What Jialichuang does

Jialichuang, operating commercially as JLCPCB, is a Hong Kong-domiciled, privately-held contract manufacturer founded in 2006 that has built a one-stop electronic and mechanical manufacturing platform. Its core offering is quick-turn PCB prototyping and small-batch PCB production — FR-4, flexible, metal-core, and high-frequency (Rogers/PTFE) boards with 24-hour turnaround and prices starting at $2 for five pieces — supported by turnkey PCB assembly (PCBA) using 700,000+ in-stock components, SMT stencils, and a professional PCB layout service. Manufacturing is conducted in 320+ acres of in-house factory space in China with 11M+ m² of annual production capacity and 8M+ PCBs produced per year, yielding 99% first-pass yield and product quality rates.

The business runs on a product-led, direct-to-customer e-commerce model: engineers upload Gerber files, receive an instant online quote, and order 24/7 through jlcpcb.com or the JLCONE desktop and mobile apps, with global shipping via DHL/FedEx partnerships and a European logistics hub. The platform extends well beyond PCB fabrication through wholly-owned subsidiaries — EasyEDA (free online EDA), LCSC (component distribution), JLCDFM (DFM analysis), JLC3DP (3D printing across SLA/MJF/SLM/FDM/SLS/WJP/BJ), JLCCNC (3- to 5-axis CNC and sheet metal), JLCMC (mechatronic parts marketplace), JLCFH (flexible heaters), and OSHWLAB (open-source hardware community) — creating an integrated design-to-prototype-to-small-batch workflow.

JLCPCB serves two primary customer segments at scale: individual hardware innovators, makers, and startups needing rapid, low-cost prototypes (9.5M+ customers, 21M+ orders per year, 50,000+ new designs manufactured daily) and enterprise/industrial buyers requiring high-reliability boards (Siemens, Midea Group, Raspberry Pi ecosystem) under automotive, aerospace, and medical certifications (IATF 16949, UL, ISO 9001/14001/27001/27701, RoHS, REACH). The company employs more than 10,000 people across regional offices in Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, and Malaysia, and raised a $129M Series 2 led by SDIC Venture Capital in September 2022.

Name

Jialichuang

Legal name

JiaLiChuang (HongKong) Co., Limited

Website

https://jlcpcb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Jialichuang (JLCPCB) is a Hong Kong-based, privately-held manufacturer offering one-stop quick-turn PCB prototyping, PCB assembly, SMT stencils, and 3D printing/CNC services to 9.5M+ hardware engineers, makers, and enterprises worldwide, integrated with its EasyEDA design tool and LCSC component marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH)

Keywords

• PCB fabrication services
• PCB assembly services
• SMT stencil manufacturing
• Prototype electronics manufacturing
• 3D printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PCB Manufacturing: One-stop PCB fabrication service from prototype to mass production. Revenue generated from manufacturing fees based on board specifications including layers, size, quantity, and surface finish.
2. PCB Assembly (PCBA): Turnkey PCB assembly services including component sourcing, SMT assembly, and testing. Revenue from assembly labor, stencil, and components sourced or consigned by customers.
3. SMT Stencil Manufacturing: Precision laser-cut SMT stencils with optional enhancements like nano-coating and electropolishing for solder paste application.
4. PCB Layout Services: Professional PCB layout service converting schematics to manufacturable designs, handled by professional engineers.
5. JLCONE Desktop App: Desktop application for streamlined manufacturing process with exclusive discounts for app users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jialichuang (JLCPCB) is a high-tech manufacturer that provides one-stop PCB fabrication and assembly services from prototype to small-batch mass production. Its portfolio spans FR-4, flexible, metal-core and high-frequency PCBs, turnkey PCB assembly (PCBA), SMT stencils, professional PCB layout, and complementary mechanical services (3D printing via JLC3DP, CNC machining via JLCCNC, and mechatronic parts via JLCMC). Orders are taken through a self-serve online platform with instant quoting, automated production workflows, and direct factory shipping to 180+ countries.

Product overview

JLCPCB operates as a one-stop electronics and mechanical manufacturing platform offering integrated PCB fabrication (FR-4, Flexible, Metal Core, High-Frequency), PCB Assembly (PCBA), SMT Stencils, and professional PCB Layout services. The ecosystem extends to mechanical manufacturing through JLC3DP (3D Printing), JLCCNC (CNC Machining), and JLCMC (Mechatronic Parts marketplace). Supporting tools include EasyEDA for PCB design, JLCDFM for manufacturability checks, and JLCONE desktop/mobile app for unified order management. The platform serves hardware innovators from prototype through small-batch production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JLC3DP: Professional 3D printing service offering SLA, MJF, SLM, FDM, SLS, WJP, BJ technologies with resin, nylon, metal, and plastic materials.
• JLCCNC
• JLCMC
• EasyEDA
• JLCDFM
• JLCONE
• LCSC
• OSHWLAB

Products and services

• FR-4 PCBs Standard rigid printed circuit boards made with flame-retardant glass-reinforced epoxy laminate (FR-4), supporting 1-32 layers with high-precision impedance control and 24-hour build time for hardware engineers and OEMs.
• Flexible PCBs

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% product quality rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EasyEDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated PCB design tool that works seamlessly with JLCPCB's manufacturing platform. Engineers can design PCBs in EasyEDA and directly upload to JLCPCB for manufacturing without file format conversion.
• LCSC (LCSC Electronics)coreTechnology or IntegrationComponent marketplace integrated into JLCPCB ecosystem. LCSC provides electronic components with large in-stock inventory that can be sourced for PCBA orders.
• JLC3DPcoreTechnology or Integration3D printing service under JLCPCB umbrella, providing SLA, MJF, SLM, FDM, SLS, WJP, BJ printing technologies and various materials including resin, nylon, metal, and plastic.
• JLCCNCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCNC machining and sheet metal fabrication service offering milling (3-, 4- & full 5-axis), turning, and various materials including aluminum, steel, copper, and plastic.
• JLCDFMcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign for Manufacturability checking tool that analyzes PCB designs before manufacturing to identify potential issues and ensure producibility.
• DHL / FedExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic logistics partnerships ensuring priority flight arrangements for shipments. Parcels from JLCPCB have priority to arrange flights first, enabling same-day shipping.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PCBWay: Shenzhen-based online PCB prototype and small-batch fabricator with a near-identical PLG, instant-quote, global-shipping model. Direct head-to-head competitor for the same hardware-innovator customer base across FR-4, flex, and PCBA services.
• Seeed Studio (Fusion PCB): Shenzhen-based hardware manufacturing platform whose Fusion PCB service competes directly on price, turnaround, and one-stop PCBA. Overlapping customer base of makers, startups, and small-batch OEMs.
• ALLPCB: China-based online PCB and PCBA manufacturer with the same self-serve order flow, instant quoting, and global shipping — a direct price and capability competitor in the prototype and small-batch segment.
• Eurocircuits: European PCB prototype and small-batch manufacturer offering pooled and on-demand PCB services with online ordering. Comparable on quick-turn prototype and PCBA, differentiated by EU-based manufacturing that competes on logistics and customs rather than price.
• OSH Park: US-based low-volume PCB prototype service using a shared "purple wiz" pool and online ordering. Targets the same open-source and maker community as JLCPCB, comparable on prototype volume and online-first UX.
• Sierra Circuits: California-based quick-turn PCB prototype and small-batch manufacturer serving engineers and OEMs. Comparable on rapid-turn fabrication and PCBA, but operating primarily via sales/quote rather than full self-serve e-commerce.

Emerging players

• MacroFab: US-based cloud manufacturing platform for PCB assembly that pairs a software-managed factory with a network of fabrication partners. Competes with JLCPCB on PCBA turnkey services, targeting similar hardware-startup and enterprise customers from a North American production base.

Broad incumbents

• TTM Technologies: US-headquartered large-volume PCB and RF/microwave substrate manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and telecom. Incumbent that competes for higher-volume production orders as JLCPCB customers scale, though without the self-serve prototype channel.
• Unimicron Technology: Taiwan-based global PCB and substrate manufacturer across HDI, IC substrate, and rigid/flex PCBs. Relevant incumbent comparable on scale and technology breadth, especially for high-volume customers graduating from prototype.
• Tripod Technology: Taiwan-listed large-volume PCB manufacturer serving networking, automotive, and consumer OEMs. Incumbent competing for the same industrial and consumer electronics customers as JLCPCB at production volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JLCPCB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYJ3p4f3J1zR5x3UQ5MlK0g
• Facebookfacebook.com/jlcpcb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jlcpcb
• TikToktiktok.com/@jlcpcb

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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