LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, UK – DSL - Electronic Manufacture has established an in-house PCB assembly service to bring design and manufacturing under the same roof.

The company, which has specialized in electronic design services during its history, said it first initiated the plans in the summer of 2023, after finding that the scarcity of components making it nearly impossible to produce PCB assemblies, and if they could be obtained, the costs were exorbitant.

"We found ourselves in a difficult position, trying to justify the significant price increases imposed by our outsourced manufacturing partners without any valid justifications ourselves," the company said in a release. "Moreover, we faced numerous manufacturing issues, including costly mistakes, especially considering the high prices of these components. Once again, DSL was left in a compromising position, disappointing our valued clients through no fault of our own. We reached a breaking point and decided that enough was enough."

After conducting research on the necessary equipment and manufacturers/models available, the company opted for a fully automated SMT assembly line, plus a 3-D automated optical inspection machine, and it revamped its entire production area by installing dedicated benches for through-hole assembly. Its production manager had also previously managed a contract electronics manufacturer in a past role, and with the support of its in-house design engineering team and the recruitment of skilled hand soldering technicians, DSL said it was well-prepared for the addition of assembly services.

The company said it will be fully equipped to launch its manufacturing capability by January.

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