PCB In-house Prototyping & Industrial Manufacturing
In-house PCB prototyping empowers fast design iteration, while industrial PCB manufacturing ensures scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient mass production.
PCB Process Steps
In-House Prototyping / Industrial Manufacturing
Design
Design the PCB layout and draw schematic using EDA software (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.).
Structure
Use LPKF
ProtoMat
or
ProtoLaser
system to form circuit traces, pads, holes, and patterns on substrates such as FR4, ultimately creating the electrical pathways of the printed circuit board.
Multi-layer PCB
solutions are also available.
Plating
Through-hole plating can be done via:
1. Chemical-free process —
LPKF ProConduct
metallizes through-holes using silver-based paste.
2. Electroplating process —
LPKF Contac S4
delivers industrial-grade copper electroplating for high-performance multilayer PCB fabrication.
Paste
Prototyping
Manual
and
semi-automatic
stencil printers are ideal for solder paste prototyping or low-volumn production, giving engineers precise control over aperture alignment and paste volume to quickly troubleshoot and refine designs.
Production
In mass production, solder paste application is fully automated using
high-speed stencil printers
equipped with vision alignment, automatic paste dispensing, and real-time inspection to ensure consistent deposition at maximum throughput.
SPI
SPI (Solder Paste Inspection)
is an automated inspection system used in SMT lines that verifies solder paste volume, height, and alignment after stencil printing. By detecting printing defects early, SPI helps prevent downstream assembly issues and improves overall process yield.
AI-integrated SPI
delivers even greater performance by combining advanced machine learning with precision inspection to enhance paste quality and process reliability.
PnP
Prototyping
Desktop PnP
machines are built for small-batch PCB assembly and prototyping, offering the flexibility and fast iteration needed in R&D environments without the long setup times of high-volume production.
Production
Industrial
in-line PnP
systems are engineered for high-throughput assembly of validated PCBs, delivering maximum efficiency, stability, and repeatability. Automated feeders, conveyors, and advanced vision calibration enable continuous high-speed placement with strict tolerances and full traceability.
AOI
AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
is a vision-based inspection system used in SMT lines that automatically checks component placement, orientation, and solder joint quality after assembly. By detecting defects early and consistently, AOI helps improve product quality, reduce rework, and increase overall production yield.
AI-integrated AOI
combines advanced machine vision with intelligent algorithms to deliver faster inspection and more reliable defect detection in SMT production lines.
Reflow
Prototyping
Desktop reflow ovens
are widely used for solder paste reflow in prototyping, providing flexibility for small PCB batches and rapid design iteration while allowing engineers to fine-tune heating profiles and verify solder joint quality.
Production
In high-volume manufacturing, reflow soldering is carried out with large
in-line ovens
that automatically move boards through the SMT line, where multi-zone temperature control ensures consistent wetting and strong solder joints across thousands of units for high efficiency and repeatable results.
Depanel
Prototyping
LPKF
ProtoMat
or
ProtoLaser
system enables fast, in-house depaneling of small-volume PCB batches and prototypes, offering precision contour milling.
Production
LPKF
CuttingMaster
system is tailored for industrial high-throughput PCB depaneling, featuring powerful laser sources, automated handling options, and clean-cut technology that delivers high precision with minimal mechanical stress in mass production.
SMT
We provide complete SMT production line solutions for any manufacturing scale, integrating loader/unloader modules, conveyors, stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI for high-precision surface-mount assembly. The configuration is fully customizable, please
contact us
to discuss your requirements.
