Brand Analysis | MAN | MINI | Supply Chain
From Silicon to Scan Tool: The Hidden Global Web Behind Your OBD2 Scanner
Insight: The $20 Bluetooth dongle hides a multi-continent supply chain where a single microcontroller (ELM327 or clone) determines 40% of BOM cost, and Chinese assembly faces 25% tariffs on both chips and finished goods. 1. Assembly & Final Manufacturing Where Are OBD2 Scanners Assembled? The vast majority of consumer OBD2 scanners (handheld units, Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi dongles)…