PCB Prototype
Assembly Services

Offering Fast & High-Quality Prototyping

At Acorn Assembly, we’re known for our fast, high-quality printed circuit board assembly services. Companies across the United States trust us to help them create small batches of top-notch circuit boards for their prototypes and small production runs. Here’s what to expect from our team:

Fast Quote Turnaround

Work with our expert Quote Team and we will take your files and get you a full custom quote within 24 hours. Our speed allows our customers to stay on tight project schedules.

Fast Assembly Turnaround

Once we receive your approval, we can procure components and bare boards and assemble your PCBs in as little as 10 business days.

Design for Assembly review

As soon as your order is placed, our engineering team uses the industry's best engineering software to review your design files to catch inadvertent issues that will slow or stop your project. This way, issues are dealt with upfront and, in most cases, don't cause delays.

Expert procurement services

We've partnered with the industry's best suppliers, like Digi-Key and Arrow, who provide us with high-quality material for every project. Our procurement service team has deep experience in identifying supply issues early and working with you to solve them early and fast.

A wide variety of Prototype SMT assembly capabilitie

These include:
- All SMT components machine-placed
- 3D x-rays of all leadless parts
- Single and double-sided assembly
- Leaded and RoHS builds

Certified services

We follow industry regulations for our operations, which is why we’re certified and registered in the following:
- ISO-9001-2015
- ITAR
- IPC-A-JSTD-001 Class 2 & 3
- IPC-A-610 Class 2 & 3

Turnkey PCB Prototyping Services

Purchasing the items needed to assemble a PCB can be difficult. Leave it all to us! Working with our procurement team yields the following benefits:

Tenured Crew – Our procurement staff has years of experience acquiring materials from a screened and approved vendor list to speed up the manufacturing process.
Trusted PCB Suppliers – Our deep catalog allows us to tap into many distributors across the US. These companies, like Mouser, DigiKey, and Arrow, carry over a million different components combined. We also work with a small group of carefully vetted manufacturers to help us fabricate all kinds of bare boards for pcb fabrication.
Hard to Find Components – The global supply chain shortage of some electronic components remains a serious issue two years after it started. Our procurement team will work with you to find options to purchase all the components required for your assembled boards. Our engineering staff can also work to suggest possible alternatives for your team to explore.
Built for Speed – Speed is our priority for the assembly of our printed circuit boards. We buy essential components in bulk. We expedite orders for more specialized parts so we can quickly assemble your high-quality PCB prototype as soon as possible. Our team can also use consigned products from customers if needed.

Why Choose Acorn Assembly

During the past years, we’ve helped many hundreds of companies in assembling hundred of thousands of high-quality PCBs for their projects. Here’s why our customers continue to trust our services.

Responsiveness

We are committed to the success of your project and we believe that starts with open, transparent and consistent communication. We’ll keep you up to speed with the progress of your project.

Quality is Never Compromised

While we do value speed here at Acorn Assembly, we never put speed above quality. We have the latest equipment and experienced staff that ensures your prototypes are durable and fully-functional.

The Ordering Process

We make PCB assembly as fast and hassle-free as possible for our customers. Here’s an overview of the buying process.

Fast Quoting – We can provide a custom quote on your project in as little as 24 hours. Send us your file set, and we’ll get to work so we don’t waste any of your planned lead time.
Easy Ordering – Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll send you a confirmation via email. We’ll also check your designs for any discrepancies before working on them. Rest assured, we’ll contact you immediately if there’s anything we need to work out.
First Article – We’ll send you a small sample of our assembled prototype pcb if needed. This way, you may double-check to see if the board is up to spec before making the rest of the products. If you have any issues during the analysis of the First Article, let us know, and we’ll wait for your revisions.
Production and Delivery – Once you’re happy with the first article or revisions, we’ll assemble the rest of the printed circuit boards immediately. We’ll send you a tracking number when shipped and ensure the delivery of the packages to you safely and quickly.

PCB Assembly & Prototyping FAQs

How quickly can you assemble PCB prototypes?

We can assemble fully functional PCB prototypes in as little as 10 business days after receiving your approved files. Our fast turnaround times allow customers to meet tight project schedules regardless of lead time.

Where is your PCB assembly facility located?

Our prototype PCB assembly facility is based in the United States. We manufacture all boards domestically at our state-of-the-art facility. This ensures that we can maintain the highest quality standards and provide quick turnaround times on our PCB assembly projects for customers.

What types of PCB assembly do you offer?

We offer high-mix, low-to-mid volume PCB prototype assembly from single-sided to complex double-sided boards. Our capabilities include all SMT component machine placement, 3D x-rays of leadless parts, single and double-sided assembly, and RoHS-compliant builds. As part of our services, we also offer thorough post-assembly inspection and testing to ensure the highest quality and functionality of your PCB prototypes.

Do you assemble PCB prototypes with BGAs?

Yes. We have PCB assembly capabilities to machine-place and assemble BGA components for your PCB prototypes. Our team uses precision equipment and conducts 3D x-rays of BGAs after placement for quality assurance. In addition, we ensure the reliability of our BGA assemblies by using advanced processes such as automated optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection.

Can you procure all the components for my PCB prototype?

We offer complete turnkey PCB assembly services and can handle your component procurement. Our experienced purchasing team has partnerships with major electronics distributors and years of experience getting high-quality components fast. We leverage our established relationships with global distributors to ensure the quality, quantity, and cost-effectiveness of the components used in your PCB prototypes.

How can I be sure your PCB assembly quality is high?

We follow strict IPC standard certifications for PCB assemblies, including IPC-A-610 Class 2 & 3 and J-STD-001 Class 2 & 3. We also conduct testing on all boards and can provide a first article for you to test and evaluate quality before total production. Our quality is never compromised in favor of speed.

Do you support highly regulated sectors like Aerospace or Defense?

Yes, we are ITAR registered and support PCB prototype assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries. We adhere to all U.S. regulations governing manufacturing in these sectors. Please contact our team for more details on our capabilities for your next PCB prototype board assembly.