Start with the
right board.
Plan rigid, flex, rigid-flex and HDI construction with a stack-up that supports your mechanical and electrical requirements.
Rigid & multilayerFlex & HDI
Engineering starts with the right build
PCB assembly
and manufacturing.
Built around
your next idea.
Connect board fabrication, component sourcing and assembly with a clear path from your first prototype to a production-ready build.
Every connection matters.Design. Fabricate. Assemble. Verify.
One project. A connected process.
The right route from
design files to finished boards.
Choose a manufacturing approach around your design maturity, material requirements and component supply.
Start with the
Bring the whole
build together.
Coordinate bare boards, parts, SMT and through-hole assembly in one controlled manufacturing package.
BOM reviewSMT & through-hole
Move forward
with fewer surprises.
Resolve file mismatches, component substitutions and test coverage before a small issue becomes a production delay.
DFM & DFABuild documentation
Manufacturability, from the start
A better build starts
before the line starts.
PCB assembly and manufacturing work best when fabrication data, the BOM and assembly instructions describe the same revision. Review the decisions that affect yield, cost and delivery before releasing your files.
- Stack-up and materialsBalance layer count, dielectric properties, copper weight and board thickness.
- Components and footprintsCheck manufacturer part numbers, availability, package variants and polarity.
- Assembly and inspectionSpecify component-side requirements, inaccessible joints and the right inspection method.
- Testing and acceptanceDefine what must be measured, the pass criteria and the records required at shipment.
From files to fabrication
Make your next build easier to quote.
01
Prepare your files
Package Gerbers or an agreed intelligent format, drill files, the BOM and placement data under one revision.
02
Define the build
Specify quantities, board construction, component supply, inspection and the delivery target.
03
Resolve the review
Confirm engineering questions, approved alternates and any stack-up changes before release.
04
Verify the result
Agree first-article checks, functional test coverage and documentation before shipment.
Application-led engineering
Different environments.
Different board requirements.
Translate the demands of your product into specific fabrication, assembly and verification requirements.
Industrial electronicsThermal cycling, vibration and long service lifeTelecommunicationsSignal integrity, RF performance and powerConsumer & wearablesCompact layouts and production economicsMedical devicesTraceability and documented acceptanceAutomotive electronicsEnvironmental requirements and change controlResearch & developmentSmall builds, experimentation and iteration
Practical knowledge for better boards
Make the next design
decision with confidence.
Design for assembly
A clean BOM is a better starting point.
Match reference designators, quantities and package details before sourcing begins.
Stack-up planning
Get the layer structure right early.
Connect impedance targets, return paths and manufacturing constraints before routing.
Cost engineering
Reduce cost without guessing.
Separate board construction, components, setup and test costs in your quote review.
Compare construction and production options with these PCB fabrication and assembly resources.
Ready to move from requirements to pricing? Request a PCB manufacturing quote.
Common project questions
Before you release
your next board.
Get the basics right, then use the technical pages to work through your specific requirements.
What is the difference between PCB manufacturing and assembly?
Manufacturing creates the bare printed circuit board. Assembly installs and solders the components. A turnkey project coordinates both with component sourcing and agreed testing.
Which files are needed for a quote?
Start with fabrication data, drill files and board specifications. For assembly, include a BOM, pick-and-place data and assembly drawings. Add quantities, revision, delivery requirements and your test plan.
What determines project lead time?
Board complexity, material availability, component supply, engineering questions, assembly operations and test requirements all affect the schedule. Confirm the quoted start conditions and delivery date for your actual build.
How should I choose inspection and testing?
Match the method to the defect or function you need to verify. AOI, X-ray, electrical checks and functional tests provide different types of coverage; no single method proves every aspect of the finished product.
Your next board starts here
Give your project a clear path to production.
Bring your files, requirements and questions together.