Kern Pcb-factory Gmbh

What Kern Pcb-factory Gmbh does

Kern PCB-Factory GmbH (DBA: PCB-Factory) is a privately held German Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider headquartered at Im Gewerbepark A84, 93059 Regensburg, and managed by Geschäftsführer Michael Janich. The company offers an end-to-end, one-roof service portfolio covering development support and PCB layout design, PCB and electronic component procurement (sourced exclusively from German and European manufacturers), SMD and THT assembly including wave soldering, 3D-AOI inspection augmented with AI and machine learning, functional and in-circuit testing, complete device assembly, and custom special solutions such as Flying Probe Test, X-ray analysis, press-fit technology, conformal coating, cable assembly, and calibration.

Technically, the operation relies on automated SMD lines for high-density assembly, THT lines with wave soldering for mechanically demanding applications, and a 3D-AOI system that uses computer vision with AI/ML to set per-component inspection parameters and store full traceability data. A proprietary in-house assembly software converts customer Gerber, BOM, and pick-and-place files directly into machine setup programs, shortening the path from data delivery to production. Production is supported from a single unit with no minimum order volume or minimum revenue requirement, standard lead times from two calendar weeks, and express SMD assembly from four working days.

Commercially, the company operates a direct B2B field-sales motion via website inquiry form, phone (+49 941 7803 8056), and email ([email protected]), with EXW (Incoterms 2020) shipments from Regensburg and UPS as a parcel option. It serves at least eight verticals including renewable energy, automotive, industrial manufacturing, agricultural machinery, medical technology, sensor technology, consumer electronics, and science & research, and lists enterprise reference customers such as Fraunhofer, Infineon, Thorlabs, BSH, TDK, AVL, Horsch, evopro, and Roding Mobility. Pricing is quote-based per project with 14-day net payment terms; no public pricing, headcount, or revenue figures are disclosed. The firm is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management).

Name

Kern Pcb-factory Gmbh

Legal name

Kern PCB-FACTORY GmbH

Website

https://pcb-factory.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kern PCB-Factory GmbH is a privately held German EMS provider in Regensburg offering one-roof electronics manufacturing — development, PCB/component sourcing, SMD and THT assembly, AI-augmented 3D-AOI inspection, testing, and complete assembly — to enterprise and SMB customers across automotive, industrial, medical, renewable energy, and other European verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• SMD assembly
• THT assembly
• Contract electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMS Manufacturing Services: Full-service electronics manufacturing including development support, PCB and component procurement, SMD and THT assembly, optical inspection, testing, complete assembly, and custom special solutions. No minimum order volume or revenue requirement. Pricing is quote-based per project. Standard delivery from 2 calendar weeks; express SMD assembly from 4 working days.
2. Custom Special Solutions: Bespoke manufacturing and testing services including Flying Probe Test, X-ray analysis, cable assembly, press-fit technology, conformal coating, and calibration, tailored to specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kern PCB-Factory GmbH is a German B2B Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider delivering a full end-to-end service portfolio from initial design to finished electronic assembly. The offering covers development support and PCB design, PCB and component procurement from German/European suppliers, SMD and THT PCB assembly, 3D-AOI optical inspection, functional and in-circuit testing, complete device assembly, and custom special solutions (Flying Probe Test, X-ray analysis, cable assembly, press-fit technology, conformal coating, calibration). Production starts from 1 unit with no minimum order volume; standard lead time is from 2 calendar weeks and express SMD assembly from 4 working days.

Product overview

Kern PCB-Factory GmbH is a B2B Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio for electronics production. The company provides an end-to-end EMS complete service covering development support and PCB design, PCB and component procurement, SMD and THT PCB assembly, 3D-AOI optical inspection, testing and complete assembly, and custom special solutions. The offering is structured as a unified service platform where all stages from initial idea to finished electronic assembly are managed under one roof, with no minimum volume requirements and production starting from 1 unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Development Support and PCB Design (Entwicklungssupport & Leiterplattendesign) Comprehensive PCB design and development support service including requirement analysis, schematic creation, layout design, prototyping, and design review with manufacturing release, offered to industrial electronics customers preparing for series production.
• PCB and Component Procurement (Leiterplatten- & Bauteilbezug) Procurement service for high-quality PCBs and electronic components through established supplier partnerships, including quality inspection and logistics, with PCBs sourced exclusively from German and European manufacturers.
• SMD PCB Assembly (SMD-Leiterplattenbestückung) Surface Mount Device (SMD) PCB assembly using automated manufacturing lines for high precision and speed, suitable for compact devices with high power density, available from single prototypes to series production.
• THT PCB Assembly (THT-Leiterplattenbestückung) Through-Hole Technology (THT) PCB assembly using wave soldering for maximum mechanical stability and durability, suitable for components and applications subjected to high vibration and mechanical stress.
• 3D-AOI Optical Inspection (Optische Prüfung mittels 3D-AOI) Automated Optical Inspection using 3D-AOI technology combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning, optomechatronics, and image processing for precise quality control and defect detection on assembled PCBs, with per-component parameter customization and complete traceability of stored measurement values.
• Testing and Complete Assembly (Test & Komplettmontage) Comprehensive testing and complete device assembly service including functional tests, in-circuit tests, burn-in tests, long-term tests, and final assembly with housing and wiring to deliver finished electronic products.
• Custom Special Solutions (Individuelle Sonderlösungen) Custom-tailored manufacturing and testing services including Flying Probe Testing, X-ray analysis, cable assembly, press-fit technology, conformal/protective coating, and calibration services, designed for specialized customer requirements not covered by the standard EMS offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard delivery time: from 2 calendar weeks; Express SMD assembly: from 4 working days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• German and European PCB ManufacturerscoreOthersPCB-Factory sources PCBs exclusively from German and European manufacturers to ensure highest quality and short lead times. These supplier relationships are foundational to the company's value proposition of reliable, high-quality PCB procurement.
• Component Suppliers (unspecified)coreOthersPCB-Factory partners with leading component suppliers to ensure quality, availability, and competitive pricing for electronic components. The company leverages established supplier relationships to support rapid procurement and to offer component sourcing as part of its full-service EMS offering.
• MAJORMEDIAminorOthersMAJORMEDIA, based in Regensburg (Landshuter Str. 9, 93047), provides external website hosting services for PCB-Factory. A data processing agreement (AVV) is in place per GDPR requirements. MAJORMEDIA also handled the conception, design, and programming of the PCB-Factory website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scanfil: Finnish-based global EMS provider with strong European industrial and automotive customer base. Comparable full-service assembly offering; significantly larger, multi-country footprint.
• AEMtec: Berlin-based high-end EMS specializing in miniaturized and optoelectronic assemblies. Comparable full-service EMS model and German footprint, but skewed toward higher-complexity, higher-mix work than PCB-Factory.
• NOTE Group: Swedish EMS group with industrial, automotive and medtech focus across multiple European sites. Comparable end-market mix and full-service EMS scope, with broader geographic and scale profile than PCB-Factory.
• Neways Electronics: Dutch EMS provider with European production footprint serving industrial, automotive and semiconductor customers. Comparable vertical mix and one-stop-shop positioning; substantially larger scale and multi-site operations.
• BMK Group: Established German EMS provider offering full-service electronics manufacturing from prototype to series. Comparable service scope (development through assembly) but at significantly larger scale than PCB-Factory.

Emerging players

• JLCPCB: Large China-based PCB and assembly prototype service with aggressive pricing and online workflow. Competes head-to-head on prototype PCBA pricing and lead time, eroding PCB-Factory's pricing power on commodity work.
• PCBWay: China-based global PCB prototyping and assembly platform with low-MOQ online ordering. Competes for the same prototype-to-small-series PCB assembly demand as PCB-Factory from a low-cost base.

Direct peers

• Eurocircuits: European PCB prototyping and small-series assembly provider headquartered in Belgium, with German operations. Directly comparable to PCB-Factory's prototype-to-low-volume PCBA model and online quoting workflow serving the same European industrial customer base.
• Aisler: European (German/Dutch) online PCB and assembly prototype platform. Competes for the same low-volume, fast-turn European OEM and maker customer with online quoting and quick-turn assembly.
• Beta LAYOUT: German PCB prototype and assembly service (Aarbergen). Comparable low-MOQ, fast-turn prototype positioning aimed at European electronics developers — the same niche PCB-Factory targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kern-pcb-factory

Compliance2 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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