KAW-GR-01
Handheld Electric Coffee GrinderA portable electric grinder for pour-over brewing, built as a Private Label platform for coffee brands and roasters.
Capability
Platform-based ODM
Real product differentiation on an existing platform: CMF, configuration, calibration, accessories and packaging, without a new tooling programme.
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Primary question
Reviewed by Sample reviewer
Last fact checked 2026-09-17
What can be changed without paying for new tooling?
Colour, material and finish, configuration within the existing envelope, calibration to your reference, dedicated accessories and packaging. A modified or new mould, or a different motor or battery architecture, moves the project into separately quoted tooling work.
01Fit
Who this is for, and who it is not for.
Suitable for
- Established brands with a product manager and an annual roadmap
- Buyers who need to look different from the reference product, not just branded
Not for
- First-time buyers with no defined SKU
- Projects whose only difference is a logo — that is Private Label
02Scope
Included, optional, quoted separately, or not available
Defining the boundary up front is what stops a project drifting into repeated rework.
Colour, material and finish changes on existing partsIncluded as standard
Configuration changes within the existing envelopeIncluded as standard
Grind calibration to a customer referenceOptional
Dedicated accessory or packaging setIncluded as standard
Changes that need a modified or new mouldSeparately quoted
A different motor, battery architecture or drivetrainNot available
Included as standardOptionalSeparately quotedNot available
03Requirements
What the buyer must provide
- A defined target SKU and market
- A quantity at the platform tier, or an annual commitment
- A named engineering contact on the buyer side for specification decisions
- Acceptance that calibration work is validated on a golden sample
04Deliverables
What the buyer receives
- A written specification delta from the base platform
- A calibrated golden sample and its test record
- Dedicated accessory or packaging tooling where specified
- Production release against the frozen specification
05Process
How the collaboration runs
| Stage | Buyer input | What we produce | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement and gap analysis — Separate what the platform can do from what would need tooling | Target market, positioning, competitor reference | A feasibility note with a cost and risk view | Project accepted into ODM |
| Specification and quotation — Turn the requirement into a frozen, costed specification | Decisions on the specification delta | A frozen specification and a formal quotation | Specification frozen |
| Prototype and calibration — Prove the delta on real units | Test criteria and feedback | Prototypes plus a calibration and test record | Prototype approved |
| Pilot run — Confirm the line produces the approved unit repeatedly | Pilot order and any retailer requirements | Pilot batch, inspection record and a golden sample | Golden sample locked |
| Mass production — Deliver at the agreed quantity and quality | Deposit and shipping instructions | Production batch with inspection documentation | Pre-shipment inspection |
06Products
Where this capability applies today
KAW-KT-01
Pour-over KettleA gooseneck pour-over kettle designed for controlled flow, sized to sit alongside the grinder in a branded set.
KAW-SV-01
PE ServerA single-cup server that closes the pour-over loop without the breakage risk of glass, which is why it sits in the standard set.
KAW-SET-01
Coffee Set / Gift BoxThe standard pour-over set in one branded box: grinder, PE server, filter paper and kettle, with a fixed core and a limited menu of add-ons.
07Buyers
Who asks for this
Find a second or replacement brand with defensible margin, protected territory and supply that does not dry up mid-season.
Turn an existing coffee customer base into equipment customers without funding a product development programme.
08IP and confidentiality
Who owns what
Background IP — the base platform, existing moulds, generic parts and engineering know-how — stays with KAFFAWERK and the Sanken Group. Foreground IP that the customer pays to develop is protected by contract, and exclusivity can be granted for a defined territory, channel or SKU. A paid tooling programme grants defined rights to the tooling, not ownership of the platform it fits.
09Commercial
Where the numbers come from
MOQ, lead time, payment and sample rules are maintained in the commercial terms and sample policy and are read from there, not restated per capability. Quotation currency is USD, default trade term FOB, valid for 30 days.
10Evidence
Basis for these statements
Platform-based ODM works within an existing platform rather than starting from a blank sheet.
ConfirmedScope: capabilityType: company recordReviewed by: Sample reviewerChecked: 2026-09-17
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Buyer segments
11Related reading
Articles on this subject
Start from an existing platform unless the form or function genuinely cannot be reached any other way. Platform-based ODM covers colour, finish, configuration, calibration, accessories and packaging without new tooling, and only the residue needs a full development programme.
By reading the scope rather than the badge. Compliance applies to a specific model, battery and charger configuration, brand and market, so ask for a gap list against your exact configuration instead of accepting a certificate that may name a different unit.
Discuss platform-based odm for your project.
Send the product, market, volume and what has to be different. We will confirm the scope, the conditions and what still needs a project decision.