--- title: Capabilities Dossier | FermiTron, Inc. description: FermiTron's End-to-End NPI Workflow. Our proven 4-phase system for bringing hardware to life, from Altium layout to Low-Volume PCBA. --- [Capabilities](https://www.fermitron.com/capabilities?hsLang=en) [The Studio](https://www.fermitron.com/studio?hsLang=en) [Discuss Project](https://www.fermitron.com/contact?track=general&hsLang=en) [![FermiTron Logo](https://www.fermitron.com/hubfs/FermiTron%20Full%20Logo.png) FermiTron](https://www.fermitron.com/?hsLang=en) [Capabilities](https://www.fermitron.com/capabilities?hsLang=en) [The Studio](https://www.fermitron.com/studio?hsLang=en) [Discuss Project](https://www.fermitron.com/contact?track=general&hsLang=en) The NPI Pipeline # The End-to-End NPI Workflow Our proven 4-phase system for bringing hardware to life. Engage our studio for the full product lifecycle, or drop securely into any phase of the workflow to execute your pilot production runs. [Download Capabilities Profile (PDF)](https://www.fermitron.com/hubfs/FermiTron%20Company%20Profile%20v1.2.pdf?hsLang=en) 01 ARCHITECTURE ## Engineering & Design - ### Hardware Design \[ ALTIUM DESIGNER \] Full-lifecycle schematic capture and high-density PCB layout optimized for signal integrity. - ### ECAD/MCAD 3D Integration \[ STEP / IGES EXPORT \] Exporting precise 3D models to collaborate seamlessly with mechanical engineering teams, verifying connector alignments and spatial clearances before fabrication. - ### DFM & DFT Engineering \[ PROACTIVE REVIEW \] Proactive Design for Manufacturing and Testability reviews to ensure your layout is optimized for high-yield, cost-effective production before a single bare board is fabricated. - ### Fabrication Output \[ GERBER / ODB++ \] Generating flawless manufacturing data packages to guarantee error-free bare-board fabrication. - ### Firmware Engineering \[ STM32 / NORDIC MCU \] Developing optimized bare-metal & RTOS code simultaneously with hardware fabrication to eliminate timeline bottlenecks. 02 PROCUREMENT ## Supply Chain & Prep - ### Secure BOM Sourcing \[ FRANCHISED ONLY \] Sourcing components exclusively from original manufacturers and authorized franchised distributors, guaranteeing 100% component authenticity and eliminating counterfeit supply chain risks. - ### Bare-Board Verification \[ IPC-A-600 STANDARD \] Incoming QA inspection of fabricated PCBs against acceptability standards to ensure exact alignment with design specifications before physical assembly begins. 03 MANUFACTURING ## Precision Assembly - ### Solder Paste Deposition \[ SEMI-AUTO STENCIL \] Utilizing high-precision stencil printing to guarantee a Zero-Bridge standard before component placement begins. - ### Robotic Placement \[ NEODEN SMT SYSTEMS \] Automated Pick-and-Place systems executing high-density SMD and BGA population with surgical accuracy. - ### Thermal Reflow \[ 6-ZONE PROFILING \] Intelligent thermal profiling to permanently bond components while protecting delicate silicon packaging. - ### Complex IC & BGA Rework \[ DEDICATED REWORK INFRASTRUCTURE \] Utilizing a dedicated precision BGA Rework Station alongside high-end JBC Tools soldering and hot air stations, we execute complex IC extraction and replacement. We safely recover high-dollar FPGAs, ASICs, and microcontrollers, protecting your fully populated, high-density assemblies from total loss. 04 QUALITY ASSURANCE ## Validation & Deployment - ### PCBA QA & Inspection \[ IPC-A-610 STANDARD \] Digital microscopy for high-resolution visual validation of critical joints, ensuring all fully assembled boards meet stringent acceptability benchmarks. - ### Systems Integration \[ FIRMWARE FLASHING \] Securely flashing the parallel-developed firmware directly onto the assembled hardware. - ### Lab Validation \[ BENCH DIAGNOSTICS \] Utilizing Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, and Spectrum Analysis to verify power rail stability and RF signal integrity. - ### Final FCT \[ 100% FUNCTIONAL TESTING \] Every single assembly undergoes active testing to guarantee "power-on readiness" before it is cleared for shipping. No dead-on-arrival boards. - ### Serialization & Traceability \[ BOARD-LEVEL TRACKING \] Custom barcoding and board-level serialization for strict inventory management, MAC address tracking, and seamless scaling into mass production. 📍 Location FermiTron, Inc. Headquartered in Orlando, FL United States 📱 Contact Office: 407-513-2716 Fax: 877-781-2345 📾 Connect ★  ★  ★ SDVOSB SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS © 2026 FermiTron Inc. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.fermitron.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) • [Legal](https://www.fermitron.com/legal?hsLang=en) [CONTACT US](https://www.fermitron.com/contact?track=general&hsLang=en)