Prototype Fabrication Support
Managing fabrication and assembly of your first prototype boards end-to-end
From Gerber files to assembled boards in your hands — without the procurement headache.
What This Service
Actually Covers
Getting your first boards made is a minefield of supplier communication, file format issues, and assembly questions. We prepare complete fabrication packages, liaise with PCB fabs and assembly houses on your behalf, review fab drawings for errors, and support bring-up when the boards arrive. You get tested, working boards — not a stack of excuses.
Expert Engineers
Projects Delivered
Client Satisfaction
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Everything Included
A detailed breakdown of every capability we bring to this engagement — no hidden scope.
Complete fabrication package preparation (Gerbers, drill, assembly, fab notes)
Fab drawing and ODB++ review for fabrication errors
Pick-and-place file generation and centroid data preparation
Assembly drawing creation with polarity and orientation callouts
Solder paste stencil specification and ordering
CM selection and RFQ management for prototype quantities
First-article inspection support and NPI review
Bring-up support for first-article boards
How We Approach
This Service
A clear, structured methodology tailored specifically to this engagement.
Fabrication Package Preparation
Generate and verify all fab and assembly files, review Gerbers in CAM viewer, and prepare the complete package.
CM Engagement & Quote
Identify suitable CMs for your specification, submit RFQs, review quotes, and manage the order placement.
In-Process Reviews
Review fab drawings from the CM, respond to engineering queries, and confirm any deviations before production.
Delivery & Bring-Up Support
Receive and inspect boards, document any deviations, and support the bring-up process with firmware and test equipment.
Ideal For
Teams without in-house experience managing CM relationships who need their first prototype boards delivered correctly.
What You Receive
Fabrication-ready file package, CM correspondence log, first-article inspection report, and bring-up support session.
Often Combined With
These services frequently complement Prototype Fabrication Support in the same project.
Multi-Layer PCB Layout
Dense, signal-integrity-conscious board layout from 2-layer to 16+ layers
Explore →DFM & DFA Review
Ensuring your board can be manufactured and assembled at the lowest cost
Explore →BOM Generation & Component Sourcing
A clean, sourced BOM with alternates — ready for procurement and production
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Schematic Design & Capture
Accurate, review-ready schematics that translate your concept into a manufacturable circuit
Multi-Layer PCB Layout
Dense, signal-integrity-conscious board layout from 2-layer to 16+ layers
High-Speed & RF Design
Signal integrity and RF engineering for demanding communications hardware
DFM & DFA Review
Ensuring your board can be manufactured and assembled at the lowest cost
BOM Generation & Component Sourcing
A clean, sourced BOM with alternates — ready for procurement and production
Ready to Start Your
Prototype Fabrication Support Project?
Tell us about your project and we'll put together an honest, detailed proposal — no lengthy sales pitch.