# Rugged Device OEM / ODM Development Canonical source: https://sotengroup.com/oem-odm/?lang=en Language: en Publisher: SOTEN GROUP Discuss OEM/ODM rugged tablets, handhelds and dedicated industrial devices: product definition, electronics, mechanics, OS adaptation, prototypes and manufacturing handover. SOTEN aims to work as an extension of your engineering team, connecting requirements with product definition, design, validation and manufacturing for custom industrial mobile devices. 01 / PRODUCT DEFINITION ### Definition & feasibility Define environments, users, interfaces and target markets. 02 / HARDWARE & MECHANICAL ### Electronics & mechanics Discuss platforms, interfaces, mechanical integration and rugged design. 03 / SOFTWARE & INTEGRATION ### Systems & integration Scope system adaptation, drivers, SDKs and application integration. 04 / VALIDATION & NPI ### Validation & industrialization Plan validation and connect prototypes, pilots and production. YOUR ENGINEERING PARTNER ## Start with a problem. Engineer together. 01 ### Discover Define the application, environment, target markets and business boundaries. Requirements / feasibility review 02 ### Define Agree on architecture, interfaces, modules and validation scope. Specification baseline / scope 03 ### Engineer Develop industrial and mechanical design, electronics and system adaptation. Design package / prototypes 04 ### Validate Test against agreed requirements and close issues and changes. Test plan / validation records 05 ### Industrialize Align materials, assembly, processes and production testing. Pilot review / manufacturing package 06 ### Deliver & support Deliver under the project agreement and manage versions and service needs. Delivery records / support plan Requirements for special environments, wireless communications and industry compliance require agreement on standards, test scope and certification responsibilities. [Discuss engineering ↗](https://sotengroup.com/contact/?lang=en)