Precision assembly for the boards that power everything.
A highly flexible contract electronics manufacturing service, specialising in prototypes, low-to-medium volume and mixed-technology PCB assembly and electro-mechanical builds.
Trusted across demanding sectors
About Us
Flexible manufacturing, engineered around your product.
Spinnaker Electronic Assembly Limited was created to provide a highly flexible contract electronics manufacturing service, specialising in prototypes, low to medium volume and mixed-technology production of PCB assembly and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Our goal is to exceed all expectations while building long-term relationships with our clients. We are committed to delivering quality product through excellence, knowledge, service and highly competitive pricing — from a single prototype to full box builds.
- 0402
- Package sizes & upwards
- 3x
- Automatic pick & place lines
- 100%
- Vision centering
Capabilities
End-to-end manufacturing under one roof.
From bare board to finished assembly, we cover the full production process with the flexibility to scale from a single prototype to full volume.
SMT Assembly
Three fully automatic pick-and-place machines with 100% vision centering and linear positioning, placing from 0402 packages upwards.
- BGA & Micro BGA
- QFP, LGA & QFN
- Fine-pitch placement
Micro-Precision
Mixed-technology and fine-pitch work handled with vision-assisted accuracy for the most demanding, space-constrained boards.
- Vision centering
- Mixed technology
- Prototype friendly
Testing
Functional and specific test services can validate every build against your requirements before it leaves the floor.
- Functional test
- Specific test regimes
- Quality assured
Electro-Mechanical & Box Build
Full product build including electro-mechanical assemblies and complete box builds, ready for deployment.
- Full product build
- Cable & harness
- Final integration
Volume & Fast Track
Low to large volume manufacturing capability, prototypes and a fast-track assembly service to hit critical timelines.
- Prototype runs
- Low–large volume
- Fast-track service
Design & Procurement
PCB design and engineering services, plus full procurement of PCBs through our network of approved UK and offshore manufacturers.
- PCB design
- Component sourcing
- Approved PCB network
PCB Types
The right substrate for every application.
Operating in Portsmouth since 2009, our network of approved PCB fabricators can supply a full range of material types to match your electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements — with turnarounds from 24 hours in the UK to 10 days offshore.
24 hrs
Fastest UK fabrication for critical timelines.
10 days
Cost-optimised offshore supply for volume runs.
-
FR4
The industry-standard glass-reinforced epoxy laminate for the majority of rigid boards.
-
Paper Phenolic
Cost-effective single-sided material suited to high-volume consumer applications.
-
Polyimide
High-temperature, high-reliability substrate for demanding thermal environments.
-
PTFE
Low-loss dielectric for high-frequency and RF/microwave circuitry.
-
Rogers Duroid
Premium high-frequency laminate for precision microwave and antenna designs.
-
Metal Clad
Metal-backed material delivering superior heat dissipation for power and LED boards.
Leadership
Three partners. Over 90 years of combined expertise.
Spinnaker is led by three hands-on partners who between them bring more than 90 years of combined experience in contract electronics manufacturing, machinery and production management.
Jason Dugan
Over three decades across contract electronics manufacturing, spanning production, quality and sales.
James Howard
Thirty years in machine sales, installation and maintenance alongside hands-on contract manufacturing.
Chris Lidgey
Extensive high-end contract electronics production management experience across demanding sectors.
Contact
Let's build your next assembly.
Send us your requirements or free-issue your components — we'll handle procurement, assembly, testing and build. Talk to our team today.
- Company Reg. No.
- 07110906
- VAT No.
- GB 984 2886 61
Message sent
Thanks for reaching out. Our team will get back to you shortly to discuss your project.