Unquestionable quality and a highly responsive ... · Capability in PCB assembly stretches from complex surface mount and conventional through-hole to electro-mechanical assembly

Develops • Delivers • Exceeds

Unquestionable quality and a

highly responsive manufacturing

service.

Welcome to Active - PCB Solutions

Active-PCB Solutions is a highly flexible, responsive and dependable Electronic Manufacturing Services provider (EMS) specialising in NPI to volume for high-complexity electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, Active-PCB innovates, develops methodologies and delivers superior services that exceed today’s requirements.

Excellent communications and a friendly, approachable trading style are at the core of the company’s ethos. With a fine reputation for tailoring turnkey solutions to meet customers’ unique requirements, the company operates in dynamic and demanding manufacturing sectors that include:

• Communications• Aerospace & Defence• Industrial & Commercial• Medical & Laboratory• Automotive & Motorsport.• Semiconductor manufacture

Exceptional technical capability, accredited quality and renowned flexibility are backed by unbeatable customer service.

Active-PCB Solutions has been manufacturing for OEMs in the EMS market since 1997. The company ranks among the very best in its sector and proven expertise and exemplary customer service differentiates the organisation. Active-PCB Solutions has established a unique infrastructure dedicated to its customers’ prototype and production needs, no matter how challenging or how urgent.

Large batch volume capability covers complex technologies like flip-chip, package-on-package (PoP), Micro BGAs, QFNs and exacting Ultra Fine Pitch work. This is backed up by outstanding repair, rework and refurbishment expertise with resources that include X-ray validation for BGA rework and QFN rework. Production capability is further strengthened by a robust strategic business partnership in China, enabling competitive volume production, without compromising product or build quality.

Based in the M4 corridor, Active-PCB Solutions location is strategic. Just a few miles from London and a few hundred metres from the motorway is optimal for logistics and commerce in the region.

Welcome to Active - PCB Solutions

Active-PCB builds products for customers in all sectors of the electronics industry. Key sectors are the high-reliability industries that include communications, defence, aerospace, industrial control, laboratory equipment, motorsport, and semiconductor design. All these industries require unquestionable quality and a highly responsive service.

Capability in PCB assembly stretches from complex surface mount and conventional through-hole to electro-mechanical assembly and full product build. In the process, Active-PCB undertakes component procurement and a rigorous test & inspection regime. Attention to detail is second-to-none.

Surface Mount Assembly (SMT)The SMT manufacturing area deploys Juki placement machines, DEK screen printers and BTU reflow ovens to offer a full range of electronics assembly options. Components down to 01005 and up to QFP and BGA are handled with ease. Large batch volume capability covers complex technologies like flip-chip, package-on-package (PoP), Micro BGAs, QFNs and exacting Ultra-Fine Pitch work.

Conventional Through Hole AssemblyThrough-hole technology still has its place and is common in power assemblies. Active-PCB Solutions offers several methods for conventional assembly including flow soldering, selective soldering and precision hand soldering. Automated insertion and other specialist equipment maintain productivity levels while meeting customers’ specific through-hole manufacturing and quality requirements.

Conformal CoatingActive-PCB Solutions is capable of handling a variety of materials and techniques from spray coating to potting and will design a process to suit the needs of the product.

ProcurementActive-PCB Solutions experienced buying team is well connected, diligent, and takes a suitably scientific approach to procurement from a quality assured and managed vendor base across an extensive global supply chain network. The team provides a comprehensive materials procurement and control service from component and materials acquisition for manufacturing to the shipping of finished products.

Cable & InterconnectCable and wiring harness assemblies are manufactured to the highest standards to safeguard quality and reliability, and conform to stringent quality standards. These assemblies are used extensively across all market sectors. Active-PCB Solutions service extends from prototype to high-volume cable assemblies and includes repair and refurbishment.

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NPI & PrototypingActive-PCB Solutions is a true New Product Introduction (NPI) house with a fast-turn procedure for prototypes and small batch sizes. With all assembly and test resources in-house, outsource delays are completely eliminated. That helps maintain demanding delivery schedules.

Off shore VolumeActive-PCB Solutions has a robust partnership with an accredited high volume manufacturer in China and parallel relationships across Central Europe. This allows the company to take total responsibility for assembly through to volume production – all at attractively competitive rates, and all beneath a reassuring quality and service guarantee.

Repair & ReworkRepair, refurbishment and rework recovers vital commercial value and adds quality. Active-PCB Solutions has the capability to handle BGA and QFN rework, PoP repair, plus a myriad of other complex circuit technologies.

Systems Assembly / Box BuildActive-PCB Solutions offers a comprehensive turnkey service that can include wiring, potting and conformal coating and extends to final assembly operations, delivering a valuable full end-to-end manufacturing solution. Active-PCB Solutions has dedicated facilities for product build and testing of assemblies, including accredited defence-standard restricted areas.

TestThe company deploys sophisticated test resources to fully verify assemblies. Test drives quality so Active-PCB tests to its customers’ exact specifications and beyond using a combination of flying probe, in-circuit, functional and boundary scan systems, backed up by environmental test to guarantee dependability in the field – a critical aspect for customers in Oil & Gas, among others.

AOI & Inspection To ensure the highest possible quality standards, no product leaves Active-PCB without inspection. The company inspects to customers’ criteria using the best tools, which can include X-ray and advanced AOI systems. Inspection is a critical process within the production cycle and also in repair, rework and refurbishment. Here, Active-PCB has special expertise with resources for BGA and QFN rework.

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Quality and AccreditationsQuality in manufacturing should always be a given.

It is at Active-PCB Solutions. This is evident in how the company secures and maintains its Quality Accreditations endorsed by approved industry bodies. These prove the exemplary level of skill and service that guarantee capability across the industry.

• ISO9001:2008• ISO14001:2004• BS OHAS 18001:2007• AS9100 Revision C• IPC610 & J-STD Trainers on site

AS9100 level of excellenceMost recently Active-PCB Solutions acquired AS9100 certification, recognised around the world as the level of excellence in quality management systems for meeting the stringent demands of the Aerospace industry. The certification relates to critical areas important to all industries, such as process control and supply chain management. Guaranteed, excellent traceability throughout the supply chain removes any uncertainty and benefits the customer with greater efficiency and cost control. Ensuring compliance to AS9100 helps to mitigate customers risk and the assessment and monitoring process removes any variation in quality. The use of a common language improves understanding of quality requirements.

EnvironmentalActive-PCB Solutions takes its commitment to environmental best practice seriously. The company recycles all appropriate materials and makes energy efficiency a priority throughout all processes. Steps such as intelligent equipment utilisation planning and scheduling reduce energy wastage. No clean, low residue fluxes and solder pastes are used wherever possible. The environmental commitment is supported by ISO14001:2004 certification.

Quality and Accreditations

Markets we serve

Semiconductor manufacture Proven NPI capabilities help semiconductor design customers gain a competitive advantage by getting to market fast.

CommunicationsQuality-assured electronic products for the high-tech sector covering computing, datacomms and telecommunications.

Automotive & MotorsportThe very best in reliability, despite some of the most hostile conditions electronic subassemblies will ever encounter.

Aerospace & DefencePrototyping and production contracts for counter-terrorism and aerospace products that are subject to stringent controls and high security.

Industrial & CommercialA broad range of services to customers across the industrial and commercial sectors, particularly Oil & Gas industries

Medical & LaboratoryMeticulous attention-to-detail and an array of sophisticated test systems to validate every product for absolute quality and precision.

Active-PCB Solutions LtdUnit 4 Acre RoadReading Berkshire RG2 0SUTelephone: +44 (0) 118 9310292 Email: [email protected] in England Company no 3361843