Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Full-Service PCBA

Your All-In-One PCB Assembly Partner

Maxtech Electronics provides comprehensive printed circuit board assembly services for customers at every stage - from engineers building their first prototype to OEMs running ongoing production. Our facility in Coquitlam, BC handles SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology boards with consistent quality and fast turnaround.

SMT and through-hole in a single production run
No minimum order quantities - one board or one thousand
Leaded and lead-free (RoHS compliant) assembly
Full or partial turnkey procurement available
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management

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What We Do

PCB Assembly Services & Capabilities

From first prototype to final production - every process you need under one roof.

Rapid PCB Prototyping

24-72 hour turnaround with no minimum order quantities. Get your design built and tested fast.

Surface Mount (SMT)

Automated SMT placement down to 0402 components. BGA and fine-pitch capability with AOI on every board.

Through-Hole Assembly

Manual and wave soldering for connectors, transformers, and power components requiring robust mechanical connections.

Full Turnkey Solutions

We handle component procurement, PCB fabrication, and assembly - full or partial turnkey to suit your supply chain.

Functional Testing

Custom test plan development and execution - ICT, functional test, and X-ray inspection for complete quality assurance.

Conformal Coating

Acrylic, urethane, and silicone coatings for assemblies deployed in harsh or moisture-prone environments.

How It Works

Our Turnkey PCB Assembly Process

A streamlined, transparent process from your first design file to finished, tested boards at your door.

Quote & Design Review

Submit your BOM and Gerbers. We review for DFM issues and provide a fast, accurate quote.

Component Procurement

We source all components through preferred supplier relationships or use your consignment parts.

PCB Assembly

SMT, through-hole, or mixed-technology assembly on our production floor with AOI at each stage.

Inspection & Testing

AOI, X-ray, ICT, and functional testing verify every board meets specification before shipment.

Background

What Is Printed Circuit Board Assembly?

Printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is the process of soldering electronic components onto a bare printed circuit board (PCB) to create a functional electronic assembly. The bare board - a laminate substrate with etched copper traces - provides the physical structure and electrical pathways that connect components together.

PCBA differs from PCB fabrication: fabrication produces the bare board, while assembly places and solders the components onto it. A complete assembly may use surface mount technology (SMT), through-hole technology (THT), or a combination of both depending on the design requirements.

Surface Mount Technology

Components placed directly on board surface
Enables high-density, compact designs
Automated placement for speed and consistency
Supports components down to 0402 package size

Through-Hole Technology

Component leads inserted through drilled holes
Superior mechanical strength for large components
Preferred for connectors, transformers, capacitors
Manual or automated wave soldering

What Our Clients Have to Say

★★★★★

"Maxtech Electronics has been an outstanding manufacturing partner. Their attention to quality, fast turnaround on prototypes, and responsive communication make them our go-to EMS provider."

- Engineering Manager, Industrial Controls Client