Smart-glasses OEM/ODM from concept to MP, with clear gates and accountable owners.
SmartXY reduces AI/AR smart-eyewear development risk through requirement freeze, platform selection, optical co-design, DFM, validation and mass-production governance.
Choose the right path: OEM, ODM or JDM.
The fastest route is not always the safest. The right model depends on how much of the product definition, platform architecture, optics, software and IP you already own.
Build-with-logo
You bring the custom logo, package design, and APP animation; SmartXY delivers DFM, sourcing, manufacturing, QC and shipment.
- Best for: SmartXY production-ready models
- Focus: Fast local market pilot test, cost, yield, and delivery reliability
- IP: design owned by SmartXY
- MOQ: 500-1K units
Catalog Customization
Start from a pre-validated SmartXY series, then customize POC, PRD, ID/CMF, CNC Function Prototype, UI, firmware protocol/app, regional certification, and packaging.
- Best for: the best fit to the local market
- Focus: platform reuse with light customization
- IP: SmartXY platform + your brand layer
- Commercial: NRE + Tooling Mold + Production
Custom Engineering
Co-engineer a differentiated product on a SmartXY base platform — hardware options, chips, optics, firmware/app scope and regional compliance defined per project.
- Best for: differentiated, category-defining launches
- Focus: deep, controlled customization
- IP: jointly defined, with clear boundaries
A seven-step smart-eyewear delivery system, from definition to MP.
Requirement freeze
Market scope, specs, ID/CMF, certification, budget and launch schedule.
Architecture
Chipset, OS, power, camera/audio, optics, SDK/API and OTA plan.
ID / MD / HW / SW
ID, mechanics, electronics, firmware, app and algorithm interfaces.
Prototype
CNC, 3D print, PCB/FPC samples, dev boards and interaction validation.
EVT / DVT
Functional, DFM, optical, electronic, acoustic, thermal and reliability validation.
PVT
Trial build, process validation, yield metrics, reliability reports and certification.
MP release
Yield ramp, ERP/MES traceability, QC plan, packaging, logistics and lifecycle.
Stage-gate rigor with fast weekly execution.
SmartXY uses an IPD-inspired lifecycle adapted for lightweight, high-speed smart-eyewear projects. Each phase has entry/exit criteria — when criteria are not met, the project does not move forward blindly.
Phase gates that protect time, cost and quality.
Concept & planning
Cross-domain co-initiation across acoustics, optics, electronics, software, hardware, structure and supply chain.
Development
High-frequency prototype iteration with DFM embedded before design lock.
Verification
EVT, DVT and PVT gates establish KCP controls to pre-identify and mitigate risks.
Mass production
Trial-production review, yield ramp-up, test-tooling finalization and MP execution.
Not only a supplier — a technology partner with transparent decision-making.
For strategic programs, the most important deliverable is a traceable decision system that lets both teams see risks early and close issues fast.
End-to-end process sync
Requirement intake, solution design, key-device selection, development and testing validation are fully visible.
Joint solution review
Customer participation in architecture, interface definition, BOM decisions and optical/HW/SW routing.
System alignment
Drawings, documentation templates, code specs, material control, version management and test standards.
Dedicated interface owners
A dedicated PM and technical lead per project to reduce cross-department communication overhead.
Delivery objectives
Progress visibility, risk controllability, clear accountability and traceable milestones.
One traceable system
Decisions, risks and versions visible end-to-end — the core of low-risk co-development.
High-frequency, transparent and closed-loop control.
Progress, bug and version control aligned with customer systems.
Daily development plans, weekly project sync, technical review, monthly retrospective, code review, release review and version change logs with impact scope, timing and rollback strategy.
Clear IP boundaries, code isolation, delivery encryption and privacy-by-design.
01Standardized R&D process
Requirements → proposal → design → test → MP review with full-process documentation and version control.
02Legal safeguards
NDA, software copyright and IP-ownership agreements define cooperation boundaries before deep development.
03Access control
Role-based access control, permission hierarchy and immediate revocation upon personnel departure.
04Code isolation
Dedicated code repository per client project with strict isolation from other projects.
05Environment isolation
Independent development, testing and delivery/release environments.
06Delivery protection
SDK and core algorithms protected via obfuscation, encryption and anti-reverse-engineering.
07Audit & traceability
Logging of code access, download, commit and artifact transfer for a complete audit trail.
08Privacy architecture
Data minimization, least-privilege access and on-device processing for sensitive data.
Manufacturing transparency from supply chain to delivery.
Supply chain mgmt
Cost analysis, order approval, procurement, inventory and quality control.
Production mgmt
BOM, materials, orders, inspection, warehousing, replenishment and reports.
Digital production
Full traceability, error-proofing and key-parameter logging via one-item-one-code.
ERP + MES sync
Procurement, production, quality, warehousing and delivery transparency.
OEM 1–3 months · ODM 6–9 months · JDM scope-dependent
Timeline depends on optical complexity, certification scope, tooling, firmware/app/cloud integration and requirement-change discipline. The earlier requirements are frozen, the lower the downstream cost and schedule risk.
| Stage | Key output |
|---|---|
| ID design | Concept, 3D, CMF and wearing experience |
| Mechanical structure | Stack-up, hinge, IP-rating strategy and ergonomics |
| HW + SW development | Schematic, drivers, app, SDK/API and OTA |
| Prototype & validation | CNC, 3D print, tooling validation and reliability tests |
| Manufacturing release | SMT, assembly, QC, PVT, yield ramp-up and MP release |
OEM/ODM questions before starting a program
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Ready to convert your smart-eyewear concept into an executable launch plan?
Prepare your product definition, target market, expected volume, launch timing, target BOM and certification markets — we'll help choose the right OEM or ODM route.