Case Studies

Background:

During the review of a customer's Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly design, our engineering team identified that the board featured components mounted on both sides. Notably, one side of the PCB had only two components, while the majority were placed on the other side.

Challenge:

Double sided PCB assemblies generally incur higher manufacturing costs due to the need for additional setup, handling, and processing during assembly. In this case, the inclusion of only two components on the secondary side contributed to unnecessary complexity and cost.

Our Approach:

To optimize the design and reduce cost:

• Our engineering team proposed relocating the two components from the secondary side to the primary side of the PCB.
• We engaged with the customer’s design team and provided layout recommendations to support the transition to a single-sided assembly.
• A detailed analysis confirmed that the move was technically feasible without compromising electrical performance or mechanical fit.

Solution & Outcome:

The customer accepted the recommendation and revised the PCB layout accordingly. As a result:

• The assembly process was simplified to single-sided assembly.
• The change led to a notable reduction in manufacturing costs.
• The customer expressed high satisfaction with our proactive support and cost-saving suggestion.

Conclusion:

This case highlights the value of early design review and collaboration. By identifying opportunities for optimization at the engineering stage, we delivered measurable cost benefits and strengthened our partnership with the customer.