Electronics manufacturing consists of several steps that are carried out with great care and precision. For over 25 years, we have been performing together with our customers in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) across various challenging industries. With extensive knowledge of products and processes and high-quality standards, we manufacture complex and reliable Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs). As an EMS company, Hortec Electronics fully supports you in producing PCBAs. From prototypes to support your development, a zero series to qualify manufacturability, or series production. For each type, we provide our services with great knowledge, enthusiasm, and quality.
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Data control and BOM check <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first step in the process and the foundation for a reliable PCBA is the processing of the provided data. CAD data (including Gerber or ODB files), the Bill of Materials (BOM), additional specifications, and work descriptions are reviewed by experienced staff. Based on this, we make a market-conform and fair offer so that you know what to expect. In this step, we also inform you about the risk of obsolescence and long lead times so that a solution can be found early in the process.
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Work preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Based on the provided data, the PCBA is built in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The items, operations, and tools are defined and recorded. The necessary production data is also prepared so that any ambiguities can be identified and eliminated in a timely manner.
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Procurement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The required PCBs, components, and tools can be supplied by the customer or purchased by Hortec. We procure from high-quality and reliable suppliers with the right price and quality ratio.
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Surface-Mount Technology production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The SMT components are placed mechanically using a stencil printer, pick and place machines, and a reflow oven. This process includes several checkpoints to ensure quality. An important inspection is carried out by the 3D Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI). The AOI monitors the quality of the soldering and the presence of the correct components to ensure that each PCBA meets the quality standards.