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An Insider’s Guide to Shenzhen Manufacturing

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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June 15th, 2015November 13th, 2015 8

Gareth Branwyn talks to maker pros about Shenzhen, China, “the Digi-Key catalog meets Blade Runner.”

Shenzhen for Noobs: Quick Tips for the China-Bound Maker

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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June 3rd, 2015June 10th, 2015 1

Shenzhen has become one of the most important destinations for makers looking to get their inventions produced. But don’t go without a guide. Here are just a few tips to get you started.

Why I Quit My Job and Moved to Shenzhen

By Frank Teng

Frank Teng

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”

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January 27th, 2015September 24th, 2015

After some months of deliberation, I finally decided to make the choice — it’s now or never. I sent this email to my awesome co-workers at Make:, who were all extremely supportive. Hi friends, I’m not a goodbye kinda person so I didn’t want to make this a thing. But my last day at Make: will […]

Prototyping a Tennis-Tracking Device in Shenzhen: A Lesson

By Sergey Feingold

Sergey Feingold

I'm an engineer who loves big mechanical things and small electronic things, even more when the two are mixed! When I'm not making stuff I'm drinking coffee and playing with my weenie dog. My dream is to live in a warehouse so if you happen to own one I'm prepared to pay up to $100.

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July 4th, 2014 0

A must-read for any makers considering prototyping product ideas.