Summit Interconnect is proud to be a founding member of the new Printed Circuit Board Association of America. The PCBAA was recently established in 2021 in response to increasing geopolitical challenges facing U.S. microelectronics manufacturers. The PCBAA is made up of U.S.-based companies that support the domestic production of printed circuit boards, the enhancement of domestic supply chain security, and initiatives that create fair market conditions. By advocating to Congress, the Department of Defense, and other government entities, the PCBAA aims to improve business conditions for domestic printed circuit board manufacturers.

About Summit Interconnect: Summit Interconnect is a leading provider of complex printed circuit boards focused on fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. 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, Colorado, Illinois, and Toronto, Canada. For more information, please visit: summit-pcb.com

Quick-turn PCB prototypes are a timely solution for companies who require PCB models before the final manufacturing process. With the ability to produce a prototype within a specific timeframe, this option gives manufacturers time to analyze the product and make improvements before fabrication.

If these prototypes are something you require, here are four key factors to know about quick-turn PCB prototypes.

Save on Resources

Time, money, and energy are precious resources for any manufacturing facility, including those that fabricate printed circuit boards. Creating a prototype enables manufacturers to save on these resources during the printed circuit board fabrication process.

Time: Because PCB prototypes are created quickly by manufacturers who have extensive experience in the fabrication process, designers have more time to:

• Scrutinize and improve their PCB model before production.
• Focus on other business aspects that are demanding their attention.

Money: Since PCB prototypes are fabricated quickly, engineers have the ability to make critical changes before final fabrication, thereby reducing costs by saving on final PCB remakes.

Avoid Delays

Quick-turn PCB models spare customers and manufacturers alike from delays in the production process. Additionally, customers don’t have to wait for the design to be verified or clarified.

Personal Service

Customers, manufacturers, engineers and technicians all work together to create the prototype before final production.

More Options

Options are an important aspect for companies to consider in a PCB. Established PCB production companies have everything needed to create a high-quality, custom product. These firms can meet unique needs related to production, tooling, shape, and size.