I need help with computer keyboard manufacturing costs

[grecinos]

Hey folks,

I'm writing this thread as per my nephew's high school project.  He needs to create a proposal for manufacturing computer keyboards.  At this point, he needs to find out how much the primary components of a conventional computer keyboard costs (for a company such as Logitech).  I was able to find some DIY websites, but I believe the prices quoted were a bit skewed as they are not meant for mass production.  I'm not sure who else to approach.  Perhaps refurbishing companies?  Can someone please make a suggestion?

TIA,

grecinos

Edited December 17, 2017 by grecinos
The title had a mispelling

[Endy0816]

Maybe look on Alibaba? Should be able to find wholesale and large lot prices there.

Edited December 17, 2017 by Endy0816

[fiveworlds]

A lot of the expense is in QA testing for keyboards. They need to test every few keyboards buttons hundreds of thousands of times for regulations. The lettering cannot fade, the button cannot stop working, there can't be indentations left in the keys etc.

 

[grecinos]

Thanks for the responses.  Turns out his project was due on Thursday of last week.  Your help is much appreciated