Engineered to meet stringent European standards, providing high-reliability PCBA solutions for communications, security, medical, and energy applications across Spain.
Spain has emerged as one of Southern Europe’s most dynamic hubs for technological innovation, industrial modernization, and green energy transition. Driven by National Industry 4.0 initiatives (Industria Conectada 4.0) and significant investments from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, Spanish OEMs, tech startups, and research institutes are accelerating their product development cycles. This rapid expansion demands a highly responsive, high-precision OEM PCB prototype factory capable of bridging the gap between digital design and physical manufacturing.
Spain is a pioneer in wind and solar power generation across Andalusia, Extremadura, and Galicia. Modern power conversion equipment, solar inverter controllers, and smart grid monitoring modules require ruggedized, heat-resistant PCB prototypes crafted to perfection.
With major manufacturing ecosystems in Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon, Spain is Europe's second-largest vehicle producer. Prototype demands for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, battery management systems (BMS), and telematics controllers are soaring.
Metropolitan nodes like Barcelona and Madrid lead smart urban transformation. Low-power IoT sensors, automated traffic management systems, and smart water metering infrastructure depend on ultra-compact micro-PCB assemblies.
To support this diverse industrial ecosystem, Spanish electronics engineers require rapid-turn prototype manufacturing that strictly complies with European standardizations (such as CE, RoHS, and REACH), while ensuring complete Design for Manufacturability (DFM) verification prior to full-scale mass production.
As wearable health gadgets, smart hearing aids, and localized wireless controllers become smaller, circuit density increases exponentially. Modern designs heavily incorporate fine-pitch Ball Grid Arrays (BGA), Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) packages, and 01005 passive components. Prototype production lines must feature state-of-the-art SMT placement systems to achieve flawless solder joint integrity without thermal distortion.
Spain's nationwide rollout of 5G infrastructure and commercial IoT networks has escalated the demand for high-frequency RF printed circuit boards. Materials such as Rogers, Teflon, and high-TG FR4 are increasingly utilized in prototyping wireless routers, repeaters, and localized signal boosters.
The northern industrial heartland of Spain—particularly the Basque Country and Navarra—is undergoing intense automation. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Transmission Control Units (TCUs), and robotic arm motor drives require multilayer PCBs (up to 32 layers) with heavy copper weight to handle high electrical currents and thermal stress.
Environmental regulations within the European Union require strict compliance with lead-free soldering processes. STHL provides comprehensive RoHS-compliant prototype fabrication, utilizing SAC305 lead-free solder paste, nitrogen-reflow environments, and Eco-friendly cleaning systems.
We are equipped with advanced assembly and inspection equipment to support reliable PCB Assemblies. Our highly trained and experienced staff make sure your projects completed faster with high quality. Our capabilities in high-quality SMT PCB assembly services include, but not limited to:
– Ball Grid Array (BGA)
– Ultra-Fine Ball Grid Array (uBGA)
– Quad Flat Pack No-Lead (QFN)
– Quad Flat Package (QFP)
– Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
– Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC)
– Package-On-Package (PoP)
– Small Chip Packages (pitch of 0.2 mm)
– AOI inspection
– X-Ray Inspection
With six automated SMT lines capable of mounting over 1.25 million components per hour, STHL serves both rapid prototyping and scalable batch manufacturing for Spanish clientele.
| Line order | Equipment | Component package | PCB size range | Components packing type | CHIP(H) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN. | MAX. | MIN. | MAX. | ||||
| Line 1 | DESEN A5 + SINIC-TEK NOVA + CM602L+CM602L+ JT NS-1000II + AOI (JT JTA-518) | 0402 | 100×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 392 Tape (reel) 20 Tray | 142000 |
| Line 2 | DESEN Classic-1008 + SINIC-TEK 8080+ NPM-D3+NPM-D3+CM602 + JT JTR-1203D-N(12 temperature zone nitrogen furnace) + AOI (MAKER-RAY AIS401B-D) | 01005 | 100×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 256 Tape(reel) 20 Tray | 210000 |
| Line 3 | DESEN Classic-1008 + SINIC-TEK 8080+ NPM-D3+CM602 + JT JTR-1203D-N(12 temperature zone nitrogen furnace) + AOI(MAKER-RAY AIS401B-D) | 01005 | 100×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 256 Tape(reel) 20Tray | 210000 |
| Line 4 | DESEN A5 + SINIC-TEK 8080+NPM-D3A+NPM-D3A+CM602 + JTR-1000D-NF(10 temperature zone nitrogen furnace) + AOI(MAKER-RAY AIS401B-D) | 01005 | 100×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 256 Tape(reel) 20Tray | 210000 |
| Line 5 | DESEN Classic-1008 + SINIC-TEK NOVA+NPM-D3A+NPM-D3A+CM602 + JTR-1000D-NF(10 temperature zone nitrogen furnace) + AOI (MAKER-RAY AIS401B-D) | 01005 | 100×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 256 Tape(reel) 20Tray | 210000 |
| Line 6 | 1-track DESEN A5-BTB+2-track DESEN A5-BTB+SINIC-TEK NOVA-D+NPM-D3+NPM-D3+NPM-D3+NPM-TT2+JT NS-1000II+AOI (double track LI-3000DP) | 01005 | 120×90mm Pitch=0.2mm | 50×50mm | 400×290mm | 290 Tape(reel) 20 Tray | 272000 |
| Total chips per hour | 1254000 | ||||||
From modern biomedical centers in Madrid to aerospace telemetry labs in Seville, STHL works closely with Spanish engineers to solve complex prototype challenges.
Custom multilayer router PCB assembly and high-speed network repeaters designed for enterprise connectivity across Madrid's technology parks. Engineered with low signal loss and controlled impedance tracks.
Miniaturized, bio-compatible printed circuit board assemblies deployed in medical record devices, electronic hearing aids, and diagnostic telemetry. Manufactured inside ESD-controlled rooms with strict ISO 13485 alignment.
Heavy copper PCB prototypes created for battery storage units, solar micro-inverters, and soil-moisture wireless monitoring systems used in Mediterranean smart farming projects.
Rigid-flex and thermal-clad aluminum PCBs built for transmission control units (TCUs), industrial motor drives, and advanced LED lighting systems used in heavy transport and automotive assembly plants.
Before launching prototype runs, our engineering team performs a meticulous Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT) review. We utilize automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), and X-Ray inspection for hidden micro-BGA solder connections, eliminating costly design iterations.
To overcome global supply chain friction, STHL maintains strategic partnerships with top-tier global component distributors (Mouser, Digi-Key, Arrow, Farnell). We offer 100% original component guarantee, complete material lot traceability, and customized turnkey BOM sourcing for Spanish clients.
We understand that time-to-market is crucial for product R&D. Our streamlined workflow allows quick-turn PCB prototyping in as fast as 24–48 hours for bare boards and 3–5 days for turnkey SMT assemblies. Shipped via premium international express partners (DHL, FedEx, UPS) directly to your facilities in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao, or Seville.
Whether your electronic prototype is intended for everyday consumer devices or mission-critical industrial electronics, STHL manufactures according to IPC-A-610 standards, delivering uncompromised quality every time.
Explore our full range of custom OEM PCB prototyping and turnkey SMT assembly solutions engineered for high-performance applications in Spain and across Europe.