How to Reduce Assembly Time with Better PCB Design
In today’s competitive electronics market, speed matters. Faster assembly not only lowers manufacturing costs but also shortens time-to-market and improves overall product quality. One of the most effective ways to accelerate assembly is by optimizing your PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design before it ever hits the production floor. At Aimtron Corporation , we’ve partnered with OEMs and contract manufacturers across medical, automotive, telecom, and aerospace sectors to help streamline assembly through intelligent PCB design practices. Here’s how smart design decisions can significantly reduce assembly time — and costs — while improving reliability. 1. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Start with the Assembly House in Mind A key principle of effective PCB design is Design for Manufacturing (DFM) . This approach ensures that your design choices align with the capabilities of your assembler or contract manufacturer, reducing rework and bottlenecks. Why it matters: When designers and manuf...