For Those Considering OEM/ODM

Light Optical Works carries out design and production of binoculars, Riflescopes, spotting scopes (field scopes), monoculars and similar optical products to the customer's desired performance and exterior appearance. We can also procure presentation boxes to the customer's design, and package and ship our products in them. Learning the customer's wishes is our starting point.

Flow of OEM/ODM

	Ascertaining the specifications
To begin with we have the customer tell us in detail the specifications and performance that are required.
If our own original OEM/ODM basic model is to be utilized		If new development is necessary
	Optical Design	Optical design is carried out according to the desired specifications.
We submit optical performance values under the OEM/ODM basic model, for the customer's approval.	Verification of optical performance	When the optical design is complete, the performance values are submitted to the customer for approval.
If an exclusive exterior is desired, we carry out exterior design.	Mechanism Design	We next carry out the mechanism design, which includes the exterior.
The exterior drawings are submitted to the customer for approval.	Verification of exterior drawings	The exterior drawings are submitted to the customer for approval.
We calculate an estimate comprising the cost of dies, jigs, tools and so forth. We also prepare an estimate for the sample.	Estimate	We calculate an estimate comprising the cost of dies, jigs, tools and so forth. We also prepare an estimate for the sample.
We fabricate the sample.	Preparation of sample	We fabricate the sample.
When the sample has been approved, we make the shift to quantity production.	Quantity production	When the sample has been approved, we make the shift to quantity production.
	Shipping