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Ask HN: Where to look for a manufacturer?

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A friend of mine has an idea for a very simple product, but is completely clueless about where to start looking for a manufacturer. I have no experience in this field so I am as clueless as he is. Can anyone offer any insights or past experiences?

Thank you everyone in advance.

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retroafroman
If you find suppliers of similar products on Alibaba, it's very likely that they will be able to manufacture something to your specs. There's quite a learning curve involved with outsourcing manufacturing. ThomasNet is another option.