SenDEC's NPI (New Product Introduction) service oversees the manufacture of prototypes, which are invariably the most difficult part of any manufacturing engagement. Unlike other EMS companies who claim to provide "prototyping", but simply utilize the same staff, equipment and processes used for their standard production assembly, SenDEC has invested millions of dollars into a dedicated 20,000 sq ft New Product Introduction Center located adjacent to its 60,000 sq ft Headquarters and Production facility.

Our uniquely trained and dedicated NPI team leverages design engineering and manufacturing expertise, specialized equipment, and a proprietary process based on industry best practices to deliver customers fast and high-performing prototypes by emphasizing Speed, Flexibility and Unparalleled Service. Our NPI team supports customers with PCB layout, BOM scrubbing, documentation verification, material management, rapid prototyping, testing and pilot production/pre-production builds. Our DFx (Design For Excellence) review process is utilized to provide you with valuable feedback and suggestions on your projects that, if adopted, will ensure reliability and reduce total life-cycle costs through streamlined production. Projects are validated quickly by engineering, optimized for the manufacturing process, and are easier and less costly to manufacture, with a focus on minimizing your material exposure. This enables you to be more competitive in the global marketplace.

SenDEC is ready to help you convert your idea or design into proof of concept assemblies that can rapidly migrate into full-scale production. Our NPI Center is an autonomous business unit that:

• is ISO 9001:2008 certified
• is IPC-A-610D Class II (production) and Class III (high reliability) certified
• is IPC J-STD-001 certified
• is RoHS compliant
• is ITAR registered
• adheres to IPC and UL standards
• is equipped with dedicated SMT lines that are supported by paste height, AOI and X-Ray inspection

Most important, our NPI Center is staffed by highly trained employees with years of production experience and a trained eye for evaluating and providing early feedback on how projects can be optimized for production.  This organizational structure allows us to streamline the build process and generate prototype assemblies for you in as little as 24 hours.

Immediate Feedback Improves Design

Our NPI/Prototype line operators work directly with the SenDEC engineers on your project and provide timely feedback regarding manufacturability and testability. This valuable information is used to guide design changes that can lower production costs, improve quality and enhance performance.

SenDEC's NPI/Prototype Center utilizes a wide variety of automated, semi-automated and manual tools and equipment to aid in the rapid and accurate assembly of product prototypes. Zero-defect assembly allows engineers to focus on issues related to design rather than workmanship.

The people in our NPI/Prototype Department are highly skilled and dedicated to producing high quality assemblies...fast!

NPI/Prototype Services

• PCB layout and bare board prototyping

• PCB assembly / sub-assembly prototyping
• Electromechanical assembly / sub-assembly prototyping
• Turnkey box build prototype assembly
• Pilot / pre-production builds
• Low volume, high reliability assembly

NPI/Prototype Capabilities at a Glance

• Quick turn SMT and through-hole capabilities

• Complex PCBs / BGA assemblies

• Board level or complete assemblies

• Consigned, turnkey or mixed material management

• Support for tape/reel, cut strip, tubes, trays or bulk consigned materials
• Test engineering development

• Critical feedback for future production builds leveraging SenDEC’s extensive DFx (Design For Excellence) that encompasses DFM (Design For Manufacturability), DFT (Design For Test) and DFA (Design For Assembly) expertise and experience.

The Benefits To You

• Rapid time to market

• Lower production costs, improved quality and enhanced performance

• Close collaboration between your engineers and our NPI / Prototype team

• Full access to SenDEC state-of-the-art equipment and expertise

• SenDEC quality and workmanship

Get a Jump on Your Competition

Rapid prototyping with valuable design feedback means full-scale production can begin sooner and run smoother. While your competition is waiting for their first prototype, you can be on your way to market with your finished product.

Click here to learn more about SenDEC's NPI process. 

Do you have a project in need of our NPI/Prototyping Service?  Call us toll free at 1-800-295-8000 and ask for Sales or submit a request here.