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When selecting an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner, OEMs should seek one with demonstrable electronics supply chain management (SCM) capabilities. As we all learnt the hard way, this is paramount in a post-Covid world.

ESCATEC understands the critical importance of the robustness that diversification brings; therefore, we have experienced procurement, SCM and logistics personnel in Malaysia, Switzerland, the UK, and the Czech Republic.

Our experienced micro-assembly teams design, develop and manufacture high performance LED, laser, and lighting solutions. With state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities and technology, we ensure your micro-optic needs for highly complex MOEMS products are met and delivered. 

Many factors must be considered when designing an optimised and fully functioning Micro-Opto-Electronic-Mechanical-System device. One of the most important factors for robust functionality is a stable production process. Our demonstrable experience spanning decades allows us to offer customers a range of development services around MOEMS technologies resulting in more compact, efficient, higher performing and cost-effective devices.

ESCATEC offers an extensive range of PCB assembly services, which complement our expertise in electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical contract assembly. 

Our assembly services range from the initial production of prototypes to the ongoing manufacture of complex, multi-technology PCBAs, in quantities ranging from a few hundred to millions of units per year. All common (and less common) PCB substrate materials are populated, including FR4, flexi, flexi-rigid and metal backed laminates.

We are competent in Ball Grid Array (BGA), Package on Package (PoP) and Chip On Board (COB) processes utilising state-of-the-art surface mount placement machines and we can also form, populate and solder through-hole components, either by hand or by using automatic soldering techniques.  Our PCBA services encompass both through-hole (conventional), and our automated state-of-the-art surface mount (SMT) machines assemble and inspect your boards. Our experienced operators monitor and manage processes to ensure there are zero defects. 

Complementing our PCB assembly services, ESCATEC’s box build capability forms part of a comprehensive array of electro-mechanical assembly, cabinet assembly and complete system integration services.

Our customers take advantage of tailored, flexible, configure-to-order, system integration and test services. Whether you need a small PCB assembling into a plastic enclosure or a large front panel equipped with a display, full harness, connectors, switches, fuses, etc we can help.

Going beyond the remit of a typical box build, ESCATEC’s engineering and manufacturing teams are also experienced in the production of complex electro-mechanical "mechatronics" products. These are better described as machines rather than products and often require bespoke configuration.

Our box build manufacturing expertise encompasses:

• Cables
• Harnesses
• Complex looms
• Backplanes
• Sub-modules
• Complex electro-mechanical assembly
• Electro-pneumatic assembly

ESCATEC has a breadth of experience gained from producing simple point-to-point cables and straightforward looms to multi-component assemblies and complex looms. We can process cable from 36AWG to 6AWG for use in demanding environments, including medical, surgical, or high-end audio.

Our dedicated build cells are designed for low volume complex harnesses through to medium volume cable assemblies. We can accommodate various cable types, including coaxial – and have several automatic crimp machines for a host of manufacturers, such as JST, Harting and Amp. We continuity test cable assemblies before shipment or use in higher-level assemblies.

Whether your requirement is for a single single-ended wire or a full harness complete with connectors, switches, and fuses, you can be confident that we will provide a high-quality service that is right the first time.

When you partner with ESCATEC you immediately benefit from the knowledge and expertise of qualified test technicians and engineers who are well versed in flying probe and in-circuit testing, in addition to being able to implement customer functional test solutions, complemented by conventional bench test equipment and XTJAG boundary scan.

Flying probe testing

Flying probe testing is a popular solution for manufacturers working with smaller batch sizes. It is also frequently used when fixed test probe access is limited or impractical. A proven method of electronics manufacturing defect detection and prevention, flying probe testing also eliminates the requirement for dedicated fixturing.

ESCATEC offers new and existing customers a highly sophisticated in-house plastic injection moulding service. Available in both our Penang and Johor Bahru facilities in Malaysia, each day thousands of complex plastic parts and components are produced to very high tolerances and supplied to demanding markets such as Medical and Automotive.

Our capabilities extend across the full range of injection moulding activities, including product design work, mould making and maintenance, testing and analysis, volume production, quality control, and delivery to the final user.