Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contract Manufacturers offer a wide range of services, including electronics assembly, box builds, and turnkey services. CMs work to meet the manufacturing specifications of original electronic manufacturers, improving throughput and efficiency and reducing overhead costs.

An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) handles the design and owns the intellectual property of a product, primarily focusing on R&D and market expansion. A CEM/EMS (Contract Electronics Manufacturer/Electronics Manufacturing Services) primarily focuses on the assembly and production of electronic devices on a contract basis. CEM/EMS work on behalf of the OEM, ensuring efficient production and reduced overhead costs.

Turnkey manufacturing describes a model in which the CM provides all manufacturing services related to the assembly of the product: material acquisition, assembly, test, and aftermarket service and warranty support. Under a consignment model, in-house personnel are responsible for procuring materials, sorting and packaging them for production. They then deliver them to the CM for assembly.

Assembly drawings with dimensional requirements, Bill of Materials, Gerber files with odb++ or asci outputs, test procedures and acceptance criteria, work instructions with quality checkpoints.

SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology, an in-line assembly process that utilizes automation to place and solder surface mount components to a printed circuit board.

Through-hole technology is an assembly process in which components leads are inserted through holes drilled in the PCB and soldered on the opposite side of the board using manual or automated soldering methods. Through-hole technology creates a strong electrical and mechanical connection ensuring a highly reliable and durable assembly.

Box Build assembly refers to the process of assembling and integrating various electronic components like printed circuit board assemblies, cables, and connectors into an enclosure or “box.”

A directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) established to ensure that electronic products do not contain harmful substances that can pose risks to human health and the environment.

At Janco Electronics, we leverage our vast authorized distributor network to procure all components, global and domestic.

Multilayer rigid, rigid-flex and flexible PCBs.

At Janco Electronics, we specialize in low to mid-volume high-mix, high-complexity assembly. We offer both prototype and production services. Our capacity is dependent on the complexity of the assembly, so reach out to one of our team members to have a conversation about your assembly needs.

Our SMT machines are capable of handling boards that measure up to 18″ x 18″ while through-hole processes offer more flexibility in board size.

ITAR, or International Traffic in Arms Regulations, is a set of U.S. Department of State regulations that control the export of military and defense technologies to safeguard national security. ITAR governs the manufacturing and exporting of defense articles and services.

JEI is ITAR Registered and ISO:13485 certified. In addition, all of our operators maintain J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications.

Our lead time is based on material availability and lead times. We work hard to meet your delivery expectations and may be able to expedite production to meet those expectations.

We do not offer electronics design services. However, our team of engineers will perform a Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review to ensure efficiency, minimize cost and delays, and increase throughput. DFM considers pcb layout design, component placement and facility capabilities.

Ensuring the safety of your Intellectual Property is important to us. That’s why, we often exercise Non-Disclosure Agreements with our customers and maintain a secure server from which we work.

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