WORKING WITH LINKEIGHT
Working with China can be complicated,
working with Linkeight is easy and straightforward
Collaboration and communication are vital to successful production in China, for industrial product sourcing and contract manufacturing our process is critical and allows us to use end-to-end process management to monitor through effective quality controls.
Discovery
Discovery meeting conducted to establish your needs.
Scoping
Factory partners are scoped and briefed.
Proposal
A costed proposal is presented.
Discussion
The proposal is discussed and amendments made.
Offer Accepted
Offer is accepted and agreement formed.
Sample
Samples are prepared, reviewed and signed off.
Order Placed
Timelines are agreed and an order is placed.
Ship & Deliver
Product is shipped and delivered.
Production Review
An ongoing production review is scheduled.
You enjoy the benefits of supply chain efficiency
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes we can, provide us a 3D CAD file or we can create that using our designer. We can prototype through 3D printing or CNC machining (utilising CAM software).
We specialise in plastic and metals but have also worked with glass, foams and wood.
We can accept 3D native files from most CAD software packages (preferably .stp or .IGS). 2D files (.dxf or .dwg) with pdf working files to accompany. Linkeight can provide these file types for you if required.
Quality controls are specific by customer but typically include material checks, dimensional validation, finishing validation checks (includes paint, powder coating, galvanizing). The rate of checking is typically 1-5% of production quantity, at random. Checking rates will increase to as high as 20% if any issues are found.
Yes, design can include conceptual 3D designs, finalisation of 3D design and 2D working files.
Bulk production supply generally take 90 days as a guide after the design is finalised but is dependent on the complexity of the product.
Production lead time could be as fast as 15-20 days.
We stand by our supplier partners who are experts in their fields and most issues can be resolved fairly quickly.
Depending on the manufacturing process, costs can vary and include set up charges for moulds in addition to the price per unit. Typically our quoted price is FIS to our clients premise. As we trade in USD there may be some price fluctuation between orders from time to time.
No, this is included in our unit pricing for delivered goods.
In New Zealand dollars direct to the nominated Linkeight bank account.
At Linkeight we work with both large and small businesses to deliver clear and easy global manufacturing solutions. Explore the customer stories below to learn more about what it’s like to work with Linkeight and the scope of projects that we can work on.
Espresso Corp
ESPRESSO CORP Long-term Linkeight partnership eliminates supply chain stress. Espresso Corp is a New Zealand based company which specialises in developing innovative products and services
Imagination Gin
Imagination Gin Navigating Growth: Imagination Gin and Linkeight’s strategic partnership Imagination Gin operates as a manufacturing business, handling all production internally through a full end-to-end
Pacific Energy Solutions
PACIFIC ENERGY SOLUTIONS Offshore manufacturing concerns eliminated through Linkeight factory assessment and consultancy. Pacific Energy Solutions Director, Perry Hutchinson has been working on an innovative
