SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability is becoming a broader consideration in global watchmaking as brands and manufacturers look beyond material selection to product durability, manufacturing quality, packaging and other stages of the product lifecycle. Against this backdrop, VDEAR is developing a lifecycle-oriented manufacturing approach that brings these considerations into its OEM and ODM production processes.
Sustainability Across the Watch Lifecycle
The shift reflects a wider change across the watch and jewelry industry. The Watch & jewelry Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) continues to promote action around climate resilience, resource preservation and responsible practices across the value chain, while individual watchmakers are increasingly using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to examine the environmental impact of products from raw materials through production and packaging.
A 2024 sustainability report published by a leading watchmaking group, for example, included LCA studies covering raw materials, component production, assembly, packaging and inbound transportation. The findings have informed its focus on material selection, packaging optimization, logistics and product longevity.
For watch manufacturers serving international brands, sustainability is therefore becoming less about a single product feature and more about how manufacturing decisions are made across the product lifecycle.
VDEAR's OEM/ODM manufacturing process covers product development, mold development, production, testing and packaging, allowing these considerations to be addressed at different stages of product development.
This manufacturing model is not aimed at a single "green product", but rather gives brands more options at different stages of product development and connects decisions on materials, product performance, and manufacturing quality.
Material Choices Gain a Lifecycle Perspective
The WJI 2030 identifies "Preserving Resources" as one of its three strategic pillars, bringing the resource impacts and circularity of materials used across the watch and jewelry industry into the sustainability discussion.
This is encouraging brands to explore alternatives to conventional materials. In jewelry and watchmaking, lab-grown gemstones have attracted attention as options that can reduce reliance on traditional gemstone extraction and address considerations around responsible sourcing. Lab-grown moissanite, in particular, is increasingly positioned by industry participants as an alternative to mined gemstones because it is produced without conventional gemstone mining.
VDEAR has incorporated moissanite into its watch product portfolio, including models using VVS moissanite, alongside configurations such as 316L stainless steel cases and sapphire crystals. Its OEM/ODM manufacturing capabilities also cover alloy, silicone and wood for cases, as well as sapphire and mineral glass for crystals and genuine leather, vegan leather, NATO nylon, stainless steel and silicone for straps.
For Chinese watch manufacturers, private label watch manufacturers and OEM watch manufacturers, this range of material and component options provides room to consider material sourcing, durability, design positioning and target-market requirements during product development rather than treating material selection as a production-stage decision.
VDEAR states that its material configuration capabilities do not simply define a material as "sustainable", but rather provide brands with more possibilities to evaluate and select based on specific product needs. From traditional metals and high-durability watch crystals to alternatives such as vegan leather and lab-grown moissanite, this flexibility allows brands to explore material combinations that better align with their market positioning across different product lines.
Designing and Quality Control for Product Longevity
As the industry focuses more on the lifecycle of watches, factors such as durability, reliability, and maintenance are becoming important. The framework established by the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) also incorporates durability, reliability, repairability, and maintenance into its product sustainability considerations.
In watchmaking, this approach can be applied to aspects such as watch design and quality control.
VDEAR offers quartz watches and automatic watches. The automatic watches use self-winding mechanical movements, eliminating the need for regular battery replacements under normal use, thus reducing the need for battery changes from a product design perspective.
Meanwhile, as a professional watch company, VDEAR extends quality control to multiple stages of the manufacturing process. Its quality management system meets the requirements of ISO 9001 standards, starting with incoming quality control (IQC) to inspect core components such as the watch case, dial, movement, strap, and hardware, confirming that relevant materials and parts meet requirements before entering production.
Quality control then goes to the assembly and testing phases, including waterproof testing, functional testing, durability testing, visual inspection, and final quality inspection. Only after passing these inspections does the product enter the packaging and shipping process. This end-to-end control approach reflects its manufacturing philosophy of focusing on long-term performance from the product development stage.
Packaging and Environmental Compliance
Packaging has become an area of increasing attention in watch industry sustainability strategies.
VDEAR provides more than 20 watch box styles, including paper, PU leather, wooden and customized boxes. This allows brands to select packaging according to product positioning and sustainability strategies rather than using a standardized packaging solution across every collection.
Environmental compliance provides another layer of international manufacturing requirements. VDEAR lists CE and RoHS among its certifications, with RoHS addressing restrictions on substances including lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in relevant products and components.
Toward More Sustainable Watch Manufacturing
As sustainability expectations continue to evolve across global watch markets, VDEAR sees lifecycle-oriented manufacturing as an ongoing process rather than a single production objective.
"Sustainability in watch manufacturing is not determined by a single material or production step. It requires consideration across product development, manufacturing quality, compliance and the way a product is designed to perform throughout its use. Our goal is to continue developing manufacturing capabilities that help brands address these considerations in a practical and consistent way," said Mr. Li, the founder of VDEAR.
About VDEAR
VDEAR is a professional watch manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, with a specialty in watch OEM/ODM customization services. With over 18 years of industry experience, its services cover the product design, sample production, manufacturing, quality inspection, packaging design, and brand customization. Through the complete system of supply chain and the professional R&D team, VDEAR is dedicated to provide high-quality watch customization services to clients around the world, enabling them to bring concepts to products.
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VDEAR Develops a Lifecycle-Oriented Manufacturing Approach Amid Growing Sustainability Focus in Watchmaking
In the news release, Autodesk named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment, issued 28-Oct-2026 by Autodesk, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the original version contained incorrect information introduced by PR Newswire during transmission. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
Autodesk named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment
Autodesk leads the future of construction with a design-to-operate platform, embedded AI agents, and open partner ecosystem.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that IDC MarketScape has positioned the company in the Leaders Category of the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment (September 2026, IDC #US54135526).
The assessment evaluated Autodesk's construction management capabilities and strategies. According to the IDC MarketScape, "For the purposes of this research, the IDC definition of construction management software for this report is as follows: Software platforms that manage the construction lifecycle, including the following segments: BIM integration, coordination, conditioning/preparation, preconstruction; project management; virtual design and construction (VDC) and project team collaboration."
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5 year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.
In its profile, IDC MarketScape notes Autodesk's three areas of strength:
- Deep construction industry experience combined with a design-to-operate platform that includes project and geospatial information, as well as a digital twin offering to simplify post-project handoff.
- Embedded AI agents that are targeted for certain tasks (model info, schedule, RFIs, submittals) as well as a general Autodesk Assistant for cross-domain work and model analysis.
- Partnership ecosystem model: Autodesk Platform Services (formerly called Forge) provides a set of applications, APIs, and an open approach for development of new applications. It also has multiple construction communities and partner advisory councils to drive close customer engagement. One large general contractor customer describes its long-time relationship with Autodesk as "mutually beneficial;" other customers express similar sentiments.
In its guidance to buyers, IDC MarketScape says to consider Autodesk when seeking "a single construction management platform across the project life cycle that supports BIM visualization, model coordination, preconstruction, project management, and post-project operational hand-off, as well as an extensive, strong partner ecosystem of providers and a global team that complements the suite of products."
"Construction management software is increasingly being evaluated on its ability to connect workflows, data, and project teams across the construction lifecycle," said Jeffrey Hojlo, research vice president, industrial ecosystems, engineering, & product innovation strategies, IDC. "Autodesk's positioning as a Leader reflects its broad construction management capabilities, investments in embedded AI, and established partner ecosystem. Together, these are important considerations for organizations seeking to improve collaboration and continuity throughout project delivery."
Connecting construction workflows through Autodesk Forma
Autodesk is leading the shift toward more connected, AI-powered project delivery. Autodesk Forma, the industry cloud for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), unites architects, engineers and builders in one connected process instead of a chain of handoffs, using AI to weigh key decisions against desired outcomes, like cost, schedule and sustainability requirements. Forma's open ecosystem includes more than 400 integrations through technology partners and Forma Construction Connect, giving construction teams the flexibility to work with the tools they already use.
The construction management strengths noted by IDC MarketScape are central to that strategy, helping Autodesk build stronger connections across the AEC project lifecycle.
"Construction is entering a new era, where information needs to move with a project and inform decisions from design through delivery," said Lalith Subramanian, vice president, product and engineering, Autodesk Construction Solutions. "I believe IDC MarketScape's recognition is significant because it highlights both the strength of our construction capabilities and our design-to-operate platform. That's the future we're building with Autodesk Forma, bringing design, engineering and construction closer together, with AI embedded in project workflows to help teams move faster, make better decisions earlier, and design and build with greater confidence."
Autodesk is continuing to expand its construction capabilities within Forma. At Autodesk University 2026, the company announced Forma Bid, now in beta, to help contractors compare bids and identify potential gaps in scope; AI-powered insights in Project Home in Forma Build that surface project issues needing attention; and the Daily Log Agent, which turns spoken jobsite updates into structured daily logs.
Additional resources
Read Autodesk's licensed IDC MarketScape excerpt to learn more about the company's recognition as a Leader.
Explore Autodesk Forma for construction to learn more about the tools and capabilities supporting project teams from preconstruction through delivery.
Read Lalith Subramanian's blog on ADSK News for more perspective on the recognition and Autodesk's continued investment in connected construction.
About Autodesk
The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their businesses and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything
IDC MarketScape attribution
Source: "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Construction Management Software 2026 Vendor Assessment", September 2026, IDC #US54135526
About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers. IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures vendor product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of vendor strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Vendor market share is represented by the size of the circles. Vendor year-over-year growth rate relative to the given market is indicated by a plus, neutral or minus next to the vendor name.
Correction: The link to Lalith Subramanian's blog on ADSK News has been updated. Additionally, the accompanying image did not reach our international partners and should be included on those versions.
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