Facility

Advanced Manufacturing Facility and Equipment Built for Reliability

From surface mount assembly and wave soldering to inspection, testing, and specialty processes, APE’s facility is equipped to support demanding PCB assembly programs with consistency and control.

Facility Overview

A Manufacturing Environment Designed for Quality and Throughput

APE’s Carol Stream, Illinois facility supports a broad range of PCB assembly and value-added manufacturing processes, giving customers a responsive U.S.-based partner with the equipment and process discipline needed for high-reliability work.

30,000

Sq. Ft. Facility

Dedicated manufacturing space in Carol Stream, Illinois.

3

Complete SMT Lines

Built to support precise placement and repeatable production.

Leaded + Lead-Free

Wave Solder Capability

Flexible support for thru-hole and mixed-technology assembly.

Inspection + Test

Quality Controls

Integrated processes that support performance and reliability.

Core Manufacturing Equipment

The Equipment and Processes Behind Every Build

APE’s facility supports PCB assembly from solder paste print and inspection through placement, reflow, wave soldering, testing, conformal coating, and final quality control.

Surface mount assembly supported by solder paste print and inspection, high-speed placement, and reflow.
Two complete SMT lines designed for efficient, repeatable production.
Leaded and lead-free wave solder lines for thru-hole and mixed-technology work.
Testing, AOI, selective soldering, conformal coating, and first article inspection to reinforce quality throughout the process.
SMT assembly and manufacturing equipment Inspection or testing equipment

Production Capabilities

Manufacturing Built Around Process and Control

Our facility supports a full range of PCB assembly processes, organized to ensure efficiency, consistency, and quality at every stage.

SMT Assembly

Solder paste printing, inspection, high-speed placement, and reflow across dual SMT lines.

Thru-Hole & Mixed Technology

Wave solder and mixed-technology assembly supporting both leaded and lead-free processes.

Inspection & Testing

AOI, functional testing, and in-circuit testing help verify product reliability and performance.

Selective Soldering

Precision soldering supports complex assemblies requiring controlled application and repeatability.

Conformal Coating

Automated coating processes help protect assemblies in demanding operating environments.

Quality Control

First article inspection and process validation are integrated throughout production.

Featured Equipment

Key Systems Supporting Production

APE’s facility is equipped to support assembly, inspection, specialty processes, and process control across a broad range of PCB builds.

Wave Solder Systems

Advanced wave solder capability supports consistent, high-quality thru-hole assembly for both leaded and lead-free processes.

Wave solder equipment

Automated Optical Inspection

AOI systems support process control and inspection by helping identify placement and solder quality issues early.

Automated optical inspection equipment

Selective Soldering & Specialty Processes

Selective soldering, functional testing, in-circuit programming, and conformal coating add flexibility for complex and high-reliability assemblies.

Selective soldering or specialty process equipment

Quality Standards

Built on Proven Industry Standards

APE’s manufacturing environment is supported by recognized standards, certifications, and process controls that reinforce product quality and customer confidence.

IPC-A-610
ANSI/ESD S20.20
AS9100D / ISO 9001
ITAR Registered

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APE combines modern manufacturing equipment, inspection capability, and quality-focused processes to support reliable PCB assembly from prototype through production.

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