In 2020, the total value of electronic component shipments in the United States was approximately $235 billion, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Since then, multiple new technologies have only increased the amount of circuit boards produced in the U.S. and around the world.

While the demand for PCB assembly services increased, more methods of PCB fabrication and assembly were used. One of the most effective methods is turnkey PCB assembly. There are two methods of turnkey: half and full. While half turnkey PCB assembly is fast, there are several reasons why full turnkey PCB assembly is the method of choice. Here are just a few of the many reasons you need to consider full turnkey PCB assembly.

Improves Speed and Quality

With full turnkey assembly, development speed as well as overall quality are typically improved. This happens because members of a circuit board assembly team use components that are the most conducive to the assembly technology being used.

Consolidation

If you choose to use full turnkey, your whole process will be consolidated. All it takes is a single purchase order to complete full turnkey. If you’re using traditional assembly methods, it can take multiple orders and extremely precise coordination during each stage of the process.

More Consistency

In turnkey PCB assembly, every aspect of the development phase is more consistent and yields more precise results. A full turnkey assembly method utilizes automated machine assembly to help deliver the most consistent end-results for every product coming out of an assembly facility.

Shorter Development Cycle

Full turnkey assembly has a much shorter development cycle than traditional PCB fabrication, which means that a PCB’s journey from assembly line to market distribution is much shorter using this method of assembly. This is mostly due to the fact that there is much less time spent switching from phase to phase during assembly.

Assembling PCBs is a vital part of keeping up with our rapidly advancing technological society. In a world that wants more in a shorter period of time, full turnkey assembly is an incredibly important asset for the PCB fabrication industry to make use of.

Summit Interconnect today announced it has been included in Inc. Magazine’s exclusive list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a unique and comprehensive look at the most successful independent businesses contributing to the US economy.

“It is an honor for Summit Interconnect to be recognized two years in a row as one of the country’s fastest-growing U.S. companies,” said Shane Whiteside, president of Summit Interconnect. “As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on providing a total manufacturing solution for printed circuit boards used in high-growth defense, semiconductor, and commercial markets.”

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

With eight North American-based facilities, Summit Interconnect is highly focused on executing its stated strategy to be the best one-stop manufacturing partner for its customers through investment in technology and systems to provide superior service and a full range of PCB capabilities. Additional information on Summit Interconnect’s complete PCB product offerings and customer-focused approach can be found at www.summit-pcb.com.

About Summit Interconnect: Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and semiconductor markets, as well as high-performance commercial sectors in North American.  Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high mix, low-to-mid volume production.  Summit’s facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada.