What TouchPad Electronics does

TouchPad Electronics LLC is a privately held, Mukwonago, Wisconsin-based contract electronics manufacturer founded in 2000 by Matt Sween. Originally launched as TouchPad Design Corporation for electrical engineering and PCB layout, the company rebranded to TouchPad Electronics Inc. in 2007 when it added quick-turn PCB assembly services. From a Mukwonago headquarters at 101 W. Boxhorn Drive, TouchPad operates a 22,500 sq. ft. facility housing 6 SMT lines and selective soldering capacity, built out through sequential expansions in 2010, 2014, 2018, and June 2020. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (seven consecutive clean audits), ITAR registered (since January 2025), UL listed, ROHS compliant, and an SMTA member.

The company's core offering is industry-leading quick-turn PCB assembly with 3-, 5-, and 10-day turnaround options, complemented by low-to-mid volume production assembly. Underlying technical capabilities include CyberOptics SQ3000 3D AOI for 100% inspection at 1-micron height resolution, ERSA VERSAFLOW 3/45 selective soldering, X-ray inspection, and six flex placement SMT lines. Adjacent service lines cover design (electrical engineering, PCB layout in Cadence/Altium/Mentor Graphics, and membrane switch design under Duraswitch authorization), manufacturing solutions (touchscreen and digital display integration, HMI modules, custom cables and harnesses, test fixtures using LabView, value-add box builds), and bare PCB supply (rigid up to 32 layers, flex, rigid-flex, metal core, and membrane switches). Quality differentiation is anchored by IPC-A-610 certified technicians, a $375K internally developed OJT program with 90+ training modules, and a custom ERP plus live component sourcing tool.

TouchPad serves medical device manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, industrial equipment manufacturers, and advanced research organizations as primary verticals, with consumer electronics as a secondary segment. The go-to-market is direct, B2B contract manufacturing with project-based pricing, no minimum order quantity, a 48-hour-or-less quote turnaround, and dedicated project managers who can accommodate mid-run changes without affecting lead time. Capital structure is fully organic — no external funding rounds are disclosed — with growth funded through operating cash flow and reinvested into facilities, equipment, and training. Operating geographies are concentrated in Southeast Wisconsin with documented capability to ship internationally.

Name

TouchPad Electronics

Legal name

TouchPad Electronics LLC

Website

https://touchpadelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TouchPad Electronics is a Wisconsin-based contract electronics manufacturer specializing in quick-turn PCB assembly (3–10 day turnaround), PCB layout, and low-to-mid volume production for medical, aerospace, industrial, and advanced research customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH), PCB Fabrication (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG), Touchscreen Monitors (Interactive) (HDACADAF)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• Quick-turn prototyping
• Membrane switches
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mukwonago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Assembly Services: Quick-turn PCB assembly (3, 5, 10 day turnaround) and low-to-mid volume production assembly. Services include SMT placement, through-hole soldering, selective soldering, box builds, partial-kitted assemblies, and labor-only jobs.
2. Design Solutions: Electrical engineering services, PCB layout and design, membrane switch design, FPC and rigid-flex design. Includes schematic entry, board layout, DFM reports, and design for testability.
3. Custom Cables and Harnesses: Design and manufacture of custom cables and harnesses including soldering, ultrasonic welding, EMI-EMC solutions, automated wire processing, connector design, braiding, and over-molding services.
4. Value-Add Processes and Manufacturing Solutions: Sub-assembly services, configuration and build-to-order, system test and management, assembly procedure documentation, touchscreen and digital display integration, HMI module assembly.
5. Bare PCB Supply: Sourcing and supply of rigid PCBs, flex PCBs, rigid-flex PCBs, metal core PCBs, and membrane switches through trusted partner network.
6. Material Procurement Services: Component sourcing and procurement services including material-procurement-only orders, BOM management, and supply chain coordination through trusted vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TouchPad Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer providing quick-turn printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and related design services. The company produces rigid, flex, rigid-flex, and metal core PCBs along with membrane switches, touchscreens, custom cables, and user interface/HMI solutions, with capabilities spanning prototype through low-to-mid volume production runs.

Product overview

TouchPad Electronics is a Quick-Turn PCB Design & Assembly services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of electronics manufacturing solutions. The core offering centers on Quick-Turn PCB Assembly (with 3, 5, and 10 day turnarounds) and Low to Mid-Volume Production Assembly, supported by Design Solutions (Electrical Engineering, PCB Layout, Membrane Switch Design) and Manufacturing Solutions (Touchscreen & Digital Display, User Interface & HMI, Test Fixture Design & Development, Custom Cables & Harnesses, Value-Add Processes). The company also supplies Bare PCB products including Rigid PCB (up to 32 layers), Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB, Metal Core PCB, and Membrane Switches. Services are delivered from a 22,500 sq. ft. facility with 6 SMT and selective soldering lines, serving medical, aerospace, commercial, industrial, consumer, and research organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quick-Turn PCB Assembly
• Low to Mid-Volume Production Assembly
• Rigid PCB
• Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB
• Metal Core PCB
• Membrane Switches
• Touchscreen & Digital Display
• User Interface & HMI
• Custom Cables & Harnesses
• Electrical Engineering & PCB Layout
• Test Fixture Design & Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D AOI inspection of 10,000+ inspection targets per board completed in 16 seconds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DigikeycoreOthersTrusted component vendor for BOM sourcing. Components sourced from Digikey and other authorized distributors as primary supply chain partners.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreOthersTrusted component vendor for BOM sourcing. Secondary authorized distributor partner for component procurement.
• CyberOpticscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of SQ3000 3D AOI inspection technology. Enables 100% inspection of all parts and solder with 1 micron height resolution accuracy.
• ERSA (Kurt Ersa AG)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of VERSAFLOW 3/45 selective soldering system combining fluxing, preheating, and soldering modules for through-hole component application.
• DuraswitchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuraswitch authorized design organization. Experts at designing with Duraswitch patented technologies including PushGate, Peel and Place, thiNcoder RT, and MagnaMouse PIC controller and joystick.
• PCB Manufacturing PartnerscoreOthersTrusted partners for PCB fabrication who have undergone extensive vetting processes to ensure quality and on-time delivery. PCBs inspected upon receipt for compliance to customer-defined specs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fictiv: Online manufacturing platform offering quick-turn PCB assembly and custom mechanical fabrication; competes directly with TouchPad's quick-turn, instant-quote model across prototyping and low-volume PCBA.
• MacroFab: Cloud-based PCB assembly marketplace focused on prototype-to-low-volume PCBA with instant quoting and a distributed factory network; directly comparable to TouchPad's quick-turn prototyping offering.
• IEC Electronics: Small-to-mid-cap US EMS provider with strong focus on aerospace, defense, and medical customers offering PCBA, cable/harness, and box build; close vertical and size analog to TouchPad Electronics.
• Creation Technologies: Mid-market EMS with design, PCBA, and manufacturing solutions across medical, industrial, aerospace/defense, and communications end markets; overlaps TouchPad's vertical mix and service portfolio at larger scale.
• Plexus Corp: Mid-to-large EMS with deep medical, aerospace/defense, and industrial exposure plus design services; comparable service breadth and verticals though at significantly larger scale than TouchPad.
• Benchmark Electronics: Global EMS provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers with design and manufacturing services; comparable vertical mix and full design-to-manufacturing service scope.
• SigmaTron International: Independent US-based EMS offering PCB assembly, box build, and supply chain services to industrial, medical, and consumer customers; similar size and contract manufacturing positioning to TouchPad.
• Vexos: Mid-market EMS with PCBA, box build, and material sourcing for medical, industrial, and aerospace customers in North America and Asia; comparable service portfolio and vertical alignment.

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Large global EMS with full design-to-manufacturing services across communications, medical, industrial, and defense; broader portfolio and global footprint, but overlapping quick-turn and low-volume PCBA offerings.
• Celestica: Large global EMS providing design, PCBA, and manufacturing services to communications, industrial, healthcare, and aerospace customers; operates at much larger scale but serves overlapping end-markets with similar capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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