Screaming Circuits got its start back in 2003 with the intent of making prototype PCB assembly much easier, faster and available on the Internet. The world of electronics was a lot different back then. Surface mount (SMT) was far from new, but it was just then taking the reigns as the primary manufacturing technology and the SMT component sizes were getting too small for hand assembly.
Since that time, folks have discovered that our process works for more than just prototypes, which lead to our Short-Run and Choice-Production service offerings. Still, though, prototype PCB assembly is in our blood. But being in our blood isn’t always enough in terms of what we really do offer. I do sometimes get asked what the difference is between prototype PCB assembly and other types of PCB assembly.
Here’s the way we look at it. First, “PCB Assembly” is a term closely related to “Electroncis Manufacturing”, but primarily describes the process of getting the parts soldered on the blank printed circuit board. “Electroncis Manufacturing” describes a more in depth and longer-term manufacturing relationship. Assembly is a part of the manufacturing process.
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