ESCATEC have a long history of providing design and manufacturing solutions to world-renowned OEMs. We realise their ideas, from concept to delivery to after-sales service, and offer them the specific solutions they need.
ESCATEC partners with numerous major OEM brands across a wide range of market segments. We have helped OEMs in a variety of sectors such as; Industrial Electronics; Medical, Healthcare & Life-sciences; Mobility & Transportation; IoT & Connected Devices.
ESCATEC has a global footprint with production facilities in the UK, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Malaysia. We have the capacity, expertise, and sector experience to better serve customers across a broader range of industries.
You are an inventor. You have the idea, the concept, the vision of what you want to create. So, together, we Innovate. Through our design and development and NPI processes, we take your idea and make it a reality by turning it into a marketing leading product.
Whatever product or market, ESCATEC is a truly global company with sites across Europe and Asia that use the latest technology. We seamlessly transition from prototyping to volume manufacturing so you can Scale and meet the needs of your market.
Demand for your product is strong but you know it’s only a matter of time before the competition start to try and catch up. You’re not looking to standstill, you’re a market leader, and that’s where the ‘Repeat’ stage of the ESCATEC process kicks in.
ESCATEC offers a comprehensive range of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) services including through hole technology (THT), surface mount technology (SMT), Chip-On-Board (CoB), BGA and fine pitch placement.
We support customers from the prototype and industrialisation stages, through to the ongoing manufacture of complex, multi-technology PCBAs, in low, medium and high volumes.
All common (and less common) PCB substrate materials are populated, including FR4, flexi, flexi-rigid and metal backed laminates. Leaded (if RoHS exempt) and RoHS compliant lead-free processes are available, both to IPC-A-610 class 2 or 3 as required.
Our IPC-A-610 trained operators and technicians have an array of tools and equipment at their disposal, to enable them to perform all the operations required by ESCATEC’s customers.
ESCATEC’s Technology Council ensure our state of the art PCB assembly equipment continues to meet the ever-changing technical and quality requirements of our customers. Our business priority is to invest in the new technology that enables our customers to innovate and scale.
Our increasing portfolio of PCB assembly equipment and capabilities include:
ESCATEC continues to invest significantly in its people, processes, systems, and software. Our goal is to consistently exceed customer requirements in terms of flexibility, responsiveness, scalability, quality, and lead times.
With production facilities in Malaysia, Switzerland, the UK, Czech Republic and Bulgaria - along with partners in Croatia and the US, ESCATEC can help reduce time-to-market and deliver products direct to market.
Our PCBA industrialisation service takes customers through from initial PCB design to full production. Our experienced Key Account Managers - along with our design, engineering, and production teams - operate in partnership with our customers. Through close collaboration we ensure successful new product introductions, on time and within budget.
A typical ESCATEC product realisation project includes:
We continue to invest in and expand our ISO Class 7 clean room to meet the increasing demand for miniaturised, multi-function COB components and microelectronic systems. At ESCATEC we are committed to further investment in ambitious and skilled personnel so we can continue to deliver the most demanding and innovative customer projects.
Our design capabilities in this area include:
Conceptual Design
Analytics
PCB Assembly Process Development
Fast Prototyping
Thermal Simulation
Optical Analysis
LED Front & Back-End Design
Our manufacturing capabilities in this area include:
Die Bonding
Wire Bonding
Encapsulation/Jet Dispensing
Active Alignment
Our Chip On Board process steps consist of die bonding, wire bonding and several encapsulation techniques including glob top, dam (or underfill) and optical clear encapsulation. Encapsulation is used to protect the chip surface and wires against mechanical damage and environmental influences.
The range of die bonding machines we have can work to +/- 1um, stamping or dispensing adhesives, and picking and placing bare chips from blue tape, waffle packs or gel packs.
Our wire bonding machines are suitable for all wirebond technologies including gold ball and thin wire from 17 to 50 µm. Quick and simple bond head changeover times of under 30 minutes can be achieved along with continuing monitoring and control of the bond process.
ESCATEC has demonstrable experience in using bare LED dies rather than already packaged LEDs. This enables us to design customised solutions that exactly meet the specification of the project which may not be possible with packaged LEDs that are only available in a limited number of variations. Heat management is an additional challenge for every LED and LASER solution and is a discipline where we utilise our thermal simulation tools.
There are increasing market needs for the assembly of complex, highly integrated, miniature Micro Systems under clean room conditions. Our Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MOEMS) facility is well prepared to meet this demand by providing a broad product portfolio of Chip On Board technology, automatic gluing and cleaning solutions, and system tests all in clean room conditions.
ESCATEC can also combine the assembly of precision optics with micro board assemblies including the use of active or passive optical alignment solutions. For all applications, we can develop and assemble burn-in fixtures and test equipment in-house. Equipped with up-to-date equipment and tools to measure various light characteristics, we offer a complete portfolio of services including documentation support. For applications in medical devices, we are ISO 13485 certified for both design and production.
ESCATEC is experienced in designing and implementing a variety of test techniques to ensure products are reliable and thoroughly tested – saving customers' time and money downstream by reducing field failures.
We develop sound test and inspection strategies that verify defined product quality and functionality, in addition to manufacturing process integrity.
Our in-depth technical assessment is based on the following considerations:
By assessing the above factors in detail, we can predict the defects most likely to occur in the manufacturing process. Our customers have boosted both the cost effectiveness and reliability of their end products, by taking this assessment into account.
Since we offer an extensive range of test options, we will provide the most appropriate test strategy for your products.
Our advanced inspection and testing solutions include:
ESCATEC's manufacturing capabilities are complemented by enhanced support services for our clients, such as design and development support, test solutions, sophisticated supply chain management, postponement manufacturing and direct-ship outbound logistics.
We support customers from the prototype and industrialisation stages, through to the ongoing manufacture of complex, multi-technology PCBAs, in low, medium and high volumes.
We're experts in complex sub-assemblies and finished, tested, products. We offer turnkey electronics, mechatronics, cabinet assembly, system integration & test solutions.
ESCATEC delivers a broad range of options for customers requiring rack system development, from single front panel assembly to a full custom control cabinet.
ESCATEC offers straightforward looms through to multi-component assemblies and complex wiring harnesses to support box build and mechatronics demand.
ESCATEC offers a wide range of mechatronics solutions and supply chain experience - everything from ‘benchtop’ products through to ‘large format’ electro-mechanical machines.
From simple CNC turned components to elaborate CNC milled assemblies, we cater to diverse sectors, including industrial electronic, transportation and medical device manufacturing.
A proven method of electronics manufacturing defect detection and prevention, flying probe testing also eliminates the requirement for dedicated fixturing.
At ESCATEC we use cutting-edge technology and equipment, to ensure that every injection moulding project we undertake meets the highest standards of quality and precision.
Our experienced teams design, develop and manufacture high performance LED, laser, and lighting solutions. We ensure micro-optic needs for complex MOEMS products are met and delivered.
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