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Without Limits

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01
30yrs
In Silicon Valley
02
99%+
First-pass yield
03
<1%
Internal rework
04
100%
Built in the USA
Trusted across
Aerospace Medical & Biotech Space & Defense Enterprise Compute Industrial Wireless & Telecom
Services

One shop, from design files to finished systems.

SVC·01

PCB Assembly

Surface-mount, through-hole, and mixed-technology PCBA for prototype, pre-production, and volume.

SVC·02

System Manufacturing

Box build and mechanical assembly, from bare board to finished, tested system.

SVC·03

Process Engineering

Repeatable, documented processes tuned for yield, signal integrity, and thermal reliability.

SVC·04

Design Analysis

DFM, DFT, and BOM scrubbing that catches problems on the screen, not the assembly floor.

SVC·05

Test Solutions

AOI, functional test, and rework capability, including delicate decap and chip-level repair.

SVC·06

Materials & Logistics

Turn-key sourcing, kitting, and inventory programs across a vetted supplier network.

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Rework is risk.
We engineer it out.

Every reflow cycle a board survives is a cycle of reliability spent. So we respect the heat-cycle limits component makers actually publish, then build the line to hit it the first time.

That's a 99%+ first-pass yield, with internal rework under 1%. It's the difference between a board that works on the bench and one you can trust in the field.

Why you should care →
  1. 01

    Design analysis & DFM

    Every package, footprint, and thermal path reviewed for manufacturability before a single part is placed.

  2. 02

    Materials & logistics

    Component sourcing across a vetted network, with real visibility even through the chip-shortage years.

  3. 03

    Assembly & test

    Automated optical inspection and functional test on every build. Defects caught here, not in the field.

  4. 04

    Build it right

    One special ingredient sets contract manufacturers apart: care. We ship to spec, on the date we promised.

The Care Factor

Six years on the record: returns near zero, delivery near perfect.

We track every return (RMA) and every shipment against its promised date. The numbers back the mantra, even through a COVID-hit 2020.

Year On-time delivery RMA · returns
2020
0
0
2021
0
0
2022
0
0
2023
0
0
2024
0
0
2025
0
0
On-time axis scaled 97–100% to show variance · Lower RMA is better
Certifications & associations

Credentialed for the work that can’t fail.

Underwriters Labs Registered Firm UL
UL Registered Firm
U.S. Dept of State DDTC Registered ITAR
ITAR Registered
NMSDC Certified Minority-Owned MBE
Minority Business Enterprise
WBENC Certified Women-Owned WBE
Women's Business Enterprise
SBA Certified Woman-Owned WOSB
Woman-Owned Small Business
ISO Certified Medical Devices 13485
ISO 13485 · Medical Devices
ISO Certified Quality Management 9001
ISO 9001 · Quality Management
In their words

Three decades of engineers who keep coming back.

“I have worked with Surface Art for over 20 years. They have never missed a shipment nor had a quality issue that impacted any of our clients. I would recommend SAE to any and all potential clients who value a high-level contract manufacturer. They are best in class.”

AnnPresident / SEMS

“Surface Art have been my go-to PCB assembler, turn-key manufacturer, and rework service provider when the project required quality, short turn-around, and reliable service. Over 25 years, I cannot recall a single major mistake or defect that impacted our execution.”

ZoltanPrincipal Electronics Engineer / Aerial Imaging

“Working with Surface Art over the past 15 years has been a wonderful experience. Every product I have received has met my quality requirements and I have never had to return anything for re-work. I have yet to find another manufacturer that can match them on quality and lead time.”

CindySr. Technical Sourcing / Medical Device Co.

“Thanks so much, SAE, for 100% on-time delivery. The most valuable traits I appreciate are trust and communication. There were times we did not provide correct information; SAE still worked its best to help us.”

JessicaDirector of Mfg & Supply Chain / IoT Co.

“Surface Art has been vital in providing us with quality PCBs and excellent customer service. It's a no-brainer — I know they'll get it done, provide feedback, and give competitive pricing, all within a few email exchanges. I can rely on them at any quantity.”

GeorgeElectrical Engineer / R&D, Gov. Programs

“Our company has worked with SAE for 5 years on PCBA prototyping. They are very responsive to our many last-minute demands and very supportive. As a startup, having partners that can respond quickly is critical. I am very happy working with SAE and will continue to do so.”

JeffreyCEO & Co-founder / Power Transmission Co.

“Always can count on the promised delivery date so our schedule can be met. It's always a pleasure to work with SAE — on-time delivery, excellent quality, and superior customer service. Great communication, year after year.”

WonEng Support / Semiconductor Co.

“Surface Art has always been there for new production introductions and for picking up where another provider fell short. There is no challenge we have encountered that SAE has not solved. They are great and thorough at NPI.”

JuanCEO / Founder / IoT Co.
On quality

Quality isn't inspected in at the end.
It's built into every routine.

Placement, reflow, and test — tuned so reliability leaves the line with the board. It's the standard behind every assembly we ship: caught up front, not chased at the finish.

PASS AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION 05 / 05 · PASS
Automated optical inspection · every joint verified
Surface Art mantra

Build it right the first time.

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Phone(408) 433-4700
Facility81 Bonaventura Dr, San Jose, CA 95134