High-reliability PCBs in aerospace, automotive, medical and IoT applications
High-Reliability PCB Manufacturing

Industries We Serve

SmartFab builds PCBs for the industries where a board has to work the first time — and keep working for years. From avionics to EV battery management, here is how we support each.

Aerospace & Defense

Avionics, satellite payloads, ground stations and defense electronics where vibration, thermal cycling and EMI define the operating envelope.

How we build for it

  • IPC Class 3 / 3A acceptance criteria
  • High-Tg FR-4 and polyimide for elevated thermal
  • Rigid-flex for compact avionics packaging
  • Controlled impedance for radar / comms
  • Full material traceability and CofC

Medical Devices

Patient monitors, infusion pumps, imaging electronics and wearable diagnostics. Built to documented quality standards with full traceability.

How we build for it

  • IPC Class 3A medical builds
  • Low-outgassing materials
  • Polyimide flex for patient-contact electronics
  • Tight tolerance fine-pitch SMT
  • Documentation supports ISO 13485 workflows

Automotive

ECUs, ADAS modules, infotainment, BMS for EV battery packs and lighting drivers. Built for thermal cycling, vibration and 15+ year service life.

How we build for it

  • High-Tg FR-4 (TG170 / TG180) for under-hood
  • Aluminum MCPCB for LED headlamps and DRLs
  • Heavy copper (up to 4 oz) for power and BMS
  • IPC Class 2 with extended thermal testing
  • AEC-Q-aligned material selection

IoT & Connected Products

Sensor nodes, gateways, smart appliances and consumer connected devices. Cost-optimized for volume without compromising RF integrity.

How we build for it

  • Hybrid stackups (FR-4 + Rogers RF layer)
  • Compact 4–6 layer designs
  • Antenna keep-outs and RF ground integrity
  • Volume pricing for production ramp
  • Fast prototype-to-production transition

Industrial Controls

PLCs, motor drives, factory automation, robotics and instrumentation. Built for 24/7 duty cycles and harsh shop-floor environments.

How we build for it

  • Heavy copper for motor drives and inverters
  • Conformal-coat-ready surface finishes
  • 105 °C and 130 °C-rated FR-4 grades
  • Long product lifecycle support
  • Replacement / EOL build runs

Power Electronics & Energy

Inverters, EV chargers, battery management, solar microinverters and grid-tied controllers where current density and thermal management matter.

How we build for it

  • Heavy copper (3–4 oz outer)
  • Aluminum MCPCB for high-power switching
  • Wide creepage / clearance design support
  • High-current copper bus integration
  • UL recognition for end-product certification

Building for one of these industries?

Configure your specs in the quote tool and add a note about your end-use. Our engineers will tailor materials, IPC class and testing to fit.

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