What is an OEM Battery?
OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer." An OEM battery is produced by a manufacturer according to the designer's requirements. Specifically, the manufacturer produces the battery based on the needs and authorization of the original factory, following specific conditions. All design drawings, etc., are entirely manufactured and processed according to the upstream manufacturer's design. This is what OEM means.
Currently, major brand hardware manufacturers all have OEM manufacturers. This means that the products are not produced by the original brand manufacturers but are produced in cooperation with a processing factory and branded with their own brand. Compared to products sold based on brand value, OEM products usually appear in the low-end products of first-tier brands.
We can also understand OEM as OEM production. This model first became popular in developed countries such as Europe and the United States. It is a game rule for large international companies to find their comparative advantages, reduce production costs, and increase brand added value. In recent years, the computer hardware of major first-tier brands and even second-tier brands has generally adopted the OEM model. Only the vast majority of mid-to-high-end products are technically confidential and produced by the brand merchants themselves. However, most first-tier brand manufacturers have strict control over product quality, so the OEM manufacturers selected by first-tier brands are mostly second- and third-tier manufacturers with certain strengths. This does not necessarily mean that OEM products are poor. Despite this, everyone still prefers original products.
What is an ODM Battery?
ODM stands for "Original Design Manufacturer." ODM companies create new product designs and specifications based on product idea briefs provided by customers. In most cases, ODMs also manufacture the products they design, and customers put their names on the products and sell them in the marketplace.
For example, if you are an electronic equipment manufacturer, CTECHi can help design and produce batteries that meet the specific size and charging and discharging requirements of your equipment. ODM batteries also include product design, production, and complete after-sales service. In the case of ODM, customers need to set sufficient parameters and frameworks, and the ODM company needs to design a battery that meets these requirements.
Differences between ODM and OEM Batteries
In brief, ODM means that customers put forward requirements, and manufacturers design and produce lithium batteries according to these requirements. OEM means that the solution is provided by the customer, and the manufacturer is only responsible for the production of lithium batteries.
- ODM = "Design + Production"
- OEM = "Production"
How to Choose a Reliable OEM Battery Factory
- Manufacturing Years: Choose a factory with a long history of manufacturing. Such factories have encountered more projects and have richer experience.
- Technical Backbone Experience: The longer the technical backbone has been in the battery industry, the more experienced they are, and the stronger their problem-solving abilities.
- Company Qualifications: Check the company's qualifications, such as CE certificates and other relevant certifications.
CTECHi is a veteran manufacturer with 19 years of experience in the battery industry, boasting over 300 experienced technical team members and comprehensive certification qualifications.
With the above information, we hope to help you better understand OEM and ODM batteries and choose the right manufacturer.