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For Hardware Startups

Choosing a PCB Manufacturer for Your Startup

Startups rarely need 10,000 boards on day one. You need a partner who can take a prototype to a small batch and then to volume without re-qualifying the line - and who will review your design instead of just quoting it. Here is what to weigh, and where BokTech fits.

Min Quantity1 board
PCB Layers1 - 32 / multiple
MaterialFR-4 / Flex / HDI / Rogers
FulfillmentKickstarter ready

§ 01 · What to weigh

How to Choose - and Where BokTech Fits

Use these criteria to decide between a high-volume instant-quote marketplace and an engineering-partner factory. Each row contrasts the marketplace model with BokTech's real capabilities.

  • Order minimumLarge marketplaces often tier pricing by volume and reward bigger orders. BokTech builds from a single board - you only pay for what your pilot or run actually needs.
  • Engineering supportInstant-quote platforms are file-to-board queues. BokTech offers a free DFM review and NPI support from our Shenzhen engineering team before you order.
  • Prototype to productionA startup's board must not change when volume does. The same engineering team and line scale 1 unit to 100K, with first-article verification before scale.
  • Hard-to-build techWhen the design needs HDI microvias, flex/rigid-flex, aluminum MCPCB or Rogers/PTFE RF, a general marketplace may push you to standard specs. BokTech builds these in one factory.
  • Assembly flexibilityConsigned, turnkey or hybrid material models; SMT and through-hole; fine-pitch down to 0.35mm micro BGA with AOI and X-ray inspection.
  • Quality gateEvery panel is 100% E-tested before shipment, RoHS-compliant, with functional testing available on request.
  • Logistics & crowdfundingGlobal shipping via DHL, FedEx and UPS, picked and packed the same day; we fulfill Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Crowdsupply campaigns.
PCB Manufacturer for Startups
PCB Manufacturer for Startups

§ 02 · Related Capabilities

Related PCB Capabilities

These guides point to the specific BokTech services behind the criteria above - explore the technology your project needs.

PCB Prototype →

Low-Volume Assembly →

HDI PCB →

PCB Design →

Related PCB Capabilities
Related Capabilities

Start with a Prototype Quote

Upload your Gerber and BOM for an instant online quote, or review our full manufacturing capabilities first.

Get a Quote Manufacturing Capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your minimum order quantity?
From a single board. We run low-volume and small-batch assembly with no minimum that forces you to over-order - start with a prototype and scale to 100K units on the same line.
How do I get a quote?
Upload your Gerber and BOM through our online quote tool for an instant estimate, or contact our engineering team for a tailored review. Consigned, turnkey and hybrid material models are all supported.
What PCB materials and technologies do you support?
FR-4, Aluminum (metal core / MCPCB), Flexible and rigid-flex, HDI with microvias and blind/buried vias, and Rogers / PTFE high-frequency laminates - from 1 to 32 layers.
What assembly capabilities do you have?
Machine SMT and through-hole assembly, fine-pitch down to 0.35mm micro BGA and AQFN, RoHS-compliant, with AOI and X-ray inspection on fine-pitch joints.
Do you test every board?
Yes. Every panel is 100% E-tested before shipment, with AOI and X-ray on critical joints and functional testing available on request.
What are your lead times?
We offer fast turnaround from our Shenzhen factory. A prototype can move straight to volume on the same engineering team and line, with first-article verification before scale.
Which shipping methods do you use for global delivery?
We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx and UPS, with typical transit of 3-6 business days, and by Registered Post for 8-20 business days. Orders are picked, packed and dispatched the same day they are ready.