Assembly

Additional assembly services include the attachment of external components such as housings, connectors or brackets to finished electronic assemblies and are among the important services provided by an Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS). This service makes it possible to produce complete units that go beyond mere PCB manufacturing. External assembly includes all the steps necessary to integrate the electronic boards into functional products without actually assembling or soldering the electronic components themselves.

Requirements and workflow

The aim of external component assembly is to integrate the fully assembled circuit boards into a suitable housing or to connect them to other external elements. This process requires precise and careful work to ensure that the end product is functionally and visually flawless. Screw systems, clips or special adhesives are often used for this purpose. The connection of the assemblies with other components such as cables, sensors or mechanical elements is also part of the task, which makes close cooperation with the suppliers of the housings and external parts necessary.

Benefits

The additional assembly service offers numerous advantages, especially for customers who want to deliver complete, ready-to-use products to their end customers. The integration of external components by the EMS partner saves the customer the time and costs of separate assembly and significantly reduces the logistical effort. In addition, this service ensures that the end product already meets the high-quality standards of the EMS provider, which significantly reduces the risk of complaints or rework.

Advantages

Reduced time and costs External assembly by the EMS partner saves time and reduces costs, as customers do not have to provide additional capacity for final assembly.

Centralization of production All manufacturing and assembly is carried out in one place, simplifying logistics and eliminating the need to coordinate with various service providers.

Flexibility in production Customers can have their products assembled according to specific requirements, which enables customization.

Disadvantages

Increased costs due to additional services Additional assembly services increase the overall cost of production, as this step often requires additional materials and labor hours.

Possible longer manufacturing times The additional assembly of external components can increase the overall manufacturing time, as additional steps and testing are required in addition to the PCB manufacturing itself.