EMS Prototyping Services
Your Partner for Production-Ready Prototypes
Bring your product idea to life with EMS prototyping services built to transition seamlessly into full production.
End-to-end EMS prototyping services
Every great product starts with a prototype. The real challenge is turning your concept into a tangible, manufacturable electronic product. As part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, we work alongside you to refine your product design, validate functionality, and ensure the hardware meets the highest quality standards for usability and manufacturability, and aligns with your business goals.
You bring your vision. We bring advanced manufacturing technologies and extensive expertise as electronic prototype manufacturers, from printed circuit board (PCB) design and testing to component selection. If you’re looking to create not just a prototype but a launch-ready product, we’re the EMS provider for you.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Capabilities you can count on
ADVANCED SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY (SMT)
Our state-of-the-art SMT lines deliver precision and efficiency, making even the most intricate electronic prototyping projects possible. These capabilities are ideal for prototypes requiring compact systems, ensuring high-quality circuit design and reliability at every step.
THROUGH-HOLE PCB ASSEMBLY FOR SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS
When durability and robust connections matter, our through-hole printed circuit board assembly capabilities shine. This process is critical for hardware in demanding environments, such as industrial automation or renewable energy devices, ensuring each unit performs consistently in real-world applications.
FLEXIBLE PROTOTYPING FOR COMPLEX BUILDS
Our 85,000 sq. ft. facility allows us to handle intricate system architecture, including box builds, custom cable assemblies, and high-density printed circuit board assemblies. Whether your prototype involves complex PCB design or requires integrating mechanical and electronic components, our flexible manufacturing space and advanced tools enable us to adapt to specialized configurations, high-mix, and low-to-mid volume builds.
IN-HOUSE TESTING AND VALIDATION
We take electronics prototyping further with comprehensive in-house testing. Our testing procedures include dielectric testing, functional testing, and environmental stress testing to validate that your prototype meets the highest performance standards and is ready for full-scale manufacture.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Our prototyping process
DESIGN AND CONCEPTUALIZATION
Prototyping begins after the initial product development phase, during which your product idea is developed, and basic specifications are outlined. While this step typically happens before partnering with us, we’re always happy to collaborate with your engineering team to refine your design and prepare it for prototyping.
SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY (SMT) AND THROUGH-HOLE PCB ASSEMBLY
The assembly process involves advanced SMT and through-hole PCB assembly techniques to accurately place components on your circuit board. These methods ensure precision and reliability, building the foundation for a high-quality, scalable prototype.
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY (DFM) AND DESIGN FOR TESTING (DFT) REVIEWS
We conduct thorough DFM and DFT reviews to assess manufacturability and scalability. Any issues identified are adjusted to ensure your prototype can be efficiently produced and tested at scale, reducing potential delays and improving cost efficiency in the manufacturing process.
PROTOTYPE TESTING AND VALIDATION
Your prototype undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets design specifications, functionality, and durability requirements. This includes stress testing, environmental testing, and functional testing to validate that the prototype performs reliably under real-world conditions, meeting all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
ITERATIVE REFINEMENT
Using insights from testing, we refine designs and adjust materials. Additional prototype versions may be created as needed, ensuring the prototype addresses all key aspects of usability, scalability, and system architecture before becoming a final product.
APPROVAL AND TRANSITION TO PRODUCTION
Once the prototype is validated, it moves into the approval stage. Final adjustments are made to the design, and the manufacturing team prepares materials, workflows, and processes to ensure a seamless transition to full-scale manufacturing.
TESTIMONIALS
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Proven results.
WHY AUGUST ELECTRONICS
Why choose August as your electronic prototype manufacturer
PROVEN EXPERTISE
With over 30 years in the electronic manufacturing services industry, August leverages expertise in component selection to ensure EMS prototypes are cost-effective and compatible across the full manufacturing lifecycle.
CERTIFIED QUALITY
We track every prototype through development, analyzing data to improve quality control and efficiency. Built to IPC-A-610 Class 2 or 3 standards, our prototypes are reliable, functional, and production-ready.
TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
With all services under one roof, we deliver a comprehensive solution to streamline your product development cycle, cut development time, and reduce costs. From early stages to market, we help you scale efficiently and confidently.
ADVANCED IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES
Our 85,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped for EMS rapid prototyping and advanced testing. By managing everything in-house, we ensure your prototype is precise, efficient, and ready for production.
We make sure it works every time
Our rigorous testing strategies eliminate risks and ensure your product’s reliability. Every prototype undergoes dielectric testing, functional testing, and AQL inspections to verify safety and functionality.
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CONTACT US
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Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary based on project complexity and specific requirements. Through close collaboration with each client to establish realistic timelines that align with their goals and ensure all necessary testing and quality assurance checks are completed.
We specialize in small-batch prototyping designed to transition into volume production. While single-unit prototypes with no plans for scaling don’t align with our services, we’re the perfect EMS partner for projects ready to evolve into mass production.
We encourage full collaboration throughout the prototyping phase. From initial design reviews to iterative refinements, our project managers keep you informed and welcome your input at every stage to ensure the final prototype meets your vision and requirements.
We provide prototyping services as part of our New Product Introduction (NPI) process, supporting clients with high-quality products designed to transition seamlessly into full production. Our comprehensive services include Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) reviews, SMT and through-hole PCB assembly, and custom box build assemblies.
Absolutely. Our prototyping services include DFM and DFT feedback to help optimize your electronic design for efficient and cost-effective production. This process minimizes issues in full-scale manufacturing, helping to save time and resources.
Yes, as your contract manufacturer, we offer support for supply chain management and strategic component sourcing, helping select cost-effective and high-quality components compatible with production at scale. Our extensive EMS industry experience enables us to source materials effectively, ensuring consistency and availability for full-scale production while maintaining careful inventory management throughout.
Our facility is equipped with advanced SMT and through-hole PCB assembly capabilities and tools for complex box builds and custom assemblies. With 85,000 square feet of flexible electronic assembly space, we can manage diverse, large-scale projects across our cutting-edge equipment. This extensive space allows us to adapt quickly to unique assembly needs, support high-mix, low- to mid-volume builds, and handle projects requiring specialized configurations. We’re prepared to discuss and accommodate any unique requirements during the planning phase to ensure each project’s success.
Any industry that relies on modern electronic devices can benefit from EMS prototyping services. We serve clients across medical, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, industrial, IoT, power and renewable energy, automotive, agriculture, consumer electronics, marine, communications, and more sectors.
We can build prototypes to IPC-A-610 Class 2 or Class 3 standards, depending on your application requirements. Class 3 is the higher-reliability standard, applied for aerospace and defense programs where uninterrupted performance is critical. August Electronics operates under both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management systems, supporting general electronics manufacturing and medical device applications.