As next-generation electronic systems become more compact and complex, the demands on early-stage hardware testing multiply. PNC Inc. provides the advanced materials, processing tolerances, and technical expertise required by engineers pioneering technologies in today's fastest-growing sectors:
We fabricate military-grade engineering samples and proof-of-concept assemblies that demand absolute performance under extreme environmental stress. Our secure domestic facility ensures that your intellectual property and defense-related data remain strictly protected in an ITAR-compliant environment.
From wearable diagnostic devices to complex surgical instrumentation, we build prototypes using specialized biocompatible materials and ultra-fine trace geometries. Every medical prototyping run adheres to stringent quality controls to ensure repeatable baseline testing.
High-power applications require specialized substrate handling. We build advanced prototypes featuring heavy copper layers, metal cores, and high-thermal-conductivity laminates capable of managing the extreme currents found in EV power distribution and autonomous robotic systems.
The traditional approach of sending bare circuit boards to Vendor A and components to Vendor B introduces unnecessary shipping delays, coordinate conversion errors, and finger-pointing if an assembly issue arises.
PNC Inc. eliminates this friction by operating as a total concept company. In our expanded 70,000-square-foot facility, our fabrication team works directly alongside our surface mount technology (SMT) lines. If a layout anomaly or component footprint mismatch is detected during our complimentary Design for Manufacturability (DFM) check, it is resolved instantly on the factory floor before production begins. This vertical integration allows us to offer standard and accelerated 24-to-48 hour quick-turn prototyping options without sacrificing quality.
Our lines are calibrated to handle high-mix, low-volume prototype builds featuring the industry's most demanding design constraints:
| Prototyping Parameter | PNC Inc. Facility Engineering Limits |
|---|---|
| Board Types Available | Rigid, Flex, Rigid-Flex, and High-Density Interconnect (HDI) Multi-layers |
| Layer Counts | From simple 2-layer boards up to complex 40-layer configurations |
| Advanced Substrates | High-Tg FR-4, Rogers, Polyimide, Teflon (PTFE), and Isola variants |
| Assembly Capabilities | Surface Mount (SMT), Thru-Hole, Mixed Technology, Fine-Pitch BGA placement |
| Via Structures | Blind and Buried Vias, Laser Microvias, and Via-in-Pad (Capped & Filled) |
| Component Sourcing | Full Turnkey (we procure all parts), Consigned/Kitted, or Partial Turnkey |
A prototype is only valuable if its testing data is entirely reliable. We treat your engineering samples with the same rigorous quality scrutiny as our full-scale production runs. Backed by an engineering staff with an average of 25+ years of contract electronics experience, our facility holds certifications including AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and IPC-CLASS-III. To verify the structural integrity of your prototype, we provide advanced on-site quality testing methods, including Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), 3D X-Ray Inspection, and Flying Probe electrical testing.
PNC Inc. offer Custom prototype pcb assembly . Your circuit board prototypes are being custom made, meaning, we make each proto pcb lot separately, meeting your custom requirements for Material type, Thickness, Cu Weight, Hole sizes, Final Finishes, Solder mask color and Silk screen. We also fabricate to IPC standards or custom specifications per your request. Your Boards will be manufactured as an individual job, as they will not be Panelized together with multiple customers on the same Panel. This creates continuity and consistency throughout your lot of boards to deliver traceability and the highest quality.
Bring your design to life without multi-vendor delays. Upload your Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM), and centroid placement data through our secure link today. Our New Jersey engineering team will perform an immediate DFM review and provide a comprehensive domestic Prototype PCB and Assembly Quote.