Does Nike make their sneakers? Or some sweatshop in China. Nike designs their products and out sources it's production.
Same thing with MCIG. The mCig 3.0 and 4.0 is designed in the U.S. And manufactured abroad. Their new EM-J product and new proprietary e-liquid is a great example of design and innovation going on with MCIG.
From Dec. 5, 2014 PR: "In his new capacity, Mr. Snody will draw on his exceptional materials and design expertise developed over a diverse 34-year career. His unique understanding of specialty alloys such as titanium, zirconium, and powdered steels, as well as space-age composites will form the basis of a high-performance, luxury product line of vaporizers and accessories made in the United States."