{"id":772357,"date":"2025-07-28T11:01:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T05:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=772357"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:01:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T05:31:37","slug":"oem-full-form-original-equipment-manufacturer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"OEM Full Form &#8211; Original Equipment Manufacturer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#What_is_OEM\" title=\"What is OEM?\">What is OEM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_the_Automotive_Industry\" title=\"OEM in the Automotive Industry\">OEM in the Automotive Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_Computer_Software\" title=\"OEM in Computer Software\">OEM in Computer Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_Android_Smartphones\" title=\"OEM in Android Smartphones\">OEM in Android Smartphones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_Skateboard_Manufacturing\" title=\"OEM in Skateboard Manufacturing\">OEM in Skateboard Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_the_Packaging_Industry\" title=\"OEM in the Packaging Industry\">OEM in the Packaging Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#Benefits_of_OEM_Manufacturing\" title=\"Benefits of OEM Manufacturing\">Benefits of OEM Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#Challenges_Faced_by_OEMs\" title=\"Challenges Faced by OEMs\">Challenges Faced by OEMs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_vs_ODM\" title=\"OEM vs ODM\">OEM vs ODM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_Technology_Manufacturing\" title=\"OEM in Technology Manufacturing\">OEM in Technology Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_in_Consumer_Electronics\" title=\"OEM in Consumer Electronics\">OEM in Consumer Electronics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_Licensing_and_Legal_Issues\" title=\"OEM Licensing and Legal Issues\">OEM Licensing and Legal Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#The_Future_of_OEMs\" title=\"The Future of OEMs\">The Future of OEMs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#OEM_Full_Form_FAQs\" title=\"OEM Full Form FAQs\">OEM Full Form FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#Do_OEMs_always_stay_anonymous\" title=\"Do OEMs always stay anonymous?\">Do OEMs always stay anonymous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#Are_OEM_skateboard_decks_of_good_quality\" title=\"Are OEM skateboard decks of good quality?\">Are OEM skateboard decks of good quality?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#What_is_an_OEM_product\" title=\"What is an OEM product?\">What is an OEM product?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#How_does_OEM_work\" title=\"How does OEM work?\">How does OEM work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/oem-full-form\/#Is_an_OEM_product_original_or_fake\" title=\"Is an OEM product original or fake?\">Is an OEM product original or fake?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>OEM Full Form: <\/strong>OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. It builds parts or products for other companies. The company that buys them adds its own brand and sells them. OEMs are not limited to one industry. They operate in sectors like automotive, software, electronics, and packaging. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how OEMs function in these fields.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-772358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OEM-Full-Form-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer.jpg\" alt=\"OEM Full Form - Original Equipment Manufacturer\" width=\"980\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OEM-Full-Form-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer.jpg 980w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OEM-Full-Form-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OEM-Full-Form-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OEM-Full-Form-Original-Equipment-Manufacturer-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_OEM\"><\/span>What is OEM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The full form of OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer. The term OEM can be confusing. It has different meanings in different contexts. Sometimes, an OEM makes the whole system. In other cases, it just makes one part of a larger product. OEMs may also work with companies as suppliers, partners, or contractors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_the_Automotive_Industry\"><\/span>OEM in the Automotive Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The automotive world heavily depends on OEMs. Car manufacturers often don\u2019t make every part themselves. Instead, they outsource parts to Original Equipment Manufacturer suppliers. These manufacturers produce parts designed to match certain car models exactly.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Ford might buy spark plugs from Autolite. It may use batteries from Exide. These are all OEM parts. They go into new Ford vehicles during assembly. Original Equipment Manufacturer parts are original. They match the car\u2019s factory specifications. That\u2019s why mechanics and collectors prefer them. They offer better performance and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, aftermarket parts are made by other brands. These are made by different companies, not the original carmaker or its partners. Champion spark plugs or DieHard batteries are examples. Aftermarket parts may be cheaper. But they may not always fit well. They also vary in quality. Some car parts are sold in multiple ways. The same part may be used in car assembly. It may also be sold as a branded spare part. And it may be available in stores as an unbranded product.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, automakers make exclusive deals with suppliers. These deals prevent suppliers from selling to the public. In such cases, the part is only available through the automaker. The supplier stays hidden behind the brand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Must Check \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/\">List of All Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_Computer_Software\"><\/span>OEM in Computer Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OEMs are also important in software. Microsoft is a key example. It supplies Windows operating systems to OEM computer manufacturers. Companies like Dell and HP get Windows at lower prices. They buy it in bulk. These are called OEM licenses.<\/p>\n<p>Original Equipment Manufacturer versions of Windows are pre-installed. They use a method called System Locked Pre-installation, or SLP. This method ties the Windows product key to the PC\u2019s motherboard. The same software works like a retail version. But the license is tied to the original device. If you replace the motherboard, Windows may ask for reactivation.<\/p>\n<p>Retail versions of Windows are more flexible. You can move them from one PC to another. OEM versions don\u2019t allow that. OEMs also add drivers and apps to Windows. These come bundled with the computer. Some of these extras are useful. Others may slow down the system.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, OEMs gave DVDs or CDs with recovery software. Today, most use recovery partitions on the hard drive. This saves cost and suits newer devices without optical drives. Recovery media created by OEMs works only on specific models. A recovery USB for one laptop model may not work on another. Each image is customized for a certain series.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ibm-full-form\/\">IBM Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_Android_Smartphones\"><\/span>OEM in Android Smartphones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Android OEMs make both hardware and software. Companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, and Sony are major players.<\/p>\n<p>They take the core Android system from Google. Then, they customize it. Samsung calls its version One UI. Xiaomi has MIUI. These custom versions include extra apps, features, and skins. Each OEM adds its flavor to Android. This makes their phones unique.<\/p>\n<p>They also handle updates and security patches. OEMs must adapt each Android release to their devices. This causes delays in updates compared to Google\u2019s own Pixel phones. OEMs control the entire production. They design the phones. They make the parts. They manage the software. This gives them full control over the user experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_Skateboard_Manufacturing\"><\/span>OEM in Skateboard Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The skateboard industry also uses OEMs. Decks, the wooden part of a skateboard, are made by specialized factories. Companies like PS Stix and BBS are well-known OEMs. They don\u2019t sell under their own names. Instead, they supply finished decks to brands.<\/p>\n<p>The brands add their own graphics and sell them. This allows small brands to offer high-quality boards. They don\u2019t need to own a factory. OEMs use good-quality maple wood. They press the layers into molds. They apply the brand\u2019s art. Then they ship the finished product. Most skateboarders don\u2019t know which factory made their deck. They just see the brand name.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/usb-full-form\/\">USB Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_the_Packaging_Industry\"><\/span>OEM in the Packaging Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OEMs also work in packaging. This is common in the wine and gift industry. Many wine companies want special boxes for the holidays. But they don\u2019t make boxes themselves. Instead, they contact an Original Equipment Manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>The OEM designs and manufactures custom gift boxes. These boxes reflect the brand\u2019s image. They are often elegant, festive, or eco-friendly. The wine company adds its label and sells the boxed product. The OEM stays in the background. This system helps companies stand out in the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_OEM_Manufacturing\"><\/span>Benefits of OEM Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OEMs offer many advantages. Let\u2019s look at some.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost Savings: <\/strong>OEMs produce at scale. Large orders reduce the cost per unit. Brands save money without setting up a factory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Efficiency: <\/strong>OEMs are experts in manufacturing. They work faster and more efficiently than non-specialists. This shortens product development time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expertise and Quality: <\/strong>OEMs understand the process in detail. They focus only on producing top-quality parts. This leads to better and more reliable products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility for Brands: <\/strong>Companies can focus on design, marketing, and sales. They leave the technical work to OEMs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customization Options: <\/strong>OEMs can create custom products. Brands can request specific features or designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_OEMs\"><\/span>Challenges Faced by OEMs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working as an Original Equipment Manufacturer isn\u2019t easy. They face many challenges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low Brand Recognition: <\/strong>OEMs rarely get public credit. The final product carries the buyer\u2019s brand. OEMs stay invisible to customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing Pressure: <\/strong>Buyers want low costs. This forces OEMs to cut their costs. Profit margins can become very small.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dependence on Clients: <\/strong>OEMs usually depend on a few large customers. If a client leaves, the OEM may struggle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strict Quality Demands: <\/strong>Clients expect perfect results. Any mistake can hurt the OEM\u2019s reputation and lead to lost contracts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Innovation: <\/strong>OEMs follow client instructions. They don\u2019t design the product. This limits their creative input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/phd-full-form\/\"><span class=\"post post-post current-item\">PhD Full Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_vs_ODM\"><\/span>OEM vs ODM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people confuse OEM with ODM. ODM stands for Original Design Manufacturer. An OEM makes a product designed by another company. An ODM designs and builds the product itself. With ODM, the buyer gets a ready-made product. They just add their branding. With an Original Equipment Manufacturer, the buyer must provide design specs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OEM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>ODM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Design ownership<\/td>\n<td>Buyer<\/td>\n<td>Manufacturer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Customization level<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Time to market<\/td>\n<td>Longer<\/td>\n<td>Shorter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<td>Potentially higher<\/td>\n<td>Generally lower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Innovation<\/td>\n<td>Buyer-driven<\/td>\n<td>Manufacturer-driven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_Technology_Manufacturing\"><\/span>OEM in Technology Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tech companies rely heavily on OEMs. Many top brands don\u2019t build their own devices. Instead, they use OEMs to manufacture parts or whole products. Foxconn, Pegatron, and Quanta Computer are famous tech OEMs.<\/p>\n<p>Foxconn makes iPhones for Apple. It also makes other electronics. Apple designs the iPhone. Foxconn builds it. This model allows companies like Apple to focus on design and marketing. They avoid the burden of factory operations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_in_Consumer_Electronics\"><\/span>OEM in Consumer Electronics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>TVs, printers, routers, and smartwatches\u2014many are made by OEMs. These OEMs produce for different brands. A single OEM factory may produce TVs for multiple companies. The products may have different logos but similar internal parts. This helps reduce production costs. It also speeds up time to market. But it can make product differentiation harder for brands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_Licensing_and_Legal_Issues\"><\/span>OEM Licensing and Legal Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>OEMs often work under strict contracts. These agreements cover licensing, quality, and delivery. In software, OEM licenses come with strict rules. Microsoft, for example, binds its OEM keys to the first installed computer.<\/p>\n<p>There are also rules about software recovery, driver updates, and user support. If they break these rules, they could face legal issues. OEMs must also protect the buyer\u2019s intellectual property. They must not share or reuse confidential designs. Trust is key in OEM relationships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read More &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/ntse-full-form\/\">NTSE Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_OEMs\"><\/span>The Future of OEMs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The OEM model is evolving. Technology is changing how products are made and sold. Automation is reducing labor costs. 3D printing is enabling faster prototyping. Artificial Intelligence is improving quality control. Supply chains are also getting smarter. OEMs must adopt new tools to stay competitive. Sustainability is another big trend.<\/p>\n<p>Clients want eco-friendly manufacturing. OEMs are now investing in green practices. Global demand is rising. But so is competition. OEMs must deliver faster, cheaper, and better. Some OEMs are becoming brands themselves. They no longer want to stay invisible. This is more common in consumer tech.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_Full_Form_FAQs\"><\/span>OEM Full Form FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_OEMs_always_stay_anonymous\"><\/span>Do OEMs always stay anonymous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMost OEMs do not display their brand on products. But some are now becoming visible by launching their own branded products. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_OEM_skateboard_decks_of_good_quality\"><\/span>Are OEM skateboard decks of good quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. OEM deck manufacturers like PS Stix and BBS use premium materials and techniques. Many top brands use them for their boards. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_OEM_product\"><\/span>What is an OEM product?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn OEM product is made by one company. Another company sells it using its own brand name. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_OEM_work\"><\/span>How does OEM work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe OEM builds the product. Another company brands and sells it. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_OEM_product_original_or_fake\"><\/span>Is an OEM product original or fake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOEM products are original. They are not fake or copies. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Do OEMs always stay anonymous?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Most OEMs do not display their brand on products. 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