Manufacturing capabilities
What we can manufacture at our factory in Kemijärvi – as machines, processes and limits. If something is missing, ask: we will tell you straight whether your product fits our lines.
2
SMT lines
Assembléon and Panasonic
100%
solder joint inspection
every board under the microscope
No
minimum order quantity
from prototype to series production
~1 wk
lead time
once materials are with us
Surface-mount assembly (SMT)
| Lines | 2 SMT linesAssembléon Opal-X II, Assembléon Emerald-XII and Panasonic MV2C |
|---|---|
| Paste printing | PBT GO23Product-specific stencil |
| Reflow soldering | Koki ARC-250 and HeraeusProduct-specific thermal profile |
| Components | Passives, IC packages (including SOIC, QFP, QFN), BGA and connectorsHidden solder joints, such as under BGA and QFN components, are inspected by X-ray |
| Smallest component size | 0402 (1005 metric)Our placement machines also handle 0201 (0603 metric). It is agreed case by case, so mark it in the BOM. |
| Double-sided assembly | Yes |
| Soldering process | Lead-free (SAC305) or leaded (Sn62/Sn63)Chosen by product requirements: RoHS products lead-free, leaded only for products the restriction does not apply to |
Through-hole assembly (THT) and wave soldering
| Wave soldering | Seho |
|---|---|
| Hand assembly and soldering | YesSpecial components, connectors and parts fitted after soldering |
| Mixed technology | SMT and THT on the same board |
Inspection
| Solder joint inspection | Every board under the microscopeStereo microscope and digital microscope |
|---|---|
| X-ray | FeinFocus FXS-100Hidden joints, for example under QFN components |
| Automated optical inspection (AOI) | No AOI machineInstead, every board is inspected under the microscope – well suited to series of hundreds and thousands of units |
| Acceptance criteria | IPC-A-610Solder joints are inspected to IPC-A-610 unless your own instructions require otherwise |
Programming and testing
| Programming | To the customer's instructions and software versionOne-off cost of about €300, if needed |
|---|---|
| Functional testing | With the customer's test equipment or a test jig designed together |
| Test software | We write it ourselves if neededWe have our own software development in-house |
| Records | Inspection and test results are archived per productEvery delivery comes with a declaration of conformity listing the products, quantities and serial numbers |
| Measuring instruments | Calibrated to a calibration programmeCalibration by an external accredited service |
Final assembly (box build)
| Mechanical assembly | Enclosures, fastenings and labelling |
|---|---|
| Cabling | Wiring and cabling as part of the assembly |
| Final testing | Functional testing of the finished device |
| Packing and delivery | To the customer's packing instructions, by post or on a pallet |
Materials and logistics
| Component sourcing | We source, you supply, or a combinationPurchased from approved suppliers in line with our ISO 13485 system |
|---|---|
| PCBs | Sourced to order from PCB manufacturersFabrication typically takes 4–6 weeks |
| Incoming inspection | PCBs and components are inspected on arrival |
| Moisture-sensitive components | Stored in their original packagingMoisture-sensitive components are baked before placement when needed |
| ESD | ESD-protected area (EPA)Personal protective equipment, visitors included. The protection is checked to a set schedule. |
| Storage | Customer-specific stocks of components and finished products by agreementMaterials supplied by the customer are inspected and stored separately |
Volumes, schedules and quality
| Batch sizes | No minimum order quantityMain focus on recurring batches of hundreds and thousands of units |
|---|---|
| Capacity | The factory is sized for million-unit seriesIn 1995–2001 the factory produced 5.5 million chargers |
| First batch | Typically 5–7 weeksMost of the time is PCB fabrication |
| Repeat batches | About one week after materials arrive |
| Quality system | ISO 13485:2016, SGS Fimko OyCertificate FI19/5163, valid until 18 July 2028 |
| Design | Schematic, PCB layout, mechanical design and design for manufacturability (DFM) |
Honestly
When we are not the right choice
- We do not make PCBs ourselves. We order them from PCB manufacturers, and their fabrication time determines the schedule of the first batch.
- Consumer products in volumes of hundreds of thousands, where the only criterion is an Asian unit price, are better made in Asia.
We always assess special requirements, such as conformal coating, potting or exceptionally small components, case by case. Mention them in your request for quotation and we will tell you straight whether we can do it.
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