What PCBWay does

PCBWay is a China-based, privately held digital manufacturing platform founded in 2014 that provides online PCB prototyping, fabrication, and assembly services to a global customer base of 256,000+ registered users (128,000+ paying) across 70+ countries. Its core offering spans the full PCB value chain — from 1- to 64-layer standard and advanced boards (HDI, flex/rigid-flex, high-frequency, thick-copper up to 20 oz, aluminum) through turnkey PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, BGA/QFN) to a broad rapid-prototyping portfolio covering CNC machining (3- to 5-axis), 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM metal), sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and box build assembly. Quality assurance is anchored by ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, UL, CE, RoHS, and IPC 6012 Class 2/3 certifications, with AOI, X-ray, flying probe, and ICT inspection across 1,073+ SMT lines in three factories producing 50,000 sqm monthly.

The platform operates as a self-serve, product-led-growth e-commerce site with instant online Gerber quoting, real-time production tracking, and direct shipping to 200+ countries via DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT. Native EDA tool integration (KiCad plugin plus custom DRC rules for Altium, Eagle, Allegro) embeds PCBWay inside designer workflows, while a March 2026 manufacturing partnership with Flux AI extends reach into the AI-powered PCB design market. Customer segments span hardware startups, professional engineers, university teams, electronics hobbyists, and enterprise electronics manufacturers, served via pay-as-you-go unit pricing (standard PCBs from $5/10pcs, HDI from $349.68, CNC from $25, 3D printing from $4.98). Additional distribution channels include a 27,000+ project community/sponsorship platform, content marketing via an engineering blog, broad social media presence, and active participation in industry trade shows.

Revenue is generated on a transactional unit-pricing basis across all manufacturing service lines, with no subscription or licensing model. The company appears self-funded and operationally profitable based on the absence of disclosed funding rounds alongside ongoing capacity and capability investments, though specific revenue figures, ownership structure, and leadership are not publicly disclosed.

Name

PCBWay

Legal name

PCBWay

Website

https://pcbway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PCBWay is a China-based digital manufacturing platform founded in 2014 that provides online PCB prototyping, fabrication, and assembly services, plus CNC machining and 3D printing, to 128,000+ paying customers across 70+ countries via a self-serve e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic 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 (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI), PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH)

Keywords

• PCB fabrication
• PCB assembly
• Rapid prototyping
• CNC machining
• 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Fabrication: Manufacture and sale of printed circuit boards including standard PCBs, advanced PCBs, HDI, flex/rigid-flex, high-frequency, and thick-copper boards. Revenue generated from per-board pricing based on specifications like layer count, size, quantity, and materials.
2. PCB Assembly (PCBA): Full assembly services including SMT placement, through-hole assembly, BGA/QFN mounting, and component sourcing. Offers turnkey, kitted, consigned, and combo assembly models.
3. Rapid Prototyping Services: CNC machining, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, SLM), sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding services for prototyping and low-volume production.
4. SMD Stencils: Laser-cut precision SMD stencils available in framework and non-framework options at various sizes for solder paste application.
5. PCB Design Services: Professional PCB layout, design, and enclosure design services for customers requiring engineering assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PCBWay is a China-based online manufacturing platform that fabricates custom printed circuit boards (1–64 layers, HDI, flex/rigid-flex, high-frequency, thick-copper) and delivers PCB assembly services (SMT, through-hole, BGA/QFN) with a 24-hour standard turnaround and quantities as low as 5–10 pieces. Customers upload Gerber files to receive instant online quotes, order via the PCBWay.com portal, and track production in real time. The portfolio also includes complementary digital-manufacturing services — CNC machining (3- to 5-axis), 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM metal), sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, SMD stencils, box build / cable harness assembly, and professional PCB design — making it a one-stop shop from prototype to volume.

Product overview

PCBWay is a China-based digital manufacturing platform offering a one-stop solution for PCB prototyping, advanced PCB fabrication, and PCB assembly (PCBA), complemented by a broad portfolio of additive and subtractive manufacturing services including 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM metal printing), CNC machining (3- to 5-axis milling and turning), sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. The platform is anchored by its core PCB and PCBA services — supporting 1 to 64 layers, HDI, flexible/rigid-flex, high-frequency, and thick-copper boards — with assembly covering SMT, through-hole, BGA/QFN, wave soldering, and functional/ICT testing. Additional offerings include SMD stencils, box build/cable harness assembly, PCB design services with KiCad/Altium/Eagle/Allegro EDA tool integration (custom DRC rules), online engineering calculators (impedance, trace width, Gerber viewer), and comprehensive quality inspection (AOI, X-ray, flying probe, microsection, thermal stress). Together these form an integrated manufacturing ecosystem from design validation through prototype to mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCB Prototype Fabrication Full-feature custom PCB prototype fabrication service for engineers and hardware developers, supporting 1 to 64 layers with materials from standard FR4 to advanced (HDI, flexible, rigid-flex, aluminum, high-frequency, Rogers), trace/spacing down to 2/2 mil, finished copper up to 13 oz, and lead times as fast as 24 hours. Sold online in small to medium volumes with unit pricing starting at $5 for 10 pieces.
• PCB Assembly (PCBA) Turnkey, kitted, consigned, and combo PCB assembly service covering SMT placement, through-hole assembly, BGA/QFN mounting, wave soldering, and component sourcing from 100+ vendors. Includes functional testing (FCT), in-circuit testing (ICT), X-ray inspection, and box build / cable harness assembly. Available from $29 with free shipping for 1–20-piece assembly orders.
• Advanced PCB Fabrication High-end PCB fabrication for demanding applications, including HDI boards with buried/blind vias, high-layer-count boards (up to 60+ layers), high-speed boards (up to >25 GHz), high-frequency boards (DK range 2.2–10.2), thick-copper boards (up to 20 oz), and boards manufactured to IPC 6012 Class 2/3 or IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 standards.
• Flexible & Rigid-Flex PCB Fabrication Flexible printed circuit (FPC) and rigid-flex PCB manufacturing supporting 1–32 layers, airgap constructions, and stack-ups from 0.025 mm to 0.91 mm, using polyimide (PI) and PET dielectrics with dielectric constants of 3.3–3.5. Pricing starts at $46.74 with 6–7 days build time.
• HDI PCB Fabrication High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB manufacturing with microvia, blind, and buried via capabilities, supporting Sequential Build-Up and ELIC structures (0+N+0, 1+N+1, 2+N+2 stack-ups), enabling compact design, improved signal integrity, and reduced layer count versus standard PCBs. Pricing starts at $349.68 with 7–8 days build time.
• CNC Machining CNC machining service for mechanical prototyping and low-volume production, offering 3-, 4-, and full 5-axis milling as well as turning. Supports metals (aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, tool steel) and plastics (ABS, PC, nylon, PEEK, PTFE), with tolerances controlled to ±0.2 mm per ISO 2768 and post-processing surface finishing. Pricing starts at $25 with 7–9 days build time.
• 3D Printing 3D printing service covering SLA, DLP (photopolymer resins), FDM (thermoplastics), SLS (nylon), MJF (nylon/polymers), and SLM (AlSi10Mg aluminum, 316L stainless steel, TC4 titanium, tool steel). Pricing starts at $4.98 with 3–4 days build time; supports end-use tooling, aerospace, and medical part applications.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet metal fabrication service including laser cutting and bending, supporting aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, copper, and PMMA (acrylic), for rapid prototyping and low-volume production runs.
• Injection Molding & Vacuum Casting Injection molding service for rapid tooling and multi-cavity mold production, and vacuum casting for flexible/low-volume parts, supporting ABS, PC, nylon, PP, POM, PVC, PE, PS, TPU, and rubber.
• PCB Design Services Professional PCB layout, schematic, and electronics design services, including enclosure design, powered by KiCad plugin integration and custom DRC rules available for KiCad, Altium, Eagle, and Allegro EDA tools. Sold as a paid professional service to customers requiring engineering assistance.
• SMD Stencils Laser-cut precision SMD stencils available in framework and non-framework options at sizes from 370×470 mm to 736×736 mm, for top, bottom, or both sides, with electropolishing available. Pricing starts at $15. Designed for solder paste application in PCB assembly.
• Box Build & Cable Wire Harness Assembly (OEM) Full box build, final product assembly, and cable wire harness assembly services enabling delivery of complete finished products rather than just bare PCBs or PCBA units, sold as a paid OEM manufacturing service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FluxcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Flux, a browser-based AI-powered electronic CAD platform, has established manufacturing partnerships with PCBWay and JLCPCB. The partnership enables seamless design-to-manufacturing workflow for Flux's 6.5M+ projects and 1M+ builders on the platform targeting enterprise-grade eCAD expansions.
• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PCBWay has fully adopted DHL GoGreen transportation service in 2025 to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain and promote green supply chain development, with an initial target of reducing emissions by 30%. DHL is the primary logistics partner for international shipping.
• KiCadcoreTechnology or IntegrationPCBWay has developed a native plugin for KiCad EDA software and provides custom DRC rules for KiCad, Altium, Eagle, and Allegro. This integration allows designers to validate designs against PCBWay manufacturing capabilities and submit orders directly from their design environment.
• Material Suppliers (Shengyi, Rogers, Arlon, Isola, Panasonic, TUC, Nelco)coreTechnology or IntegrationPCBWay sources raw materials from leading suppliers including Shengyi, Rogers, Arlon, Isola, Panasonic, TU, and Nelco for PCB laminate and prepreg materials. These partnerships ensure access to high-quality materials meeting IPC standards.
• Equipment Manufacturers (Mazak, Sodick, Amada, Mitsubishi)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPCBWay uses advanced manufacturing equipment from Mazak (CNC machining centers), Sodick (EDM equipment), Amada (punch machines and press brakes), and Mitsubishi (laser cutting machines) for precision CNC and sheet metal fabrication.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JLCPCB: Shenzhen-based PCB prototype and small-batch fabrication platform operating an almost identical self-serve quoting, fast-turn model. JLCPCB is PCBWay's closest head-to-head competitor across hobbyist, startup, and SMB prototyping customers globally, with comparable lead times, HDI options, and assembly services.
• NextPCB: Hong Kong / Shenzhen-based PCB and PCBA manufacturer operating a self-serve online platform comparable to PCBWay's. Targets the same individual engineer and hardware startup segments with HDI, flex, and rigid-flex offerings.
• ALLPCB: China-based online PCB manufacturer providing prototype, small-batch, and assembly services with instant online quoting. Competes directly with PCBWay on price, lead time, and self-serve ordering for individual engineers and small businesses worldwide.
• Seeed Studio Fusion PCB: Shenzhen-based hardware manufacturing platform offering PCB fabrication, PCBA, and rapid prototyping services targeted at the same maker, startup, and hardware engineer segments as PCBWay. Sister business to Seeed Studio's open-source hardware and components distribution, creating a comparable community-driven funnel.
• PCBGOGO: Shenzhen-based PCB fabrication and assembly service offering quick-turn prototypes and small-batch production through an online platform with instant quoting. Direct competitor to PCBWay in the SMB and startup prototyping market with similar capabilities and pricing tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Shennan Circuits: Shenzhen-listed large-scale PCB manufacturer serving communications, automotive electronics, and data center customers with high-layer-count and HDI boards. A China-based broad incumbent whose HDI and high-frequency PCB offerings overlap with PCBWay's advanced PCB line but with an enterprise/comms-vertical focus rather than prototyping.
• TTM Technologies: US-headquartered Tier-1 PCB manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and high-end computing customers with advanced PCBs at production volumes. Operates in the same product space as PCBWay's advanced PCBs and assembly, but at a fundamentally different volume and customer tier.
• Tripod Technology: Taiwan-based large-scale PCB manufacturer supplying HDI, multilayer, and flex PCBs to global PC, mobile, and server OEMs. Comparable technology and product range to PCBWay's advanced/HDI offerings but operating at OEM production volumes rather than prototyping.
• Jabil: Global Tier-1 EMS provider with substantial PCB assembly, box build, and rapid prototyping services. Competes with PCBWay on the assembly and box-build side of the portfolio for enterprise customers needing full product realization.

Emerging players

• PCBWay-affiliated: EasyEDA (referenced comparator): Browser-based EDA platform with integrated PCB fabrication that mirrors the design-to-manufacturing workflow PCBWay is replicating via KiCad and Flux integrations. Functions as both a peer (downstream integration with JLCPCB) and an adjacent touchpoint for PCBWay's own EDA plugin strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PCBWayOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PCBWayCom
• Facebookfacebook.com/pcbway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcbway
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcbway
• TikToktiktok.com/@pcbway

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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