PCBs, other circuit carriers/EMS (electronic manufacturing services)

Whether they are single sided, double sided or multi-layered, PCBs are used in all but the simplest electronic products. Today there is an abundance of companies that specialize in electronic manufacturing services. Besides delivering PCBs as components, some also run design centers to help create individual boards that meet your needs.

Previously, the business model for the EMS industry was to specialize in large economies of scale in manufacturing. That eliminated the need for customers to keep huge inventories of products, and EMS companies could respond to sudden changes in demand more quickly and efficiently.