Hey guys...I've been a lurker for a long time, first post. I have a small electronics business, we make and sell designs for Ham Radio. For the past several years, I have done PCB sourcing and assembly overseas. I'm now looking to see if I can find someone domestically to work with. A Google search turns up a lot of big names and I know they have high quality, probably due to working with the Military, etc. I'm looking for a fully capable smaller PCB Assembly house that would be willing to work with me. Most of the time I run 100-200pcs of a board, right now I have the need for a 400pcs run. I was hoping to find someone that could "fit me in" between their larger customer orders, maybe utilize their machines when they wouldn't normally be running.
I have tried to find a domestic source in the past and generally it has been 4-5X the cost...obviously at that price point its worth it to continue working overseas...I'm willing to pay more for domestic work and quality, but not that multiplier.
Anyways, if you represent a company, or know of one, please shoot me an email or post here.
Thanks,
Curtis
cpope (at) hobbypcb (dot) com