Electronic Box Builds
Electronic Box Build assembly with quick turnaround, IPC-certified quality, and full turnkey options
We transform your designs into reliable, production-ready systems
Electronic box builds center on housing a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) inside an enclosure, along with any supporting sub-assemblies and components it needs. Our technicians secure the board, connect basic user interfaces like LCD screens or status LEDs, route low-voltage data cables to external ports, and integrate any additional components your product requires, from a single-board prototype enclosure to a fully finished production unit.
Box Build Assembly Services
BESTProto offers higher-level electronics assembly services, including integration of PCB assemblies, subassemblies, and other components into final electronic box builds, including rack-mounted boxes. We provide small-volume OEM manufacturers with complete box build assembly services, including testing, instruction manual insertion, and final packaging. This further reduces your overhead and simplifies your purchasing process to one part number.
Full integration of electromechanical assemblies allows you to pass on the start-to-finish manufacturing responsibility to BESTProto so that you can focus on your business’s core competencies.
Box Build Assembly Options
BESTProto offers a variety of flexible options for integrating your electronic or electromechanical product into an enclosure.
- PCB Assembly & Testing
- Sourcing of any chassis or enclosure needed for your build
- Integration of PCBA, power supplies, cable assemblies, and thermal management units
- Addition of line cards, modules & other sub-assemblies
- Fabrication and integration of wire harnesses
- Product Software configuration
- Serialization and product tracking
- Final test to specification
- Direct shipment of final packaged units to end customers
Electronic Box Build Turn Times
- Express Turn Time: up to 5 business days.
For time-critical prototypes and urgent design iterations. - Expedited Turn Time: up to 10 business days.
For priority prototype runs with moderate deadlines. - Standard Turn Time: up to 20 business days.
For non-urgent builds and larger batches.
Rush Orders
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The service turn time starts only after all of the following requirements have been met: all required documentation has been received, all Engineering Questions have been answered, all required approvals have been received, and all required materials are physically in-house.
Why Engineers Choose BESTProto?
Short answer? Our people. While many EMS providers can procure the same equipment and tools, the difference in making sure your prototypes are completed on your demanding schedule is the BESTProto staff.
- Fast Prototyping & Scalable Production: We can deliver same-day prototypes and scale to high-volume builds to meet your needs
- End-to-End Solutions: Simplify your supply chain by partnering with us to manage your project from start to finish
- Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Our processes help reduce your production costs without sacrificing quality
- Expert Engineering Support: We provide expert support to help you optimize your designs for manufacturability and performance
Trusted Across Demanding Industries
Our assemblies are built to perform with consistency and durability, no matter the environment.
Defense & Aerospace
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
plus many more
Our Box Build Assembly Process
A high-level overview of the standard Box Build Assembly and System Integration process.
Product Design Review
Our team performs a review of the submitted documentation, requirements, and optionally provides a DFM analysis.
Component Sourcing
Whether sourced by us or the client, our team audits the received kit. Any discrepancies are addressed before the assembly lead time begins.
Component Assembly
All components are assembled by BESTProto's skilled technicians into the enclosure following our customer s precise instructions.
Wiring and Connectivity
All cable assemblies and wiring harnesses are installed and double-checked to prevent any electrical issues or malfunctions.
Software Configuration
If applicable, all required software is installed and configured on the device or added to the package on portable media.
QA Testing
QA procedures are implemented at every step of the process. Testing is performed to verify the product's compliance with specifications.
Product Manuals
Customer provided user manuals and related documentation is inserted into each assembled box.
Final IPC-610 Inspection
The assembled boxes are subjected to a thorough final IPC-compliant quality inspection to specification.
Order Shipping and Drop-Shipping
The finished assemblies and any included documentation are prepped for packaging and then shipped to the client or end-user's address.
Box Build Assembly Service Levels
Full Turnkey Assembly
The end-to-end Box Build assembly service, where we source all required components, perform DFM analysis, assemble PCBs, integrate components, inspect and test them before shipping.
Partial Turnkey Assembly
We partially source some of the components, while the customer provides the remaining parts required for the full assembly. We assemble and test the boards before shipping.
Kitted Assembly
Labor-only service where all the bare PCBs, components, and parts required for assembly are provided by the customer. We assemble and inspect the boards before shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a box build service?
Integration of PCB assemblies, subassemblies, power supplies, cable assemblies, and thermal management units into a finished enclosure, plus software configuration, serialization, final testing, product manual insertion, and packaging.
What's the difference between an Electronic Box Build and Electromechanical Assembly?
An electronic box build centers on a PCBA housed in an enclosure, along with the user interfaces, cabling, and sub-assemblies that support it. Electromechanical assembly is broader: it integrates electrical and mechanical components into a working system, which may or may not include a PCB. Most electronic box build projects are also electromechanical assemblies; not every electromechanical assembly project includes a circuit board.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. None of our service lines carry a minimum order requirement. Whether you need a single prototype unit or a production run of several thousand, BESTProto scales to match your project’s stage, not the other way around.
What factors affect the cost of a box build?
Enclosure type and material, the number and complexity of sub-assemblies and cable harnesses, component sourcing (Full/Partial/Kitted Turnkey), testing requirements, and order volume. Contact BESTProto with your BOM and specs for an accurate quote.
Can BESTProto ship finished box builds directly to my end customers?
Yes. BESTProto offers direct shipment or drop-shipping of finished, packaged units to end customers as part of the box-build order fulfillment.
What are the box build service levels?
Full Turnkey (BESTProto sources all components and manages the full build), Partial Turnkey (shared sourcing), and Kitted Box Build Assembly (customer supplies all boards, components, and parts; BESTProto provides assembly and inspection).
Does BESTProto handle software configuration for box builds?
Yes, when applicable, required software is installed and configured on the assembled device or provided on portable media as part of the assembly process.
How is a box build tested before shipping?
Every box build goes through QA testing at each production step and a final IPC-610 quality inspection before packaging and shipment.
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