Lessons from the Factory Floor: Scaling from Prototype to Mass Production in China

I interviewed Hans Stam about practical lessons from building hardware in China versus Europe and why “hardware is hard” but becomes manageable when you understand the process.

Hans explains how Chinese factory ecosystems move from prototype to mass production. The conversation covers pitfalls in Europe’s decision-by-committee culture, critical-path project planning, choosing certification partners, selecting Chinese factories, CapEx vs. OpEx trade-offs, component shortages, and many other topics.

👉 Let me know if those topics are relevant to your business.

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