PCB Unlimited

What PCB Unlimited does

PCB Unlimited, LLC is a privately held, founder-owned online retailer and manufacturing broker for prototype printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related electronics-production supplies, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, and founded in 2008. The company operates a self-serve e-commerce platform through which designers, engineers, hardware startups, and R&D teams can obtain instant online quotes and place orders for PCBs, PCB assembly, SMT stencils, assembly fixtures, solder paste, and SMT capital equipment. Rather than running its own fabs, PCB Unlimited aggregates demand and routes it to a network of manufacturing partners across the USA, Taiwan, China, and (for assembly) Mexico, letting customers trade off cost, speed, and origin — USA Quickturn for 24-48 hour turnaround, Taiwan for 72-hour lead times on complex multilayers, and China for the lowest unit pricing on price-sensitive jobs.

The core technology is the panelization approach that combines multiple small-batch PCB orders onto shared production panels, lowering material and tooling cost per prototype order. The product catalog spans the full prototype-to-low-volume PCB spectrum (rigid, flex/rigid-flex, metal core, HDI, heavy copper, high-frequency/Rogers), full assembly services including components sourcing and testing, an extensive SMT stencil line, and a distributed equipment offering (stencil printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, thru-hole and rework stations). Manufacturing partners carry ISO 9001 and UL certifications, and the platform targets both rapid-turn USA-made projects and cost-optimized offshore runs.

PCB Unlimited makes money on a transactional, per-order basis: unit pricing on PCB fabrication, assembly, and stencils, and hardware sales on equipment. Distribution is entirely product-led via the website with phone and email support for custom quotes; marketing is digital-first (email, social channels, live chat) with no enterprise sales motion. The company is self-funded, with no venture capital or private equity backing disclosed, and does not publish revenue. The 11-50 employee team supports a horizontal customer base across multiple engineering use cases (time-sensitive, price-sensitive, complex/HDI).

Name

PCB Unlimited

Legal name

PCB Unlimited, LLC

Website

https://pcbunlimited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PCB Unlimited is a privately held, online self-serve platform that sells prototype and low-volume printed circuit boards, PCB assembly, SMT stencils, fixtures, and equipment, routing orders to manufacturing partners in the USA, Taiwan, China, and Mexico for designers, engineers, and hardware startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

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), PCB, Prototyping Boards & Etching Supplies Retail (CRACAKAF)

Keywords

• Prototype PCB fabrication
• Printed circuit boards
• PCB assembly services
• SMT equipment
• Solder paste stencils

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Fabrication Services: Prototype and production PCB fabrication including USA Quickturn PCBs (24-48 hour turnaround), Taiwan PCBs (72 hour turnaround), and China PCBs (best prices). Revenue generated from per-board pricing based on specifications including layers, size, quantity, and finish.
2. PCB Assembly Services: USA PCB Assembly and Mexico PCB Assembly services for prototype and low volume assembly with rapid turn times. Revenue generated from assembly labor and electronic components sourcing.
3. SMT Stencils and Fixtures: Laser cut SMT stencils (prototype, frameless, framed), assembly fixtures, rework stencils. Revenue from one-time purchases and product sales.
4. SMT Equipment Sales: Sale of SMT equipment including stencil printers, pick and place machines, reflow ovens, and related tooling. Revenue from equipment hardware sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PCB Unlimited sells prototype and low-volume printed circuit boards (USA, Taiwan, and China manufacturing options), specialty boards (HDI, flex/rigid-flex, metal core, heavy copper, high frequency), PCB assembly services, SMT stencils and assembly fixtures, SMT and thru-hole equipment, soldering/desoldering stations, and solder paste consumables. Orders are placed through a web-based instant quoting and ordering platform that aggregates a network of ISO- and UL-certified manufacturing partners.

Product overview

PCB Unlimited is a prototype and low-volume PCB manufacturing platform offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for printed circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly. The core offerings include USA Quickturn PCBs (24-48 hour turnaround), Taiwan PCBs, and China PCBs as offshore manufacturing options, along with specialized products like Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs, Metal Core PCBs, HDI PCBs, Heavy Copper PCBs, and High Frequency PCBs. The platform provides end-to-end capabilities through USA and Mexico-based PCB Assembly services, Electronic Components Sourcing, PCB Testing, and Wire Harness Manufacturing. Supporting the assembly workflow, PCB Unlimited offers Laser Cut SMT Stencils (including Prototype, Framed, Frameless, UltraSlic, Multi-Level, Rework, BGA Reballers, StencilQuik, StikNPeel, and Flip-Up variants), SMT Stencil Printers, Pick & Place Machines, Reflow Ovens (GF series), and full ranges of thru-hole equipment, soldering/desoldering stations, and assembly fixtures (SMT Carriers, Wave Solder Pallets, Selective Solder Fixtures, Press Fit Support Fixtures). Consumables include M8 No Clean Solder Paste and WS488 Water Soluble Solder Paste. The platform targets engineers and designers needing rapid prototyping through online quoting and ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USA Quickturn PCBs Prototype PCB fabrication service offering 2-layer PCBs shipped in 24 hours and 4-layer PCBs shipped in 48 hours, made in the USA with panelization technology to reduce costs.
• Taiwan PCBs Offshore PCB manufacturing service from Taiwan offering 2-50 layer PCBs with 72-hour lead time and overnight shipping, suited for complex multilayer boards.
• China PCBs Offshore PCB manufacturing through a network of ISO- and UL-certified partners in China, offering best prices for prototype through production runs.
• Flex and Rigid-Flex PCBs Flexible and rigid-flex circuit board fabrication with online quoting, supporting minimum trace/space of 0.003 inches and lead times as short as 6 days.
• Metal Core PCBs Metal core PCBs designed for applications requiring superior heat dissipation.
• HDI PCBs High Density Interconnect PCBs with higher wiring density, thinner spaces, smaller vias, and higher connection pad density than traditional PCBs, using laser-drilled microvias in stacked, staggered, and via-in-pad configurations.
• Heavy Copper PCBs PCBs with heavy copper construction for high-current applications.
• High Frequency PCBs PCBs designed for high frequency applications using specialized materials such as Rogers and other high-frequency laminates.
• USA PCB Assembly Prototype and low volume PCB assembly services with rapid turn times and instant online quoting.
• Mexico PCB Assembly PCB assembly services located in Mexico for regional production needs.
• Electronic Components Sourcing Service for sourcing electronic components, including assistance with redesigning boards to replace hard-to-find parts.
• PCB Testing Testing services for printed circuit boards including electrical testing and inspection.
• Wire Harness Manufacturing Manufacturing of wire harnesses for various electronic applications.
• PCB Design and Layout Professional PCB design and layout services.
• Laser Cut SMT Stencils Laser cut solder paste stencils using LPKF stencil laser technology, available as prototype (frameless), framed, frameless, UltraSlic, multi-level/step, rework, BGA reballer, StencilQuik, StikNPeel, flip-up, CPF, and Mylar/Kapton variants, with 30% discount when ordered with PCBs.
• Solder Paste Solder pastes including M8 No Clean Lead-Free Solder Paste (SAC305 alloy) with low voiding for BGA and BTC components, and WS488 Water Soluble Solder Paste (Sn63/Pb37 and lead-free SAC305).
• SMT Equipment SMT production equipment including stencil printers (SPR-45VA, SPR-45, SPR-25, SPR-20, SD360U), pick and place machines (MPP-21, MPP-11, LS40V, LS60V), reflow ovens (GF-125 HC, GF-12HT, GF-B-HT), curing machines, conveyors and handling equipment, inspection systems, dry cabinets, hot bar soldering machines, and dispensing systems.
• Thru-Hole Equipment Thru-hole assembly equipment including HW-450 heavy duty lead-free wave solder machines, selective soldering systems, solder fountains, automated component counters, PCB router machines for depanelization, soldering robots, PCB and stencil washing machines, and automated component insertion machines.
• Soldering and Desoldering Equipment Bench-top soldering and desoldering stations plus SMT and BGA rework systems for prototype and rework operations.
• PCB Assembly Fixtures Quick-turn, low-cost assembly fixtures including prototype SMT stencil fixtures with universal board support for double-sided PCBs, SMT carriers for transport, custom wave solder pallets, selective solder fixtures, and press fit support fixtures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-Layer USA PCBs ship in 24 hours, 4-Layer in 48 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• China Manufacturing Partners (ISO and UL Certified)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPCB Unlimited has established relationships with the largest network of ISO and UL certified PCB manufacturing partners in China. Each partner has unique manufacturing capabilities spanning standard consumer PCBs to complex multilayer boards for medical and aerospace industries, flex PCBs, and specialty materials (Rogers, Arlon, etc.). This network enables PCB Unlimited to offer comprehensive manufacturing options to customers.
• Taiwan PCB ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers for small volumes of complex multilayer circuit boards. Taiwan PCBs offer combination of quality, lead time (72 hours), and price. Capabilities include rigid PCBs up to 42 layers, 3-mil traces/spaces, controlled impedance, and ISO-9001/UL certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JLCPCB: JLCPCB is a large-scale China-based online PCB prototype and assembly platform offering 2-50 layer PCBs, SMT assembly, and 3D printing with instant quoting. It is the most direct competitor to PCB Unlimited's China offshore and assembly offerings on price and scale.
• PCBWay: PCBWay is a China-based online PCB fabrication, assembly, and CNC/3D-printing service targeting hobbyists, engineers, and small businesses. It overlaps almost entirely with PCB Unlimited's prototype PCB and assembly value proposition across rigid, flex, and HDI boards.
• Seeed Studio (Fusion PCB): Seeed Studio's Fusion PCB service offers online PCB prototyping, PCB assembly, and stencil services, plus a broader hardware marketplace for maker and engineer customers. It competes head-on with PCB Unlimited in prototype PCB fab, assembly, and stencil sales.
• OSH Park: OSH Park is a US-based prototype PCB fabrication service focused on small-batch orders for hobbyists, students, and professionals. It overlaps directly with PCB Unlimited's USA Quickturn and prototype positioning for low-volume 2-4 layer boards.
• Advanced Circuits: Advanced Circuits is a US-based quickturn PCB manufacturer offering prototype through production runs with 24-hour turnaround options. It is a direct US-based competitor to PCB Unlimited's USA Quickturn service.
• Sunstone Circuits: Sunstone Circuits is a US-based PCB manufacturer specializing in prototype and small-volume production with online quoting (PCB123). It competes with PCB Unlimited on US quickturn prototype and small-batch fabrication.
• Sierra Circuits: Sierra Circuits (Proto Express) is a US quickturn PCB fabrication specialist serving prototype and low-volume production with 24-hour turnaround. It is directly comparable to PCB Unlimited's USA Quickturn service for time-sensitive engineering customers.
• MacroFab: MacroFab is an online PCB assembly platform with US and Mexico factory capacity, offering instant quoting and prototype-to-volume assembly. It is directly comparable to PCB Unlimited's USA and Mexico PCB Assembly offerings.
• AllPCB: AllPCB is a China-based online PCB fabrication and assembly service offering prototype through production runs with instant quoting. It competes with PCB Unlimited's China and Taiwan offshore options on price and lead time.

Regional players

• Eurocircuits: Eurocircuits is a Europe-based prototype and small-series PCB manufacturer with online ordering and quickturn service. It is a regional equivalent of PCB Unlimited's model, comparable in business model and customer type but serving European customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PCBUnlimited
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pcbunlimited
• Facebookfacebook.com/PCBUnlimited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcb-unlimited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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