RLX Solutions

What RLX Solutions does

RLX Solutions Inc. is a privately held Canadian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Concord, Ontario, with a secondary receiving facility in Aurora. The company consolidates seven services under a single quote and program manager: PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, component procurement, custom component build, engineering and design, custom cable assembly, and in-stock component distribution. Target customers are engineering teams and procurement departments in regulated and high-reliability industries, with vertical emphasis on medical devices, telecommunications, life-safety systems, industrial, automotive and EV, robotics, and aerospace and defense.

RLX's technical envelope covers rigid FR-4, high-Tg, halogen-free, flexible, rigid-flex, metal-core, and HDI PCB fabrication from 1 to 24 layers standard and up to 40 on request, with mechanical drilling to 0.15mm and HDI laser microvia drilling to 0.10mm, blind and buried vias, via-in-pad with resin fill and copper cap planarization, controlled impedance verified by TDR (±10% standard, ±5% on request), and high-frequency substrates including Rogers, PTFE, and polyimide. Assembly supports SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology builds with 01005 passives, 0.3mm BGA pitch, SPI/AOI/X-ray inspection, conformal coat, underfill, programming, serialization, and 100% electrical test before shipment. Engineer-led DFM/DFA review is included on every quote at no additional charge, with a 24-business-hour quote response commitment.

RLX operates a direct-to-engineer B2B model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, structured across prototype (5-unit minimum, 5-day standard turnaround), pilot (25-500 units, 2-3 weeks), and production (500-50,000+ units, 3-6 weeks) tiers, with turnkey, kitted, and consigned assembly options, and engineering services available as fixed-scope, time-and-materials, retainer, or bundled with turnkey manufacturing. Certifications include UL listing since 2013 (File #E466570), ISO 9001:2015 by DNV (Cert #C712619), IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3, J-STD-001 soldering, IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable harness, IATF 16949 automotive alignment, ISO 13485 medical alignment, and RoHS/REACH/CE/CSA compliance. The company has not raised external funding, has 1-10 employees, and is founder/owner-operated.

Name

RLX Solutions

Legal name

RLX Solutions Inc.

Website

https://rlxsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RLX Solutions is a Canadian EMS company founded in 2013 that consolidates PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, component procurement, custom cable assembly, custom component build, and engineering design under a single quote and program manager for medical, telecom, life-safety, industrial, automotive, and aerospace customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• PCB fabrication services
• Electronics manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• Component procurement
• Custom cable assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCB Fabrication: Bare PCB manufacturing including rigid FR-4, flexible, rigid-flex, metal-core, HDI, and high-frequency substrates. Revenue generated through one-time project fees based on board complexity, layer count, and special processes. Quote-based pricing with volume tiers for prototype (5-unit minimum), pilot (25-500 units), and production (500-50,000+ units).
2. PCB Assembly (PCBA): Turnkey, kitted, and consigned PCB assembly services. Turnkey model generates revenue through component procurement markup plus assembly labor and overhead. Supports SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology builds with inspection and test services included.
3. Component Procurement: Sourcing of electronic components through authorized distribution (Arrow, Digi-Key, Mouser, TTI, Avnet), verified excess-inventory network, and global component trading channels. Revenue derived from procurement fees and markup on sourced components with full traceability documentation.
4. Custom Component Build: Design and manufacture of custom capacitors, relay sockets, terminal blocks, and electro-mechanical interconnects. Revenue from engineering design fees plus production unit pricing, typically 50 to 10,000+ units annually per program.
5. Custom Cable Assembly: Wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing for automotive, medical, robotics, aerospace, and industrial applications. Revenue generated per assembly based on complexity, connector types, and volume. Includes prototype (7-day) and production (15-20 day) windows.
6. Engineering & Design Services: PCB design services including schematic capture, multi-layer layout, high-speed digital design, thermal analysis, and DFM review. Engagement models include fixed-scope projects, time-and-materials, retainer arrangements, or bundled with turnkey manufacturing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RLX Solutions is a Canadian electronics manufacturing services provider that fabricates bare printed circuit boards (rigid FR-4, flex, rigid-flex, metal-core, HDI, high-frequency laminates), assembles PCBA in turnkey, kitted, and consigned models, procures active and passive components through authorized distribution and verified excess-inventory channels, builds custom cable and wire-harness assemblies, manufactures custom electro-mechanical components, and provides PCB engineering and DFM/DFA design services. Services flow through one quote and one program manager from 5-piece prototype through 50,000+ unit production for medical, telecommunications, life-safety, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and hardware-startup customers.

Product overview

RLX Solutions offers a unified electronics manufacturing service combining seven distinct products: PCB Manufacturing (bare board fabrication from rigid FR-4 to HDI and rigid-flex), PCB Assembly (turnkey SMT/mixed-tech PCBA with full test and inspection), Component Procurement (multi-channel sourcing for obsolete and allocated parts), Custom Component Build (custom capacitors, relay sockets, terminal blocks, and legacy replacements), Engineering & Design (full PCB design with DFM review and UL/CSA certification support), Custom Cable Assembly (wire harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620), and In-Stock Inventory (searchable live Canadian-held component inventory). All services flow through a single program manager and quote, from prototype through sustained production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCB Manufacturing Bare printed circuit board fabrication including rigid FR-4 (high-Tg, halogen-free), aluminum MCPCB, rigid-flex, polyimide flex, HDI, and high-frequency (Rogers, PTFE) substrates. Supports 1-24 layers standard (up to 40 on request), blind and buried vias, HDI microvias down to 0.10 mm, controlled impedance, heavy copper up to 6 oz, 01005 passives, and 0.3 mm BGA pitch. Sold to engineering teams and OEMs across medical, telecom, life-safety, industrial, consumer, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
• PCB Assembly (PCBA) Turnkey, kitted, and consigned PCB assembly services covering SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology builds. Includes SPI, AOI, X-ray inspection, conformal coat, underfill, programming, serialization, flying probe and bed-of-nails electrical test, and first-article inspection in AS9102 format. Supports 01005 passives and 0.3 mm BGA pitch. Sold to engineering teams and OEMs requiring Class 2 or Class 3 workmanship.
• Component Procurement Sourcing service for active, passive, and electromechanical electronic components, including obsolete, allocated, end-of-life, and hard-to-find parts, through authorized distribution (Arrow, Digi-Key, Mouser, TTI, Avnet), a verified excess-inventory network, and global component trading channels. Includes counterfeit prevention via IDEA-STD-1010 visual inspection, X-ray, and electrical testing, with full lot and date-code traceability documentation. Sold to engineering and procurement teams that need continuity for long-lifecycle and regulated-industry programs.
• Custom Component Build

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour quote response with engineer-reviewed DFM feedback included
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arrow ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for active electronic components. Arrow is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and provides guaranteed authentic parts with factory warranty and full datasheet support.
• Digi-Key ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for active and passive components. Digi-Key provides guaranteed authentic inventory with immediate availability for routine parts sourcing.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for electronic components. Mouser supports routine parts procurement with guaranteed authenticity and manufacturer warranty.
• TTI Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor specializing in passive, connector, and electromechanical components. Part of Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
• AvnetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner providing global supply chain solutions and access to manufacturer-direct relationships for active and passive components.
• University of Toronto Formula Racing (UTFR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent engineering team designing and building electric, driverless-capable Formula SAE race cars. RLX provides custom PCB assemblies for battery monitoring and control systems, supporting next-generation engineering talent.
• NetcomponentscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline component marketplace integration allowing live inventory search, pricing display, and quote requests. RLX's in-stock component inventory is listed through the Netcomponents storefront.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MacroFab: US-based online PCB assembly and EMS platform offering quote-based turnkey assembly with a software-driven, engineer-led review model. Mirrors RLX's quote-driven full-service EMS positioning and similar target customer base of small/medium engineering teams.
• Bay Area Circuits: North American quick-turn and production PCB fabricator offering rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs with similar prototyping-to-production tiering as RLX. Directly comparable in scale and customer profile to RLX's bare-board fabrication side.
• Sunstone Circuits: US PCB prototype-to-production manufacturer with online quoting, DFM review, and turnkey assembly. Closely overlaps with RLX on bare-board fabrication plus PCB123-style design tooling and small-volume assembly.
• Advanced Circuits: One of the largest North American quick-turn PCB fabricators, offering rigid and flex boards through an online quote portal. Comparable to RLX on fab-side capabilities and prototype/low-volume focus, though larger scale.
• Screaming Circuits: US prototype and low-volume PCB assembly specialist known for fast-turn SMT builds. Directly comparable to RLX's PCBA service line in target customer (engineering teams needing quick-turn prototype assembly).
• Tempo Automation: Prototype PCB assembly house focused on fast-turn, low-volume builds for hardware engineers. Comparable to RLX's prototype- and pilot-tier assembly offering and target buyer profile.

Broad incumbents

• PCBWay: Large-scale online PCB fab and assembly provider with global operations and very low-cost prototyping pricing. Broader incumbent in the same product category but competes on price rather than regulated-industry service.
• JLCPCB: High-volume Chinese online PCB and assembly provider offering extremely low-cost prototypes. Wider scale and broader feature set than RLX, but directly competes on rigid/flex fab pricing for non-regulated buyers.
• SigmaTron International: US-based contract electronics manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and automotive customers with full EMS capabilities. Comparable on regulated-industry EMS positioning but operating at much larger scale.
• Sanmina: Global tier-1 EMS provider offering PCB fabrication, assembly, and full product integration across regulated industries (medical, aerospace, defense). Comparable on regulated vertical focus but at very large scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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