Your competent contact at FRIWO
Christian Hielscher
EMS - Electronic Manufacturing Services
Electronic assembly and equipment manufacturing
Full service from a single source
As an experienced EMS service provider, we offer end-to-end contract manufacturing of electronic assemblies and equipment. You provide technical documentation, such as component lists and drawings, and we do the rest – supplying everything you need from a single source. We work closely with you throughout: Our experienced EMS team offers competent support, from the initial enquiry through to the finished device.
Thanks to our EMS services, you too benefit from a significant synergy effect: You can concentrate on your core competencies and gain access to additional capacities, avoiding capacity bottlenecks or surpluses. FRIWO is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008, DIN EN ISO 14001:2009, and DIN EN ISO 13485:2016. The company is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and meets the latest manufacturing standards, thereby reducing commercial risk on your part while avoiding the need to invest in new technologies.
How do you know if an EMS provider is the right choice for you?
Our checklist will help you to make the right decision.
What to consider when selecting an EMS provider? The process of selecting an EMS provider can be very time-consuming.
To simplify the selection process, check to see if the potential provider meets the criteria in our checklist.
How to find the ideal EMS provider
Capacity bottlenecks? Whitepaper incl. Q&A on how to choose your EMS service provider
Read our whitepaper to learn more about the driving factors of EMS, applications, challenges and what to consider when outsourcing the manufacturing of your product.
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Delivery problems? Ready to supply again - within the shortest possible time
Reference project „Vehicle Parts“
The story behind this reference story is quite unpleasant to start with: A leading company in the automotive supply industry from our region lost essential manufacturing capacity in a fire. In order to be able to deliver again as quickly as possible, a temporary contract manufacturer was initially sought. The close proximity, the manufacturing flexibi-lity and the high quality standard were the decisive factors for the customer to choose FRIWO.
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Outsourcing - from small series to mass production
Reference project „Energy Monitoring“
Electronic Manufacturing Services by FRIWO: For us, this means not only delivering the customer’s product exactly as ordered, but also accompanying him in his own further development. Together with an innovative startup from the field of energy management, we have taken the challenging path from very small series to mass production – and have done much more than just produce according to the given plans.
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Questions & Answers
Answers to your questions about our EMS
What services can FRIWO provide - pure assembly or more?
FRIWO accompanies you from the production of the complete devices or systems through testing and packaging to delivery to your customers. As your partner, we will provide you with competent support. You can find an overview of our range of services and technical equipment here: “Table service portfolio“. However, it is also no problem that only partial services such as SMD assembly or similar are taken over by FRIWO.
What testing capabilities does FRIWO have?
At FRIWO, we are equipped with the following tests and inspections:
- Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
- Automatical-Optical-Inspection (AOI)
- In-Circuit-Test
- Functional testing
- Safety testing
- X-ray inspection
- self-programmed specific test sequences
What is the smallest package size to be assembled?
The smallest package type to be assembled in the SMD process is 0402 (0201 under certain conditions).
What can FRIWO do that others can't do?
FRIWO can be your system provider. Often, power supplies are also needed for electronic assemblies. We have many years of experience in all areas of electronics manufacturing. In addition to typical electronics manufacturing services, FRIWO has excellently equipped production and test facilities. Where other suppliers have to rely on external service providers, we can manufacture tools and test adapters ourselves at short notice, for example.
Which production sites does FRIWO have?
FRIWO Gerätebau GmbH is a German company with headquarters in Ostbevern, Germany. FRIWO stands for pioneering spirit, innovative strength, German engineering know-how, short decision-making paths and a competence network spanning the globe. With modern development centers, manufacturing and sales in Europe, Asia and North America, FRIWO is present in all major markets around the world. Depending on the volume, our EMS production sites are located in Ostbevern or in Vietnam.
What delivery times are feasible?
As a rule, we at FRIWO have a delivery time of six to eight weeks. However, the delivery times may vary depending on the provision of components.
Can components / articles be provided?
Yes, of course.
Range of services
How can we help you?
FRIWO’s support services include everything from the production of entire devices or systems, through to testing and packing and, finally, delivery to your customers. Our procurement professionals handle the worldwide sourcing of the required electronic and mechanical components. Automatic inspection systems ensure process safety. Special laser equipment sets the required voltages and currents (active laser adjustment). And our quality department is closely involved in the manufacturing process, and monitors each individual stage of production. An overview of our services and technical equipment:
Service portfolio
| Traceability & MES | Uninterrupted traceability |
| PCB assembly | THT SMT |
| Placement technology | Adhesive technology Reflow technology Wave soldering Selective soldering |
| Testing | Automatic optical inspection In-circuit tests Functional tests Safety tests X-ray inspection |
| Equipment protection | Protective coatings for circuit boards Potting technology |
| Assembly | Screwdriving Ultrasonics technology |
| Labeling | Pad printing Laser labeling |
| Battery manufacturing | Assembly and testing of battery packs |
| Small-batch production | Prototyping |
| Handling of complete sub-assemblies | From circuit boards to whole devices |
| Testing equipment | Development and construction inhouse |
| Material management | Worldwide |
| Certifications | DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 |
Technical Equipment
| SMT assembly (50,000 components/h) | ASM X 2 ASM X 3 ASM X 4 MPM Drucker Dispenser GPD/Micronic |
| THT assembly (90,000 components/h) | Universal 8 XT Triple Scan Universal VCD/Sequencer 8 |
| Wave soldering | ERSA Powerflow N2 (lead free) ERSA selective soldering system |
| Testing equipment | AOI systems (EOL, paste AOI) 3D coordinate measuring machine (Mitutoyo BHN 506) In-circuit/combined testers (Reinhardt/SPEA) Laser trimmer (general scanning) Functional testing technology incl. high-voltage and leakage current tester (Sefelec) EMC lab X-ray unit |
| Potting/varnishing | Scheugenflug |
