Ensuring Excellence in

PCB Assemblies for Aerospace and Defense Industries

At Nortech, we understand the complexities of mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, where components face harsh environments. Our dedication to engineering and manufacturing excellence ensures high-quality products and services tailored to our customers’ unique needs. We ensure reliable performance under demanding conditions, while helping safeguard vital assets like aircraft, military equipment, marine vessels, and satellites.

PCBA Capabilities

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Capabilities for the Aerospace and Defense Sectors:

State-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines for precise assembly State-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines for precise assembly
Efficient Thru-Hole Auto Insertion for reliable connections
Capability to produce boards up to 18” x 20” for large-scale applications
Support for multi-layer PCBs with more than 20 layers for complex designs
Potting and conformal coating options for enhanced protection in demanding environments
Flexibility in low to medium volume production with high mix capabilities
Expertise in higher-level assembly for comprehensive solutions
Quick-turn prototyping services to accelerate your development cycle
Precision pick-and-place for components as small as 0201 Metric
Advanced Ball Grid Arrays (BGA) with lead pitch as fine as 0.4mm for cutting-edge technology
Advanced Ball Grid Arrays (BGA) with lead pitch as fine as 0.4mm for cutting-edge technology
Seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) processes to bring your innovations to market quickly
Multiple production lines and shifts tailored to meet your specific needs

PCBA’s designed to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace and defense industries, ensuring quality, reliability, and performance.

Certified to Build to the IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum Standard

Best Practices for Aerospace PCB Design

Aerospace Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) are the backbone of modern flight. From avionics to flight controls, these components must operate flawlessly in extreme conditions. Following some key best practices will assure your aerospace components meet the strict quality standards required. See how Nortech is ensuring high-quality products and services for their aerospace customers. Learn about the strict requirements and considerations when choosing a PCBA manufacturer for aerospace applications.

Continuous Improvement: Nortech's Approach to Evolving PCB Manufacturing Needs

Nortech upholds a robust and adaptable manufacturing process control, monitoring, and documentation system to guarantee consistent and reliable PCB assembly, essential for the aerospace and defense industries. Our dedication to high-quality standards ensures that every PCB assembly meets the rigorous demands of these sectors throughout its product life cycle.
We also focus on continuous improvement in our manufacturing practices. By staying updated on the latest industry standards, regulations, and technologies, we enhance our processes to align with the evolving needs of our customers. Regular testing, inspection, and quality control are crucial for detecting defects and ensuring compliance with all specifications, making Nortech a trusted partner in PCBA solutions for aerospace and defense applications.

Elevating Aerospace and Defense with FFX™ Technology

Patented for Excellence in Aerospace and Defense Nortech’s patented Flex Faraday Xtreme™ (FFX™) redefines signal transmission with unmatched control over phase, crosstalk and impedance, while individually shielding each signal from electromagnetic interference. Our advanced Flex Faraday technology enhances parallel transmission alignment and maximizes data density, establishing new benchmarks for performance and reliability in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Key Features:

Individually shielded flex circuit traces: Tuned for specific-frequency signal transmission while offering phase-matched circuits, controlled isolation, and minimized electromagnetic interference.
Customizable solutions: Flexible layouts and rigid-flex PCBA options allow optimization for specific applications, ensuring top-notch signal performance.
Tailored flex circuitry: Ideal for demanding applications such as military ground equipment, antennas, drones, missiles/rockets, and aerospace vehicles, FFX™ combines control signals and high-speed data channels in a low-profile, durable, lightweight and flexible design.

FFX™ Applications:

Parallel data transmission
PCBA board-to-board connections
Antenna array systems
Imaging technologies and communications
Robotics
Avionics

Tackling size, weight, and environmental challenges in the aerospace and defense industries, FFX™ enhances your data transmission capabilities with its patented cutting-edge technology.

Case Studies

Make an Impact on Strategic Priorities

Our client had surpassed their capability to provide cables for their own manufacturing line and sought a dependable partner with the expertise and capacity to improve their processes. Our quality, engineering, and supply chain teams worked with the client to transfer the labor-intensive cable production, allowing their team to allocate their attention to streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

Engaging A Strategic Partner for a Clear Path to Success

Our team provided the solution to our client’s problem with managing multiple suppliers and design iterations. Nortech’s disciplined approach and flexible quality system created a clear and consistent path for device approval, eliminating unforeseen setbacks and minimizing gaps.

Strategic Solutions to Product Design and Launch

Through early engagement and leveraging our expertise, technology, and resources, we helped our client develop a detachable MRI table docking system. With our integrated team of engineers, daily progress updates, and data to streamline FDA approval, the technology designed and developed has been successfully implemented into healthcare facilities.

Removing In-house Resource Constraints

Are your projects being delayed because your engineering resources are over-allocated? Are inefficient design and testing leading to R&D cost overruns? Bring together your team with our in-house specialized resources to get everyone the answers they need on time and within budget.