Leading Electronics Contract Manufacturing Services
What is Electronics Contract Manufacturing?
Electronics Contract Manufacturing (ECM) refers to the outsourcing of PCB assembly, testing, and production to a specialised partner. At First Choice Assembly, we provide comprehensive ECM solutions, from PCB prototyping to full-scale production, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing for businesses across diverse industries.
With over 30 years of experience, we offer tailored manufacturing services, giving clients access to advanced PCB assembly, supply chain management, and testing solutions.
Our Electronics Contract Manufacturing Capabilities
Full Turnkey Solutions
We manage the entire production process, including PCB layout, component sourcing, assembly, testing, and packaging. This streamlines production and ensures consistent quality control.
PCB Assembly Services
Our state-of-the-art PCB assembly facility includes:
- Surface Mount Assembly (SMT): High-speed, precision placement for compact electronic devices.
- Through-Hole Assembly: Strong mechanical bonding for industrial, aerospace, and automotive applications.
- Hybrid PCB Assembly: Combining SMT and through-hole techniques for robust, multi-technology circuits.
PCB Prototyping & Small-Batch Production
Fast-turn PCB prototyping ensures that designs are tested and optimised before moving to full production. We offer flexible small-batch production runs, reducing development costs.
Component Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
We maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure:
- Cost-effective component procurement
- Obsolete part sourcing solutions
- Efficient stock control with reduced lead times
Testing & Quality Assurance
To maintain high-reliability production, we provide:
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): Detects solder defects, misalignments, and missing components.
- Functional Testing: Simulates real-world conditions to verify performance.
- Custom Test Solutions: Bespoke testing setups based on client requirements.
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Benefits of Electronics Contract Manufacturing
- Cost Savings: Reduces capital investment in manufacturing equipment and workforce.
- Faster Time-to-Market: Speeds up production cycles and delivery timelines.
- Access to Expertise: Leverages specialist knowledge in PCB assembly and testing.
- Scalability: Adapts to low-volume prototyping or high-volume production needs.
- Quality Assurance: Ensures industry-standard compliance and reliability.
Industries We Serve
Our Electronics Contract Manufacturing services cater to a variety of industries, including:
- Automotive Electronics: ECUs, ADAS, infotainment systems, and battery management.
- Medical Devices: High-precision PCB assemblies for diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart home devices, wearables, and IoT applications.
- Industrial Automation: Robotics, sensor-based systems, and control electronics.
- Telecommunications: Network infrastructure, signal processing, and RF components.
Why Choose First Choice Assembly?
At First Choice Assembly, we are a trusted electronics contract manufacturing partner offering high-quality, cost-effective solutions with a commitment to efficiency, precision, and reliability.
What Sets Us Apart:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Industry-leading quality management systems.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Advanced PCB assembly and testing equipment.
- Scalable Production: Supporting prototyping, small-batch, and high-volume manufacturing.
- Custom Solutions: Tailored ECM services to match specific project requirements.
- Fast Turnaround: Strategically located in the West Midlands, ensuring efficient logistics.
Why choose FCA?
From concept to completion
At First Choice Assembly, we support your project every step of the way. Our skilled team collaborates with you to transform initial ideas into detailed designs, ensuring each PCB meets precise specifications. We handle material sourcing, prototyping, and full-scale assembly in-house, guaranteeing quality and efficiency at every stage.
With rigorous testing and lifetime assurance on all products, we deliver reliable solutions that meet industry standards and bring your vision to life.
Full Turnkey Solutions
First Choice Assembly offers complete end-to-end PCB solutions, handling everything from design and sourcing to assembly, ensuring a seamless, efficient process for clients.
Bespoke Design In-House
First Choice Assembly’s expert team provides custom PCB designs tailored to unique project specifications, bringing flexibility and precision to every build.
Lifetime Assurance
Our commitment to value is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Underscoring our commitment to quality and providing long-term reliability for all manufactured products.
Helping our partners to produce cost effective quality products.
Experience, reliability and quality.
At First Choice Assembly we specialise in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards for a wide range of applications. We manufacture surface mounted printed circuit boards, conventional or hybrid PCBs, all made to our partners specification.
Here at First Choice Assembly we have 30 years experience of PCB assembly and manufacturing and within this time we have dealt with and supplied printed circuit boards to a large number of industry sectors.
