Circuitronics Provides Services from Design to Obsolescence, and Every Step in Between
By Harsha Deivanayagam
Circuitronics is a premier electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company that caters to the needs of customers requiring higher technology and reliability in the industrial, energy, mil-aero and communication markets. Based in Irving, TX, the company is centrally located and the right size to offer responsiveness, agility and customer focus. Circuitronics offers complete EMS services including PCBA, system assembly, NPI/prototyping, supply chain solutions and advanced engineering services. Additionally, its team has a wealth of expertise and has been committed to delivering premier, customized manufacturing services for close to half a century.
The company provides service and expertise at every phase of its customer’s product lifecycle. From product design to obsolescence, Circuitronics has the services customers need. “We know all of our customers are different, and so we provide a range of ‘ala carte’ and full turnkey solutions to support their needs,” said CEO Renee Rump. Whether customers need full turnkey and logistical support or just a few prototypes, Circuitronics is available to assist and serve.
Circuitronics’ services follow a model that provides customers with a full product lifecycle service offering. Because the company services all types of customers, the model is designed to allow for flexibility: customers can choose some or all of the available services. Customers are not tied to Circuitronics because the company understands that in today’s fast-paced environment, it may not be feasible for every customer to need/want to use every one of Circuitronics’ services. Rump added that the last thing she wants is for customers to feel threatened, especially if they want to move part of a job offshore.
Circuitronics is based in the United States. As an onshore expert, the company can take in most products, remanufacture them and get them ready for the field. While this is attractive to customers mainly in the software and service market, it may not be ideal for customers in other market segments.
The company’s lifecycle services encompass the following:
Design Phase: Circuitronics can provide component engineering, DFM and development support. It is an expert in test fixture design and test parameter development. Circuitronics maintains dedicated equipment and processes for prototype and very small quantity production. The company been in the prototype business for more than 20 years.
• DFx: design for Manufacturing design for test and more
• Prototype: dedicated line and personnel
• Component Engineering: sourcing, engineering, extensive supplier relationships
• Product Redesign: updates, respins and more
Launch and Production Scaling: As customer products scale from pre-production and launch quantities to mid-volume production, Circuitronics stands ready with four full assembly lines. It also maintains excess capacity, allowing it to respond to “drop in” demand. Circuitronics has been in the low- to mid-volume production business for almost 50 years.
• PCB Assembly: pre-production volumes
• Electromechanical Assembly: this includes system integration
• Test: functional, in-circuit, flying probe
• Test Set Development: custom fixtures
• Agency Approval Support: UL, CSA and more
Full Product Builds and Repair Depot: With recent enhancements in its electromechanical capabilities, Circuitronics is uniquely positioned to support complete product builds. Combining its electronic, test and electromechanical capabilities supports a full range of repair depot programs for customers.
• Volume Ramp Down: support for lower volume and end of life production
• “Drop In” Demand: excess capacity maintenance
•Repair Depot: broad test, troubleshoot and electromechanical capabilities
Logistics: Circuitronics manages a range of logistics programs for customers. These programs span from turn key production to complete end user fulfillment services.
• Low- to Mid-Volume Production: scalable manufacturing
• Ruggedized Support: conformal coat, potting
• Logistics: total solutions, fulfillment
• Migration Support: LCR relocation
With a strong financial backing from private equity and deep-rooted relationships with both distribution and fabrication vendors, Circuitronics has the stability and scalability to provide customer solutions with minimal risk, ensuring that their supply chains stay viable throughout the lifecycle of their products.
Circuitronics is an action company with an experienced engineering, process and operations team that provides expertise in high-quality, agile prototypes. It strives to deliver fast response component ordering, expediting, storage and kitting (24-48 hour quotes and 3-, 5- and 10-day production turns) while also providing proven quality when working with changing documentation and instructions. Online quote submission is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Additionally, it is not “just another EMS provider.” The company has deep experience and capabilities to enable its customers to succeed. A proud “Made in the USA” company, Circuitronics also is woman-led and both ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR registered.
For more information, contact By Harsha Deivanayagam, Sr. Director of Business Development, at Circuitronics Inc., 1920 Hurd Dr., Irving, TX 75038; 972-573-1140; E-mail: harsha@circuitronics.com; Web site: www.circuitronics.com.