How to prepare Gerber, drill and centroid files for a 24-hour quote
A practical checklist for exporting fabrication and assembly files that quote cleanly and assemble without surprises.
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Turnkey PCB partner · Serving US & Canada
Quick-turn PCB fabrication & assembly for North America.
FeSS Technology brings fabrication, authentic component sourcing and SMT assembly together — with 24-hour quotes, 3–5 day quick-turn builds and DDP delivery across the United States and Canada.
- 1–40 layers · HDI · rigid-flex
- SMT, BGA & through-hole
- Free DFM / DFA review
24h
Quote turnaround
5days
Quick-turn fabrication
40layers
Multilayer capability
100%
Electrical test on every board
One partner, start to finish
Fabrication, assembly and everything between
Skip the hand-offs. FeSS manages your bare board, components and SMT assembly on one schedule, with one point of contact and one shipment.
PCB Fabrication
Bare boards from 1 to 40 layers with controlled impedance, ENIG or HASL finish and 100% electrical test.
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PCB Assembly
SMT, through-hole and mixed-technology assembly with AOI, X-ray and functional test options.
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Turnkey PCB Assembly
Fabrication, authentic component sourcing, assembly, test and DDP delivery under a single purchase order.
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Quick-Turn PCB Assembly
Priority fabrication and assembly slots for prototypes, design reviews and bridge builds with committed ship dates.
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Prototype & Low-Volume
No minimum order. Prototype, pilot and low-volume production builds with the same documentation and test coverage.
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SMT & BGA Assembly
SMT placement from 0201 passives to fine-pitch BGA, with SPI, AOI and X-ray verification.
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Component Sourcing
Authorised-distributor sourcing with lot traceability, lifecycle checks and documented alternates.
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IC Programming
Pre-programming, serialisation and verification of MCUs, flash and EEPROM as part of your assembly order.
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3–5 day buildson standard quick-turn orders
Why FeSS
A faster path from design files to working hardware
Most delays in PCB projects come from coordination, not manufacturing. FeSS removes those hand-offs by keeping fabrication, procurement and assembly in one workflow — and by flagging problems before your boards are built, not after.
- DFM and DFA review on every orderOur engineers check panelization, footprints, clearances and assembly constraints before release.
- Authentic parts, traceable supplyComponents are sourced from authorised distributors with lot traceability, never from grey-market stock.
- One schedule, one shipmentFab, parts and SMT are planned together, then shipped DDP so your team avoids customs paperwork.
- Responsive engineering supportA named account manager and DFM engineer stay on your project from quote to delivery.
How it works
Five steps. One accountable partner.
Your project moves through a defined, documented flow — with a status update at every stage and no hidden wait time between suppliers.
Quote & DFM review
Send Gerber, BOM and quantity. We return pricing and engineering notes within one business day.
24 hours
PCB fabrication
Drilling, imaging, plating, lamination, solder mask and surface finish under IPC-class process control.
3–5 days
Parts sourcing
We purchase and verify components in parallel with fabrication to protect your build date.
In parallel
SMT assembly
Stencil, solder paste, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI and through-hole or BGA rework as required.
24–72 hours
Test & delivery
Electrical test, inspection and documentation, then DDP shipping to your door in the US or Canada.
2–4 days transit
Capabilities
Bare board and assembly capability in one place
From a 2-layer prototype panel to a 40-layer HDI build, FeSS covers the materials, tolerances and inspection your design needs — then assembles it with the same team.
- Rigid, flex, rigid-flex and metal coreFR-4, high-Tg, Rogers, aluminium and heavy copper constructions.
- Fine-line and HDI3/3 mil traces, laser-drilled microvias and sequential lamination.
- Turnkey SMT0201 passives through fine-pitch BGA, with AOI and X-ray verification.
Layer count1–40 layers
Base materialsFR-4, high-Tg, Rogers, PTFE, aluminium
Minimum trace / space3 / 3 mil
Surface finishesENIG, HASL-LF, OSP, immersion silver / tin
Assembly range0201 to fine-pitch BGA, through-hole, mixed
InspectionAOI, SPI, X-ray, flying probe, ICT, FCT
Quick-turnFabrication from 3 days · assembly from 24 hours
100% electrical test on every production panel
Quality & verification
Boards leave with data, not just a shipping label
Our quality plan is matched to your product and your risk profile. Standard builds include electrical test and visual inspection; higher-reliability programs add X-ray, cross-sectioning, impedance coupons and first-article reports.
- Incoming material controlLaminate, solder mask and components are checked against approved specifications.
- In-process inspectionAOI after inner-layer imaging, plating thickness checks and solder-paste SPI before reflow.
- Final verificationFlying-probe or fixture e-test, AOI, X-ray on BGA and FAI documentation on request.
ISO 9001:2015
IPC-A-610
RoHS / REACH
Industries
Built for the products you are shipping
Prototype or production, our process adapts to the documentation, traceability and inspection requirements of your market.
Industrial & robotics
Motion controllers, sensor boards and power stages built for vibration, heat and continuous duty.
Automotive
High-Tg material, heavy copper and PPAP-style documentation for under-hood and EV subsystems.
Medical devices
Controlled processes, lot traceability and inspection records for diagnostic and monitoring hardware.
IoT & wearables
HDI, rigid-flex and fine-pitch assembly for compact, low-power connected products.
Aerospace & defence
Controlled impedance, high-layer-count boards and first-article documentation for critical systems.
Power & energy
Heavy copper, metal-core and thermal-management designs for inverters, BMS and chargers.
Customer feedback
What engineering teams say
Selected feedback from hardware teams in the US and Canada. References available on request.
“FeSS turned our rev-B prototype around in four days, including a DFM catch that would have shorted two pads on the fine-pitch connector. That one note saved us a full re-spin.”
“One PO covered fabrication, parts and assembly, and the boards arrived in Toronto with duties already handled. The X-ray report on our BGA was included without us asking.”
“We moved three product lines to FeSS after a supplier missed two build dates. Six months in, every order has shipped on the committed date and the DFM feedback is genuinely useful.”
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
What files do you need for a quote?
Send Gerber files (RS-274X), an NC drill file and a BOM with reference designators, quantities and acceptable substitutes. For assembly, also include the centroid / pick-and-place file. A short read-me with quantity, layer count, finish, thickness and target date helps us quote faster.
How fast can you build a prototype?
Standard quick-turn fabrication is 3–5 working days after design approval. SMT assembly typically adds 24–72 hours depending on component count and stencils. If you have a hard deadline, tell us at quote stage and we will confirm the fastest achievable date before you order.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We build single prototypes and low-volume production runs from one board upward. Panelization is optimized to keep your cost sensible whether you need 1, 10 or 1,000 pieces.
Do you ship to the US and Canada with duties included?
Yes. We ship DDP (delivered duty paid) by default for US and Canadian customers, so freight, duties and import clearance are handled in one invoice. If your company requires a different Incoterm or your own freight account, we can arrange that too.
Can you source components for my BOM?
Yes. Turnkey orders include component procurement from authorised distributors with lot traceability. We will flag long lead times, suggest form-fit-function alternatives and confirm substitutions with you before purchase. Consigned parts are also welcome.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. Send your NDA before transmitting design files and we will review and sign it. We can also provide our standard mutual NDA if you do not have one.
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Send them now — we will reply with pricing, lead time and DFM notes within 24 hours.