Electronics Prototype Manufacturing – Express from Dortmund
From single prototype to validated pre-series. Fast prototype manufacturing with series-identical process – Made in Germany.
Looking to have your electronics prototypes manufactured – fast, reliably and with a series-identical process? CME Control Motion Electronics in Dortmund offers express prototype manufacturing from single units. The decisive advantage: development and manufacturing under one roof. This eliminates handover losses, questions are resolved in minutes instead of days, and your prototypes go through exactly the same process as the later series. This gives you valid development results – not just assembled PCBs, but tested, documented assemblies that can go directly into your validation.
Express Manufacturing from Single Units
- Prototype assembly from 1 unit – no minimum order value, no setup fee
- Turnaround in a few working days when components are available
- Express service by arrangement for particularly urgent projects
- Parallel component procurement and production preparation for minimal lead time
Series-Identical Process
- Prototypes go through exactly the same manufacturing process as the later series
- Same placement machines, soldering systems and test equipment – no deviations
- Valid development results instead of "lab samples" – directly usable for validation
- Documented process parameters as basis for later series ramp-up
DFM Feedback Before Manufacturing
- Design-for-Manufacturing review of your production documents before assembly
- Concrete optimization suggestions for manufacturability, testability and cost
- Early detection of problems – before they become expensive in series
- Close coordination between CME developers and manufacturing engineers
Power Electronics Prototypes
- Specialized in thermally demanding prototypes (SiC, GaN, IGBT modules)
- Vapor phase soldering for power modules – gentle and reproducible
- Experience with automotive prototypes according to ISO 26262 requirements
- Thermal validation and functional testing directly after assembly possible
Component Procurement & Consulting
- Support with component procurement – even for hard-to-source components
- Alternative suggestions for supply shortages or end-of-life situations
- Customer-supplied or complete procurement by CME – flexibly selectable
- Incoming goods inspection of all components before processing
Seamless Transition to Series
- From prototype to series without changing suppliers – no information loss
- All manufacturing parameters from the prototype phase flow directly into series planning
- First article inspection report (EMPB) as documented series release
- Scalable capacity: same line manufactures 1 unit or 5,000 per month
Development & Manufacturing from One Source
- CME develops and manufactures – or manufactures third-party designs as pure EMS partner
- For CME development projects: shortest paths between schematic and assembly
- Iterative prototype rounds with immediate feedback from manufacturing
- Full freedom of choice: development only, manufacturing only, or both
NPI Process & Documentation
- Structured New Product Introduction process from inquiry to series release
- Complete manufacturing documentation: assembly plan, soldering profile, test instruction
- Traceability from the first prototype – database-driven down to serial number
- Lessons learned from the prototype phase flow into series optimization
Quality Inspection & Test
- AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) also for prototypes – no compromise on quality
- Functional testing according to customer specification or jointly defined test instruction
- Electrical testing (ICT/Flying Probe) if required already from prototype stage
- Documented test results as basis for your development validation
Clarify feasibility – before costs arise.
Send us your requirements. We evaluate feasibility, risks and timeline – and tell you honestly what works.
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