Pcb Universe

What Pcb Universe does

PCB Universe, Inc. is a privately held printed circuit board brokerage and assembly services provider headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Founded in 2008 and operating with 1-10 employees, the company functions as an intermediary between customers and a curated network of ISO 9001:2015-certified and UL-registered PCB manufacturing partners located domestically and offshore. Rather than operating its own fabrication facilities, PCB Universe aggregates customer demand and routes orders to partner fabs, claiming negotiated volume pricing passed through to buyers. Its core offerings span custom PCB prototypes and production boards (up to 42 layers, rigid, flex, rigid-flex, aluminum substrates, controlled impedance, blind/buried vias, HDI, heavy copper up to 20oz, Rogers high-frequency materials) plus turnkey PCB assembly services covering BGA, uBGA, QFN, QFP, PLCC, through-hole, and mixed-technology assembly with 100% X-ray inspection.

The go-to-market is primarily sales-led with a strong self-serve layer: an instant online quote engine enables 24/7 pricing without registration, supplemented by phone, email, and fax ordering with dedicated sales representatives available 9am-9pm EST / 6am-6pm PST Monday through Friday. Revenue is generated on a per-order, quote-based basis, with free DFM review and no tooling or test charges. Pricing is quote-driven rather than list-based, with custom quoting required for heavy copper (3-20oz), high layer counts (25-36), and HDI with blind/buried vias.

Customer segments are horizontal and SMB-weighted: electronics manufacturers and engineers are the primary buyers, with contract electronics manufacturers as a secondary segment. Public testimonials indicate a mix of startup/early-stage prototyping customers and mid-market production customers, with no large enterprise logos disclosed. Certifications (ISO 9001:2015, UL, RoHS 1/2/3) and lead-free finish options (ENIG, Immersion Silver, OSP, Lead Free Solder, Immersion Tin) form the baseline compliance stack. The company does not disclose revenue, funding, or ownership structure, and operates without reported external investment or management team disclosures.

Name

Pcb Universe

Legal name

PCB Universe, Inc.

Website

https://pcbuniverse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PCB Universe is a Vancouver, Washington-based PCB brokerage that aggregates customer orders across a network of ISO-certified and UL-registered manufacturing partners, supplying custom prototypes, production boards, and turnkey assembly to electronics manufacturers, engineers, and contract manufacturers.

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 (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI), PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH), Printed Electronics & Advanced Substrates (HDI, IC Substrates, Embedded Components) (HDAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Printed circuit boards
• PCB prototypes
• PCB assembly services
• Flex rigid PCBs
• Turnkey PCB assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PCB Manufacturing: One-time purchase of custom printed circuit boards manufactured to customer specifications. Pricing varies based on board specifications including layers, size, materials, finishes, and quantity.
2. PCB Assembly Services: Turnkey assembly services where PCB Universe procures components and assembles boards. Revenue is generated from both the bare board and the assembly labor/components.
3. Custom Quote Services: Complex or high-specification PCB orders requiring engineering review and custom quoting, including heavy copper boards (3-20oz), high layer count boards (25-36 layers), and HDI boards with blind/buried vias.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PCB Universe manufactures custom printed circuit boards for prototype and production quantities, supporting up to 42 layers, controlled impedance, blind and buried vias, HDI, heavy copper up to 20oz, metal core, Rogers high-frequency materials, and flex/rigid-flex designs. The company also offers full turnkey PCB assembly services including BGA, SMT, through-hole, and mixed technology assembly with 100% X-ray inspection.

Product overview

Pcb Universe offers a comprehensive portfolio of printed circuit board solutions centered around two core offerings: Custom PCB Prototypes and Production Printed Circuit Boards. The company differentiates through an Instant PCB Quote system and free DFM review on every order. Assembly capabilities are offered as add-on modules, including Full Turnkey Assembly with BGA, SMT, and through-hole technologies. All products are manufactured to ISO 9001:2015, UL, and RoHS standards with support for rigid, flex, rigid flex, and aluminum board types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom PCB Prototypes Custom printed circuit board prototypes manufactured to customer specifications with quick turnaround times, supporting designs up to 42 layers with HDI, controlled impedance, blind and buried vias, heavy copper, metal core, and Rogers high-frequency materials. Targeted at electronics engineers and manufacturers needing prototype quantities.
• Production Printed Circuit Boards Full-scale production of printed circuit boards in various configurations including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, and aluminum substrates, manufactured to ISO 9001:2015, UL, and RoHS standards. Targeted at electronics manufacturers requiring production volumes.
• Full Turnkey Assembly Complete turnkey PCB assembly services including component procurement, BGA, uBGA, QFN, QFP, PLCC, through-hole, and mixed technology assembly with 100% X-ray inspection. Targeted at customers needing a single-vendor solution from board fabrication to finished assembly.
• BGA Assembly Ball Grid Array assembly capabilities including automatic placement of CBGA, PBGA, MBGA, real-time X-ray verification, and BGA removal/replacement/reballing services. Targeted at customers needing advanced BGA and micro-BGA packaging.
• SMT Assembly Surface Mount Technology assembly supporting BGA, uBGA, QFN, QFP, and PLCC component packages. Targeted at customers needing automated SMT placement for standard and fine-pitch components.
• Through-Hole Assembly Automated and manual through-hole assembly for bulkier or heavier components such as electrolytic capacitors and electromechanical relays. Targeted at customers needing mixed-technology or traditional through-hole mounting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same business day response to phone calls and emails, usually within the hour
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISO Certified PCB ManufacturerscoreOthersPCB Universe has developed strong relationships with a select few top quality ISO certified and UL registered PCB manufacturers, both domestically and offshore. These manufacturing partners specialize in different areas of PCB manufacturing, enabling the company to build boards economically while maintaining highest quality standards. Due to high order volumes, PCB Universe has negotiated pricing lower than partners offer their own customers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• PCBWay: Global online PCB fabrication and assembly service offering prototypes and production with instant online quoting. Closely mirrors PCB Universe's model: small-batch-to-volume ordering, online Gerber upload, turnkey assembly, and similar board-capability menus (HDI, flex, heavy copper).
• JLCPCB: Low-cost online PCB prototype and assembly service from China, dominant in the hobbyist/startup segment with $2 PCBs and rapid turnaround. Directly competes with PCB Universe on small-batch, online-quoted, self-serve PCB orders.
• Seeed Studio Fusion PCB: Online PCB fabrication service tied to Seeed's hardware ecosystem, offering prototype and small-batch PCBs with instant quoting. Competes head-to-head with PCB Universe on the maker/startup/early-stage development customer.
• OSH Park: US-based small-batch PCB prototype service famous in the open-source hardware community, offering online quoting and shared panel pricing. Targets the same hobbyist/engineer prototype segment as PCB Universe with a similar self-serve digital model.
• Advanced Circuits: One of the largest US-based PCB manufacturers, offering prototype through production with free DFM review and instant online quoting. Directly overlaps PCB Universe on US-based prototype-to-production with similar DFM and quoting features.
• Bay Area Circuits: US quick-turn PCB prototype and small-batch manufacturer with online quoting and DFM review. Competes in the same US-domestic prototype and low-volume production niche as PCB Universe.
• Sierra Circuits: US PCB fabricator specializing in quick-turn prototypes and complex boards (HDI, flex, rigid-flex) with online quoting. Comparable to PCB Universe on advanced-capability prototype and small-volume production boards.
• AllPCB: Online global PCB fabrication and assembly service with instant quoting and prototype-to-production capabilities. Competes on the same online, self-serve, instant-quote procurement model used by PCB Universe.

Broad incumbents

• TTM Technologies: One of the world's largest PCB manufacturers serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical customers. A broad incumbent in the PCB fabrication space with significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than PCB Universe.
• Sanmina: Global EMS provider offering PCB fabrication as part of an integrated end-to-end contract manufacturing portfolio. A broad incumbent whose assembly-plus-fabrication offering overlaps PCB Universe's full turnkey assembly positioning, but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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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