Service
Second-Source Assembly
Second-source assembly gives you a parallel European PCB assembly capability for a product you already build elsewhere. We accept the design and process documentation from your primary supplier, validate against our in-house line, and run pilot batches before stepping into repeat assembly.
What this service includes
- Documentation review of BOM, AVL, gerbers, test plan, signing keys, golden unit
- DFM check against the in-house production line
- Pilot batch with full traceability
- IP transfer protocol with NDA and access controls
- Dual-AVL strategy for component overlap with primary
- Capacity reservation for surge demand or primary disruption
Production workflow for this service
- INPUT FILES
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Engagement
NDA signed, document scope agreed.
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Documentation transfer
Design files, test plan, signing keys received under access control.
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DFM and gap review
Differences from primary supplier identified and resolved.
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Pilot batch
Small run produced, tested, compared to golden samples.
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Repeat assembly
Cadence agreed, capacity reserved.
- OUTPUT
When buyers need this
- You have one supplier and need to reduce single-source risk.
- You need EU-side PCB assembly for regulatory or logistics reasons.
- You want negotiating leverage through credible alternative capacity.
Frequently asked questions
How does production transfer from another supplier work?
We start with a documentation review (BOM, AVL, gerbers, test plan, signing keys, golden unit). Pilot batch validates DFM, test fixtures, and provisioning workflow. Repeat production begins after pilot acceptance. Typical transfer takes 8 to 12 weeks.
Why manufacture in Europe?
Shorter lead times to EU customers, faster engineering communication during a product change, EU regulatory alignment (CE, RED, CRA, GDPR posture), and reduced supply-chain distance for spare component runs.
Do you sign NDAs and how is IP handled?
NDA on request before file exchange. Firmware binaries and signing keys are stored under access controls and never shared outside the production line. Production data and per-unit logs remain available to you for audit.
Quote second-source assembly
Send your BOM, gerbers, and CPL. We respond within one business day. NDA on request.