Quality Assurance Services for High-Standard
PCB Manufacturing
In today’s competitive electronics landscape, consistent printed circuit board (PCB) quality isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. From smartphones and EVs to medical devices and satellites, performance and reliability begin at the board level.
That’s why ICAPE Group has built a world-class quality assurance ecosystem, designed to reduce errors, accelerate time-to-market, and guarantee reliability from prototype to mass production. With more than 3,650 customers in 60+ countries, we deliver quality that consistently meets the highest international standards.
Customer Benefits
ICAPE Group is the electronics industry’s answer to reducing the number of iterations needed to reach production-ready status.
Our dedicated team of 80+ quality specialists leverages decades of experience to bring measurable improvements to your projects through:
Monthly monitoring and audits to verify partner performance.
Double inspection protocols for samples, quick turns, and critical industries.
90% of production batches inspected.
100+ quality audits performed annually.
On-site inspectors stationed daily in partner factories.
These controls ensure that every PCB meets strict compliance, reliability, and performance standards—no matter where it’s produced.
80 People
Dedicated to Quality
6 Laboratories
in France, China, Sweden, Germany, South Africa, USA
Double Inspection
Samples, Quick Turn, & Critical Industries
90%
of Production Batches Inspected
Inspectors
On Site
100 Quality Audits
Performed Each Year
ICAPE’s 6-Step PCB Quality Process
Expert Engineering & Pre-Production Checks
Over 40 engineering specialists review your Gerber files using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
Full documentation includes RoHS, REACH, IMDS, and COC certifications.
Benefit: Fewer design errors, faster prototyping, shorter development cycles.
Global Laboratory Validation
4 fully equipped PCB testing labs across China, Sweden, South Africa, and the USA.
Reliability tests include micro-sectioning, X-ray, ionic contamination, solderability, thermal shock, and aging analysis.
Benefit: Proven field performance, reduced risk of recalls, and full traceability.
Mass Production Control & Supplier Oversight
Resident inspectors work full-time inside partner factories, ensuring consistent control.
Over 50 supplier audits conducted annually across 100+ factories worldwide.
Benefit: Uniform quality standards across regions and production lots.
Final Inspection & Packaging
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), de-ionized cleaning, and vacuum-sealed packaging for pristine board delivery.
Flexible logistics: Air, Sea, DDP, or DAP delivery.
Benefit: Boards arrive clean, tested, and ready for integration.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
Structured 8D methodology and root cause analysis (RCA).
Global “Lessons Learned Cards” shared across business units.
Benefit: Fast problem resolution and prevention of recurring issues.
Certifications, Training & Global Support
Certified to ISO 9001:2016, guided by VDA 6.3 and IPC standards.
In-house IPC trainers and VDA-certified experts maintain compliance and continuous improvement.
Global network of 140 sales engineers and 300+ factory-linked representatives.
Benefit: Consistent compliance and support across all industries and regions.
Laboratories & Testing Excellence
ICAPE Group operates six state-of-the-art laboratories in France, China, Sweden, Germany, South Africa, and the USA—representing a €5 million investment and more than 50 advanced testing machines.
Comprehensive Testing Services
Our labs provide complete validation for bare and assembled boards, including:
Connectivity & solderability testing
Thermal and humidity resistance
Ionic contamination & impedance control
Cross-section analysis & dimensional metrology
Expert Team & Trusted Reports
A team of 30+ experienced lab technicians delivers formal “Approval for Use” reports for each analysis—ensuring data-backed validation, fault diagnosis, and compliance verification.
Advanced Equipment Highlights
X-Ray & XRF: Thin-coating and defect inspection
Thermal Shock & Humidity Chambers: Stress and endurance testing
AOI & Probe Testing: Connectivity and solder-joint integrity
Micro-sectioning: Layer and via structural analysis
Impedance, Ionic Contamination & Roughness Tools: Performance-critical checks
Why Quality Controls Matter
Ensures Functional Reliability: Electrical connectivity, layer alignment, and material integrity are verified at every stage.
Detects Defects Early: AOI, X-ray, and thermal cycling detect hidden flaws before mass production.
Reduces Recalls and Rework: Early validation lowers scrap rates and warranty claims.
Maintains Precision: Micron-level tolerances checked per IPC-A-600 standards.
Guarantees Cleanliness: Boards are de-ionized, vacuum-sealed, and protected against contamination.
Ensures Regulatory Compliance: Meets RoHS, REACH, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and IPC standards.
Supports Global Consistency: Standardized QA across all manufacturing sites.
Builds OEM Trust: Proven reliability strengthens your brand reputation.
Certifications & Insurance
ICAPE Group maintains globally recognized quality credentials:
ISO 9001:2016 Certification
VDA 6.3 Training Accreditation
IPC Member Certificate
Highest market-level insurance coverage for customer protection
