Owen Wilson is trading laughs for thrills in his new movie No Escape, a new film from The Weinstein Company, which also stars Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell. Directed by John Erick Dowdle, the thriller follows an American businessman, played by Wilson, as he moves his loved ones to Southeast Asia to begin a new life.
The term OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. What does that really mean? It means that the part was made by a company that is a subcontractor to a vehicle manufacturer. It DOES NOT mean the part was made by the manufacturer.
Updated May 18, 2017. The acronym OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Typically, OEM refers to original parts for the automotive industry. For example, if you have a Chevy and need an engine, you can purchase one from another manufacturer or an authentic Chevrolet engine. While the manufacturer may not make the exact part, OEM refers to the part that the manufacturer used in the original vehicle.