5 Factors for Choosing 3D Skin Analyzer Manufacturing Partners

The competitive nature of the beauty technology industry, and the crucial role of a manufacturing partner in improving your product, brand, or business potential. We have more than ten years of expertise in the field of intelligent beauty equipment, so we know which factors are crucial to make a great partner more than a piece of specifications.

Basic Intellectual Property and In-house R Research and Development.

An actual technology vendor does not only possess a single assembly line. Explore their fundamental Intellectual Property (IP) in optics, image processing and proprietary skin analysis algorithms. Are they able to build the hardware, as well as the software internally? Having an all-inclusive, unified R&D system is a partner that guarantees smooth optimization of the systems. This implies that the sensor on a camera is optimally tuned to the analytical models in their software and this increases data accuracy and consistency. It also ensures that they are able to offer substantial technical support and even come up with specific features that suit your exact needs in the market instead of depending on third party suppliers to supply the core technology.

Quality Management and Production Control.

The ISO certification does not represent the ultimate. A trusted partner must possess a proven and documented Quality Management System (QMS) which will control all the levels of production such as sourcing of components up to final testing. In sensitive optical and electronics equipment, enquire about their EDS (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions, clean work bench and calibration. Ask them about their First Article Inspection (FAI) procedure and the way they perform batch testing of important performance parameters such as, lighting uniformity and measurement repeatability. A medical aesthetic device must have consistent quality which is non-negotiable.

Certification and Regulatory Compliance Expertise.

Operating in an international regulatory environment is not easy. An established manufacturing companion is a priceless mentor. Evaluate their experience and achievement in acquiring the required certifications, in your target markets. In addition to general ISO standards, this will encompass Medical Device Registration (e.g. FDA, CE MDD/MDR in applicable classes), electrical safety standards (e.g. CE, UL), and electromagnetic standards (e.g. FCC, EMC). They ought to possess a specific regulatory affairs department that can take care of the process of documentation, testing and submission and in so doing you reduce your time-to-market and compliance risks considerably.

Scalability of Supply chains and Production.

The strength of the supply chain of a partner has a direct impact on the availability of your product and the stability of its costs. Assess their relations with the suppliers of the tier-1 components (e.g. of lenses, sensors, and chipsets) and their backup plan in the case of component shortage. More importantly, determine their scalability in production. Are they able to effectively conduct small-batches of OEM production to test the market and transition to large-volume ODM production with ease? They should have flexible and on-demand production that their factory layout and production planning systems should accommodate without affecting the lead times or quality.

Lifecycle Support and Post Launch Partnership.

The collaboration does not stop at the launch of the product but starts. An excellent partner has a lifecycle provision. This involves provision of technical documentation, software/firmware upgrade roadmaps, and convenient spare parts/replacement services. Assess their policy regarding Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and their scalability to new iterations of products or derivatives. A partner that has a long-term interest in your success will collaborate with your company in refining the product, solving the problems in the field in the quickest way, and developing the next generation solution jointly so that your brand will not become irrelevant.

Conclusion: Development of a Success Foundation.

The selection of a 3D skin analyzer manufacturer lies in the fact that you should select a partner with a good technical depth, operational excellence and collaborative spirit of the same spirit that aligns with the ambition of your brand. With stringent assessments of the following five pillars (IP ownership, quality systems, regulatory prowess, supply chain agility and long term support), you have more than a supplier; you have a strategic ally that can make your product vision come true as a dependable and market-ready reality.

This is the partnership model that we have at Bloom Visage by Shanghai Weijiayu Trading Co., Ltd. Our combined R and D, ISO certified strict manufacturing and dedication to collaborative OEM/ODM initiatives have assisted global brands to perform successfully in the smart equipment of beauty arena since 2014.