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Maximizing PCB Reliability with Expert Thru-Hole Assembly Services

In the world of printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, thru-hole assembly services remain a critical choice for projects demanding strength, durability, and reliability. While surface mount technology (SMT) often dominates discussions about electronics assembly, thru-hole assembly has unique benefits that make it indispensable for certain applications — especially in industrial, aerospace, automotive, and defense systems where component permanence and mechanical integrity are essential.

Thru-hole assembly involves inserting electronic component leads into drilled holes on a PCB and soldering them in place. This process creates mechanically robust solder joints, superior to many surface mount options when it comes to withstanding vibration and thermal stress. Industries that demand long-life performance and high reliability often favor thru-hole components like connectors, large capacitors, transformers, and tall leaded components that simply cannot be mounted using SMT alone.

Choosing an expert provider of thru-hole assembly ensures consistent quality and performance. BoardAssembly’s dedicated team specializes in integrating thru-hole techniques with modern manufacturing controls, delivering assemblies that meet stringent quality standards. Whether your project requires selective soldering, manual insertion, or hybrid assembly workflows, a trusted partner with experience across technologies is vital.

One major advantage of thru-hole assembly is its compatibility with automated wave soldering — a highly efficient soldering process for large volumes of boards with thru-hole components. When paired with thorough inspection and process controls, wave soldering enhances throughput while maintaining consistency.

Despite its strengths, thru-hole assembly is often used alongside SMT in a mixed technology assembly environment. Most advanced electronic systems leverage both technologies: SMT for dense, fine-pitch parts and thru-hole for components requiring solid mechanical support. BoardAssembly understands how to balance these techniques within a single PCB assembly workflow to optimize performance and cost.

To further support complete electronics manufacturing solutions, BoardAssembly also offers comprehensive services including EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) and turnkey assembly, creating seamless results from prototype to full production. By combining expert thru-hole assembly with strategic manufacturing planning, customers gain faster time to market and fewer production delays.

For designers and engineers, early collaboration with your assembly partner on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback is essential. Proactive analysis during the design phase reduces risks and ensures that thru-hole components are placed and oriented for efficient assembly and long-term functionality.

In summary, thru-hole assembly remains a valuable and relevant process within modern PCB production — especially when executed by experienced professionals with access to advanced tools and quality systems. Integrating thru-hole services into your next PCB build can enhance strength, reliability, and overall product performance.

Learn more about industry-leading thru-hole assembly services at https://boardassembly.com/thru-hole-assembly/.

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Complete Box Build Assembly for Fully Integrated Electronic Systems

As electronic products become more advanced and integrated, companies increasingly rely on professional box build assembly services to streamline production, improve consistency, and reduce internal labor demands. A box build encompasses everything beyond PCB assembly and involves assembling the complete electromechanical system. This includes wiring, enclosure installation, cable routing, labeling, programming, software loading, testing, and final integration. Board Assembly provides turnkey box build solutions designed to support prototypes, low-volume manufacturing, and fully scaled production environments.

A successful box build begins with a strong understanding of the customer’s system requirements. At the start of each project, Board Assembly reviews mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, test procedures, and assembly instructions to ensure clear alignment. Customers may supply their own enclosures, cables, hardware, and components, or Board Assembly can manage sourcing through our trusted supply chain. This flexibility allows us to support simple consumer products as well as highly engineered assemblies for industrial and medical applications.

Our team works with a wide range of enclosure materials including plastic housings, sheet metal boxes, ruggedized industrial enclosures, and custom machined cases. Whether a product needs environmental sealing, EMI protection, or compact ergonomic design, our technicians assemble each unit with precision and care.

During production, trained technicians install PCBs, power modules, connectors, displays, sensors, switches, wiring harnesses, and communication modules according to exact specifications. All internal connections are routed neatly and securely to maintain airflow, ensure electrical safety, and enhance long-term durability. Cable assemblies are built to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, guaranteeing industry-accepted workmanship and consistent quality across every build.

Box BuildBeyond mechanical assembly, Board Assembly also provides a full suite of value-added electronic services. These include firmware loading, software installation, device programming, calibration, and functional verification. Each unit undergoes thorough testing based on customer requirements—ranging from continuity checks and LED verification to complete system-level operational tests. This ensures the finished product is fully functional and deployment-ready upon delivery.

Industries such as telecommunications, industrial automation, medical devices, smart home technology, aerospace electronics, and consumer products rely heavily on box build assembly because it eliminates the need to manage multiple vendors or maintain extensive internal assembly teams. Outsourcing ensures predictable quality, faster turnaround times, and reduced operational overhead. Board Assembly’s streamlined processes and experienced technicians help manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate time-to-market.

Whether you need 10 units or thousands, Board Assembly provides scalable box build services that maintain the same level of attention, documentation, and quality in every order. By partnering with us, companies gain a dependable manufacturing resource capable of supporting complete product integration from concept to completion.

Learn more about our turnkey box build assembly services:
https://boardassembly.com/box-builds/

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Protecting Your PCBs with Professional Conformal Coating Services

As electronic devices become smaller, more complex, and more widely used across harsh environments, protecting the internal circuitry becomes essential. Conformal coating is one of the most effective ways to safeguard printed circuit boards from moisture, corrosion, dust, vibration, and chemical exposure. At Board Assembly, our conformal coating services provide long-lasting environmental protection for PCBs used in industrial, medical, commercial, and aerospace applications.

Conformal coating is applied as a thin polymer layer—usually acrylic, silicone, epoxy, or polyurethane—designed to “conform” to the PCB’s shape and provide a protective barrier. Even a microns-thin coating can significantly extend the life of electronics, making it ideal for equipment exposed to fluctuating temperatures, humidity, chemicals, or outdoor environments.

conformal coating pcbOur process begins with thorough PCB cleaning, ensuring no contaminants interfere with adhesion. Depending on the project, we apply coatings using automated selective coating systems, brushing, spraying, or dipping. Complex assemblies with connectors, switches, or areas requiring masking are handled precisely, preventing material from covering critical contact points.

Different coating materials offer unique benefits. Acrylic coatings provide excellent moisture resistance and are easily repairable. Silicone coatings offer high-temperature stability and flexibility, making them ideal for automotive and aerospace electronics. Polyurethane coatings offer strong chemical and abrasion resistance. Epoxy coatings provide rigid, highly durable protection for severe industrial environments.

After application, boards are cured under controlled conditions. Our team verifies coating thickness, coverage, UV traceability, and masking accuracy to ensure full compliance with IPC-CC-830 standards. For assemblies requiring additional protection, conformal coating can be paired with potting and encapsulation services for deeper environmental sealing.

Conformal coating is especially valuable for industries such as renewable energy, automotive, marine, and industrial automation, where electronics face constant stress. By protecting circuits from corrosion and premature failure, companies reduce maintenance costs, extend equipment lifespan, and increase product reliability.

Learn more about our conformal coating services:
https://boardassembly.com/conformal-coating-service/

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High-Precision SMT Assembly Services for Reliable Electronics Manufacturing

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) has become the backbone of modern electronics manufacturing, enabling compact designs, higher component density, and superior electrical performance. At Board Assembly, we provide advanced SMT assembly services designed for prototype development, small-batch runs, and full-scale production. Our expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and commitment to quality ensure your printed circuit boards meet the highest industry standards.

SMT assembly involves placing miniature components directly onto the PCB surface without the need for drilled holes. This allows for faster manufacturing, reduced board size, and the ability to integrate complex circuitry into smaller devices. At Board Assembly, our automated pick-and-place SMT machines provide exceptional accuracy, ensuring precise positioning of even the smallest components such as micro-BGAs, 01005 packages, and high-pin-count ICs.

For every project, we begin with a thorough design and documentation review to ensure manufacturability. Our engineering team evaluates your Gerber files, BOM, and assembly drawings to verify compatibility with our SMT processes. This helps prevent redesign costs, minimize delays, and ensure seamless transition from prototype to production.

electronic circuit board smtOnce the assembly begins, solder paste is applied using tightly controlled stencil printing methods. This ensures proper solder volume, which is critical for component adhesion and long-term performance. Our automated reflow ovens use multi-zone temperature profiling to ensure consistent solder joints across every PCB. Whether your project requires leaded or RoHS-compliant lead-free soldering, Board Assembly adheres to strict temperature controls that guarantee reliability.

Quality assurance is a core part of our SMT assembly workflow. Every PCB undergoes AOI inspection, verifying solder joints, polarity, bridging, component alignment, and placement accuracy. For boards with hidden joints like BGAs, we perform X-ray inspection to evaluate internal connections. These extra steps ensure long-term durability and minimize field failure risks.

Whether you are developing medical devices, IoT solutions, consumer products, industrial equipment, or aerospace electronics, our SMT assembly capabilities support a wide range of applications. Combined with our additional services—such as conformal coating, box build assembly, and potting & encapsulation—we offer complete turnkey solutions to support your entire production lifecycle.

Learn more about our SMT capabilities at:
https://boardassembly.com/smt-assembly/

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Make 2026 the Year You Launch Your Next Big Invention: How Yun Industrial Supports New Product Introduction

Have you been sitting on an invention idea, waiting for the perfect moment to turn it into a real product? With 2026 right around the corner, now is the ideal time to take action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, engineer, or startup founder, this can be the year you bring your idea out of your head and into the marketplace. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.

pcb-fabrication-and-assembly-in-usaThe journey from concept to finished product begins with one of the most crucial stages in development: New Product Introduction (NPI). NPI is where your idea becomes a structured plan, your design becomes tangible, and your vision starts taking shape. It covers everything from planning and engineering to prototyping and testing—steps that ultimately determine your product’s success.

At Yun Industrial / ACME PCB Assembly, we specialize in making this stage efficient and achievable. With over 30+ years of experience in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), our team has supported countless innovators by prototyping and assembling the printed circuit boards (PCBs) that make their inventions function.

From Concept to Prototype: Complete Support for Your PCB Needs

Worried that you don’t have a finalized PCB design or detailed schematics yet? That’s completely normal—and exactly where Yun Industrial’s engineering expertise becomes invaluable.

We guide you through every step of early development, including:

  • Initial planning and feasibility review

  • PCB design assistance and layout optimization

  • Component sourcing from trusted suppliers

  • Prototype fabrication

  • Testing, debugging, and rework when needed

If your invention includes mechanical parts, housings, molded components, or metal structures, we can connect you with additional vendors through our extensive network. This ensures you’re supported far beyond the PCB—giving you a complete path from idea to physical prototype.

With a working prototype in hand, you’ll be well-prepared to:

  • Present to investors

  • Conduct functional testing

  • Gather user feedback

  • Begin small-batch or large-scale production

Full-Service PCB Assembly for Every Stage of Development

Our capabilities go far beyond basic assembly. Yun Industrial / ACME PCB offers a comprehensive suite of services, including:

  • Prototype PCB Assembly

  • Turnkey PCB Assembly

  • SMT (Surface Mount Technology)

  • Thru-Hole Assembly

  • BGA Assembly & Rework

  • Lead-Free Assembly

  • Box Builds / Electromechanical Assemblies

We also support add-on manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal work, and finishing services, making us a one-stop partner for your invention journey.

Make 2026 Your Year of Innovation

 

Too many great ideas never make it past the brainstorming stage. Let 2026 be the year you take the next step toward launching your invention. With the right engineering and manufacturing partner, your idea can become a working prototype—and eventually, a successful product.

Contact Yun Industrial / ACME PCB Assembly today to start prototyping the PCBs your innovation needs and make 2026 the year your product becomes reality.