Full-service electronics manufacturer for SMT/THT assemblies, testing and assembly from prototype to high-volume production
W. Kolb Fertigungstechnik GmbH
Willich · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Kolb
W. Kolb Fertigungstechnik GmbH is a medium-sized full-service electronics manufacturer (EMS) based in Willich. For over 35 years, the company has manufactured electronic assemblies and devices – from SMT and THT placement through wave and selective soldering to final and module assembly including assembly programming. Its range of services also includes inspection and test methods such as Flying Probe, Boundary Scan, X-ray inspection, SPI, AOI, functional test (OK test), IC, HV and Burn-In tests as well as climate simulation and rework. In addition, Kolb offers development support (DFM), prototyping and pilot series, conformal coating, potting, laser marking, material and supply chain management as well as packaging and logistics solutions. With a highly automated machine park and an experienced team, the company manufactures from prototype production to high-volume series – with a focus on technology, flexibility and customer proximity.
- Site
- Willich
- Processes
- SMT placement (SMD placement), THT placement, Wave soldering, Selective soldering, Final assembly, Module assembly, Assembly programming, Flying Probe test
- Materials
- SMT placement, THT placement, Wave/selective soldering, SPI, AOI, X-ray, Flying Probe & Boundary Scan, Burn-In & climate simulation, Potting & conformal coating
- Certificates
- Test & inspection methods (SPI, AOI, X-ray, Flying Probe)
- Industries
- Electronics industry / EMS
- 01
Development support (DFM)
- 02
Material & supply chain management
- 03
SMT/THT placement
- 04
Wave/selective soldering
- 05
Conformal coating / potting / laser marking
- 06
Final & module assembly, assembly programming
- 07
Testing & inspection
- 08
Packaging
- 09
Logistics & delivery
Processes & Manufacturing Technologies
SMT placement
Automated SMD placement of printed circuit boards from pilot series to high-volume production.
THT placement
Placement of wired components for robust assemblies.
Wave/selective soldering
Production-safe soldering of through-hole technology printed circuit boards.
SPI, AOI, X-ray
Automated inspection methods to ensure soldering and process quality.
Flying Probe & Boundary Scan
Electrical testing of assemblies even without dedicated test adapters.
Burn-In & climate simulation
Stress and environmental testing for high reliability requirements.
Potting & conformal coating
Protection of assemblies against moisture, contamination and mechanical stress.
Locations
Willich
DEManufacturing site / headquarters
- Lot size
- Prototype to high-volume production
- Materials
- Printed circuit boards, electronic components
- SMT placement
- Wave soldering
- Selective soldering
- Flying Probe
- X-ray & rework
- AOI
- SPI
Services & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMT placement (SMD placement)Assembly | – | – | – | Prototypes/pilot series – High-volume production | Printed circuit boards, electronic components |
| THT placementAssembly | – | – | – | – | Printed circuit boards, electronic components |
| Wave solderingJoining | – | – | – | – | Printed circuit boards, solder |
| Selective solderingJoining | – | – | – | – | Printed circuit boards, solder |
| Final assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Module assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly programmingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flying Probe testTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Boundary ScanTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray inspectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| SPI (solder paste inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Functional test (OK test)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| IC testTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| HV testTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Burn-In testTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Climate simulationTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rework (rework station)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conformal coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| PottingPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser markingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototyping & pilot seriesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development support (DFM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test adapters (manufacturing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material & supply chain management / logisticsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| PackagingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Testing
Comprehensive inspection and test methods such as SPI, AOI, X-ray inspection, Flying Probe, Boundary Scan, functional test (OK test), IC, HV and Burn-In tests as well as climate simulation ensure product quality in all manufacturing processes.
| Evidence | Willich |
|---|---|
| Test & inspection methods (SPI, AOI, X-ray, Flying Probe) |
History
- über 35 Jahr
Established for over 35 years as a full-service electronics manufacturer in Willich