Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
Have you conducted due diligence before starting to work with a PCBA manufacturer? It can be a dilemma when you later find out the supplier is underperforming. Switching to a new one will cost time and money, and you will still face uncertainty. But sticking with the current supplier is also an endless pain.
Communication barrier with Chinese supplier
Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
For prototype and pilot production, you are likely to end up working with small factories. Small factories have difficulty acquiring and retaining talented people who understand technology and also have language skills. Misunderstandings and misinformation can be costly.
Lack of onsite engineering support
Get trapped by underperforming manufacturer
High cost for prototype and small batch fabrication
Most small scale PCBA manufacturers lack the capability to offer quality onsite engineering support, which is crucial for a project's success. They tend to work passively, simply following instructions without providing valuable input to designers on how to optimize the design for improved quality, reduced cost, and easier fabrication and assembly.
High cost for prototype and small batch fabrication
High cost for prototype and small batch fabrication
High cost for prototype and small batch fabrication
Large-scale PCBA manufacturers prefer to take orders in volume and charge a high price for small quantities. For startups and designers, it is ideal to work with OEMs that are agile and flexible enough to support small quantities at a reasonable price.
Long iteration cycle
High cost for prototype and small batch fabrication
Long iteration cycle
Startups benefit greatly from shorter iteration cycles. However, remote transactional work with PCBA manufacturers in China can be highly inefficient. Time differences, communication barriers, technical incompetence, and other factors can lead to significant delays.