product to retail consumers.
Importing and producing products from China is often a maze for many small and even large businesses. Sometimes, you need experts – that is United Global sourcing.
What is Global Sourcing?
I was a buyer for over 9 years and the term global product sourcing was never in my vocabulary as I was in purchasing from 1986 to 1996 and at that time when we were thinking of sourcing it was within the US. Now some 15 years later we think in terms of global product sourcing and are not limited to where one can look for their manufacturing needs.
At United Global Sourcing, Inc. we are providing sourcing solutions from around the globe and always looking out for our customers as their sourcing agency by providing them with competitive costs but global product sourcing is more than just lowering costs it is making sure that our customer receives the product and/or component to their complete satisfaction and quality standards. We make sure that our customers are completely satisfied by being their sourcing solution.
What is global sourcing? It is locating the right factory to provide you with the right product and/or component to your complete satisfaction and it is using all of the resources available but if you are a domestic manufacturer looking for components from overseas but don’t know what to do or what the first step is to locating overseas sources then why not utilize a sourcing agency? We are the best at what we do and if we do not already have the right sourcing solution for you, we will locate it. Allow us to become your global product sourcing tool and we will guarantee that we will provide you with the sourcing solutions that you need.
Global product sourcing involves more than price competitiveness, if involves utilizing the right sourcing solutions and making global product sourcing work for you. At United Global Sourcing, Inc. we not only are your sourcing agency but we are your manufacturing partner providing you with the best sourcing solutions possible.
Please contact us and let us show you how we can help you provide sourcing solutions that work best for you.