Full OEM/ODM Development Journey

From Concept to Mass Production

A proven 9-stage development framework powered by 15 years of silicone manufacturing expertise. We transform your ideas into certified, mass-produced reality -- with full transparency at every milestone.

9
Development Stages
±0.1mm
Precision Tolerance
15Y
OEM Experience
Silicone product development workflow
Requirements and project definition
01 Discovery Phase

Requirements Communication & Project Definition

We begin every project with a structured intake process to fully understand your product vision, target market, compliance needs, and commercial constraints. A dedicated project manager translates your brief into a clear technical scope.

  • Technical brief workshops -- product goals, use cases, target cost & MOQ
  • Market & compliance mapping -- FDA, LFGB, CE, RoHS, REACH requirements
  • Project charter -- timeline, deliverables, NDA & IP protection
Duration3-5 Days
OutputSigned Brief + NDA
02 Industrial Design

Appearance, Structure & Material Design

Our in-house industrial designers craft the product's aesthetics, ergonomics, and internal structure in parallel. We recommend the ideal silicone grade (HCR solid or LSR liquid) and process based on performance, cost, and feel.

Aesthetic Design

Color palette, surface finish, logo placement, texture mapping

Structural Design

Wall thickness, draft angles, parting lines, over-mold geometry

Material Selection

Shore hardness 10A-80A, food-grade / medical-grade options

DFM Analysis

Design for Manufacturing -- mold-friendly early iterations

Appearance structure and material design
3D modeling and engineering review
03 Engineering

3D Modeling & Engineering Review

Design concepts are converted into high-fidelity 3D CAD models (STEP / IGES / STL) and reviewed by our tooling engineers. Mold-flow simulations identify potential defects -- short shots, air traps, warpage -- before any steel is cut.

SolidWorks / UG / Pro-E modeling CAD
Mold-flow simulation & FEA analysis CAE
Engineering review meeting & sign-off DFM
04 Tooling

Mold Design & Manufacturing

Our in-house tool shop designs and machines precision molds using premium P20, 718H, S136, or NAK80 steels. CNC, EDM, and mirror-polishing technologies deliver molds built for millions of shots at ±0.1mm tolerance.

1M+
Shot life per mold
15-30d
Mold lead time
S136
Mirror steel option
Multi
Cavity configurations
Mold design and manufacturing
Sample making and customer confirmation
05 Validation

Sample Making & Customer Confirmation

T0, T1 and T2 trial samples are produced on the actual production mold. Detailed sample reports -- including photos, dimensional data, and material certificates -- are shared with you for approval before moving forward.

T0
First Trial Shot

Baseline sample from the newly completed mold

T1
Refined Sample

Adjusted parameters, finishing & post-processing applied

T2
Golden Sample

Customer-approved reference for mass production QC

06 Pilot Production

Testing, Optimization & Small-Batch Pilot

Before full production, a pilot run of 300-1,000 units validates process stability. We conduct a full battery of physical, chemical, and aging tests -- then fine-tune parameters for repeatable, consistent output.

Tensile Testing

Strength & elongation

Aging Test

Temp & humidity cycles

Tear Resistance

45% toughness boost

Impact Testing

Drop & fatigue checks

07 Mass Production

Formal Mass Production & Quality Control

49+ silicone molding machines operate 24/7 under ISO 9001 protocols. Every batch is overseen by QC inspectors with 5+ years of experience, with 100% visual inspection and SOP-based AQL sampling.

32
Solid Silicone Machines

HCR compression & injection

17
LSR Machines

Liquid injection molding

100%
Full Inspection

Visual, dimensional, functional

ISO
9001 Certified

SOP + AQL protocol

In-Process Quality Gates

IQC → IPQC → FQC → OQC. Four inspection checkpoints prevent defects from moving downstream, keeping cumulative reject rates below 0.5%.

FDA LFGB CE RoHS REACH
08 Fulfillment

Packaging, Shipping & Reorder Support

From retail-ready blister packs and FSC paper boxes to Amazon FBA labeling and barcoding -- we handle custom packaging in-house. Flexible Incoterms (FOB, CIF, DDP) and dedicated reorder lanes keep your supply chain predictable.

Custom retail packaging
Amazon FBA ready
Global logistics (sea/air/rail)
Dedicated reorder lanes
Packaging shipping and reorder support

Project Deliverables by Stage

Full transparency with documented outputs at every milestone -- so your team always knows what's coming and when.

Stage
Deliverable
Format
Timeline
01 · Brief
Project charter, NDA & technical specification
PDF / Signed Docs
Week 1
02 · Design
Concept sketches, color/material/finish board
PDF / Rendering
Week 2
03 · Engineering
3D CAD files, DFM report, mold-flow analysis
STEP / PDF
Week 3
04 · Tooling
Mold design drawing, tooling photos
PDF / Images
Week 4-7
05 · Sample
T0/T1/T2 samples + dimensional report
Physical + PDF
Week 8
06 · Pilot
Pilot batch + full lab test report
Lab Certificates
Week 9
07 · Production
Bulk goods, QC inspection report, COA
Shipment + PDF
Week 10+
08 · Shipping
Packing list, B/L, commercial invoice, certs
Export Docs
On Ship
Ready When You Are

Launch Your Complete Development Project

Share your concept, sketch, or reference sample. Our engineering team will respond within 24 hours with a feasibility review and project timeline -- no obligation.

Email
edwin@gd-yums.com
Factory
No. 50 Jinyuan New Road, Shilongkeng Village, Liaobu Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China