--- title: Contract and Circuit Board Manufacturing Blog | Zentech | pcb assembly manufacturer description: pcb assembly manufacturer | Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held, engineering-driven contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of highly-complex electronic and RF circuit cards and assemblies. --- - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) MENU [![Zentech Manufacturing, Inc](https://info.zentech.com/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/zentech-logo.png)](https://www.zentech.com) X - [Blog](https://info.zentech.com/blog) - [News](https://www.zentech.com/news/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZentechManufacturing/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/zentechman) - [Contact Us](https://www.zentech.com/contact) (443) 348-4500 - [Customer Login](http://207.87.225.180/portal/) ![Banner Image](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zentech_May2018/images/top-page-banner.jpg?width=2000&height=176&name=top-page-banner.jpg) ## [A Great Product Begins With A Great Prototype!](https://info.zentech.com/blog/-temporary-slug-814dfce5-e6bd-48db-a5e4-055fdb056016) Posted by [Matthew Turpin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/matthew-turpin) on Thu, Mar 12, 2015 @ 06:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/file-21615647-jpg/images/contact_electronics_manufacturing.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/-temporary-slug-814dfce5-e6bd-48db-a5e4-055fdb056016) Consumers today are demanding *more *electronics, but they're also demanding *better *electronics.  That's the problem facing many electronics firms trying to find ways to keep up with consumer demand.  Even as people add to the gadgets they carry around, they also are relying on online materials to decide what to purchase next. In fact, according to Nielsen, consumers globally are *most *likely to [research electronics online before buying](http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2013/digital-influence-how-the-internet-affects-new-product-purchase-decisions.html). An electronics firm concerned about their reputation, or looking to grow their core customer base, simply can't afford to release substandard devices.  A robust prototyping process, though a PCB prototype assembly partner, can help guarantee a device that's well-received by its users. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/-temporary-slug-814dfce5-e6bd-48db-a5e4-055fdb056016) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/-temporary-slug-814dfce5-e6bd-48db-a5e4-055fdb056016#comments-listing) Topics: [pcb assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-manufacturer), [pcb prototype assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-prototype-assembly) ## [With Each Year, There's More Reason To Return To American PBC Assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/with-each-year-theres-more-reason-to-return-to-american-pbc-assembly) Posted by [Matthew Turpin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/matthew-turpin) on Mon, Feb 02, 2015 @ 06:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/file-577763041-jpg/images/contract-electronics-manufacturing3.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/with-each-year-theres-more-reason-to-return-to-american-pbc-assembly) It's no secret that [reshoring is on the rise](http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/01/22/265080779/as-overseas-costs-rise-more-u-s-companies-are-reshoring), with an increasing number of companies - even some of thebiggest - bringing their manufacturing services back home to America. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/with-each-year-theres-more-reason-to-return-to-american-pbc-assembly) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/with-each-year-theres-more-reason-to-return-to-american-pbc-assembly#comments-listing) Topics: [pcb assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly), [pcb assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-manufacturer) ## [With Each Year, There's More Reason To Return To American PBC Assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/360906/With-Each-Year-There-s-More-Reason-To-Return-To-American-PBC-Assembly) Posted by [Matthew Turpin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/matthew-turpin) on Mon, Feb 02, 2015 @ 07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/file-227768530-jpg/images/electronic-manufacturing-company.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/360906/With-Each-Year-There-s-More-Reason-To-Return-To-American-PBC-Assembly) It's no secret that [reshoring is on the rise](http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/01/22/265080779/as-overseas-costs-rise-more-u-s-companies-are-reshoring), with an increasing number of companies - even some of the biggest - bringing their manufacturing services back home to America. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/360906/With-Each-Year-There-s-More-Reason-To-Return-To-American-PBC-Assembly) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/360906/With-Each-Year-There-s-More-Reason-To-Return-To-American-PBC-Assembly#comments-listing) Topics: [assembly manufacturing](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/assembly-manufacturing), [American based product assembly](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/american-based-product-assembly), [pcb assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-manufacturer) ## [The Dos & Don'ts Of Hiring A PCB Assembly Manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/349788/The-Dos-Don-ts-Of-Hiring-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) Posted by [Matthew Turpin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/matthew-turpin) on Thu, Jul 03, 2014 @ 07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/file-1155836899-jpg/images/electronics-contract-manufacturing-company.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/349788/The-Dos-Don-ts-Of-Hiring-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) If you've been thinking about soliciting the help of a third party PCB assembly manufacturer, you're not alone. Many small and medium sized electronics businesses are realizing how [beneficial it can be to partner with a contract manufacturing service](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/339303/Need-Help-Constructing-Your-PC-Boards-5-Characteristics-of-a-Great-Contract-Manufacturer), both as a means of saving money and improving the quality of their finished products. Despite the fact that there are many such contract manufacturing services, though, it's important that you are aware of what to look for before partnering with another company. This will ensure that you get the most bang for your buck, and preserve the integrity of your boards, enabling yourself to move forward and grow. If you're not sure how to go about reviewing your prospects, take a look at these "dos" and "don'ts" to selecting a PCB assembly manufacturing service. ### DO Consider Location Some businesses make the mistake of turning their eyes overseas when looking for a contract manufacturing company. In many cases, offshore companies will charge less money for PC board assembly services, but there's a reason for that. Offshore companies don't always adhere to the same safety and labor standards that we value in the United States. Counterfeit parts may be utilized in order to shave off costs and cut corners. This could compromise the quality of your devices, and even make you liable for lawsuits. As a result, it's best to keep your sights on qualified American companies. [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/349788/The-Dos-Don-ts-Of-Hiring-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/349788/The-Dos-Don-ts-Of-Hiring-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer#comments-listing) Topics: [pcb assembly service](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-service), [assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/assembly-manufacturer), [pcb assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-manufacturer) ## [Why Should I Partner With A PCB Assembly Manufacturer?](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/346727/Why-Should-I-Partner-With-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) Posted by [Matthew Turpin](https://info.zentech.com/blog/author/matthew-turpin) on Tue, Jun 03, 2014 @ 08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.zentech.com/hs-fs/file-1012149970-jpg/images/pcb-assembly-manufacturer1.jpg) ](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/346727/Why-Should-I-Partner-With-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) [Read More](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/346727/Why-Should-I-Partner-With-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.zentech.com/blog/bid/346727/Why-Should-I-Partner-With-A-PCB-Assembly-Manufacturer#comments-listing) Topics: [pcb assembly service](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-service), [assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/assembly-manufacturer), [pcb assembly manufacturer](https://info.zentech.com/blog/topic/pcb-assembly-manufacturer) [All posts](https://info.zentech.com/blog/all) ### Archives - 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