For Commercial IoT Companies
Scaling Hardware? We’re Built for It.
From crowdfunding to VC rounds, we help founders turn prototypes into production-ready products.
But first, lets look at why hardware start-ups struggle with moving from prototype to production?
01
Poor Factory Communication
Early-stage hardware teams often struggle with factory communication across time zones, languages, and technical expectations. Misunderstood specs, untracked changes, and slow responses lead to rework, quality issues, and costly delays—especially when founders are managing suppliers for the first time.
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02
Missed Launch Timelines
Hardware startups live and die by launch dates. Production delays, tooling setbacks, and last-minute quality failures can derail crowdfunding promises, investor confidence, and retail opportunities. Without experienced oversight, small issues compound into missed milestones and lost momentum.
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03
Certifications Like CE & FCC Can Be a Mystery
Navigating CE, FCC, and other regulatory requirements is complex and often misunderstood by first-time founders. Unclear testing paths, incorrect documentation, or late-stage compliance failures can block shipments, delay launches, or require expensive redesigns after production has already started.
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04
You May Not Have In-House Experts
Most hardware startups don’t have internal specialists for manufacturing, quality control, or regulatory compliance. Founders are forced to make high-risk decisions without clear guidance—relying on factories whose priorities may not align with long-term product success or legal responsibility.
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So, why ArdenCraft?
Complete Development Skills: "Electronics and software design, physical design, research and development experience" – Ardencraft offers everything needed for IoT product development.
UK-China Development Team: Our "UK engineers with a local China team" has over 25+ years of experience and directly solves the problem of not knowing about Chinese factory processes, making things run smoothly.
Proven Development Method: Our "Tried and tested Product Development Template" means things are done well and risks are lower, which is good for startups needing speed and clear plans.
Large Factory Network: 100+ factories under contract" shows we have good suppliers for IoT parts and manufacturing, helping with making many products.
And finally...
Quality Aftermarket Care.
Ardencraft supports hardware startups beyond production with proactive aftermarket care designed to protect your product, brand, and growth plans. We manage post-launch quality issues, factory accountability, and ongoing compliance needs. So problems are resolved quickly without disrupting customers, investors, or future scaling.
As you grow into new markets or higher volumes, our teams remain engaged to support continuous improvement, documentation updates, and supplier performance. Giving founders peace of mind long after launch.
Still Unsure?
No problem! Here are some case studies from our previous projects.
Peter W
(Senior Purchasing Manager)
The supply chain investigation that Ardencraft carried out was impressive! It was also a pleasant surprise that they could provide very competitive pricing on their sourcing whilst drastically improving the quality of the products. We were doubtful at first but having placed several containers of orders with them, we have full trust in their supply chain and sourcing skills!
Ready to get started?
Mohammed Abid Ali (Ardencraft CEO)
To get started, simply use our calendar to book an initial 30 minute meeting with me. During our first meeting, we'll go over your product and discuss what sets it apart from the competition. From there, we can work together to develop a strategy that meets your business needs and helps it grow in a sustainable way.