Outsourcing contract manufacturing is a common practice among both large and small Original Equipment Manufacturers. While originally a benefit to smaller companies without in-house production capacity and capabilities, it is now equally cost-effective for large OEMs to outsource manufacturing and assembly to reduce overhead and create a predictable, locked-in production price per unit.
The same advantages also apply to using outsourced services. This is particularly true when the design service is part of the contract manufacturing company’s list of services. By using the same company for PCB design and then moving seamlessly into full production, the OEM saves time, money and ensure complete quality control throughout the process.
There are also additional benefits to consider when using an outsourced printed circuit board design service. Each of these benefits will also positively impact the process for any size of OEM.
Expert Design and Review
Very few OEMs have dedicated PCB engineers on staff. Rather, they use engineers with experience in printed circuit board design. By choosing an outsourced company offer PCB design, the team working on the board will be exclusively involved in PCB design and development.
This means these professionals are familiar with the latest in best practices, research, practices, and techniques. It also means experts who are working with the manufacturing side, which helps in reducing the costs of production as well as developing longer lasting, more reliable boards.
Advanced Technology Options
PCB design services are also familiar with the latest in requirements on boards for simple to advanced controls and functions. This may include the ability to have wireless communication capacity for the board as well as the use of microcontrollers, chips, and processors.
Working with a specialist in PCB design is always a benefit to any OEM. Working with companies with the ability to move from PCB design to production is an even greater advantage.
