Surface Mount & Through Hole Assembly - Swift Electronics

Surface Mount & Through-Hole Assembly

Precision Assembly Services for Reliable Electronic Builds

At Swift Electronics Gateshead, we offer expert Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Assembly services tailored to your design, schedule, and volume needs. Whether you’re developing a prototype, scaling up to production, or require rework on an existing design, we deliver clean, accurate, and consistent PCB assemblies built to perform. Full Box Build services available.

We combine skilled manual techniques with modern automated processes to ensure dependable results—no matter the complexity of your board.

Surface Mount Assembly (SMT)

Our SMT services are ideal for compact, high-density boards used in today’s modern electronics. We handle fine-pitch components, BGA packages, and complex layouts with precision and care.

High-speed pick-and-place machinery
Reflow soldering for optimal thermal profiles
DEK NeoHorizon 01 iX Best in class solder paste printer
SMD-only or hybrid assembly options
Inspection and testing included

We accept your supplied PCBs and components or offer a full turnkey service including design, sourcing, and assembly.

Through-Hole Assembly

For applications requiring durability, higher current handling, or mechanical stability, we provide meticulous through-hole soldering and inspection.

Manual and Semi-automated soldering
Single and Double-sided assemblies
Mixed technology (SMT + through-hole)
Encapsulation and varnishing availablr
RoHS-compliant and leaded options

Ideal for connectors, transformers, legacy parts, and high-reliability systems in industrial and automotive sectors.

Mixed Technology PCB Assembly

Many modern boards require both SMT and through-hole components. We specialise in hybrid assemblies, combining the speed of automated surface mounting with the precision of hand-soldered through-hole parts.

From prototyping to production, we ensure all components are accurately placed, securely soldered, and fully tested before leaving our Gateshead facility.

Testing & Quality Assurance
All assemblies undergo:

Visual inspection and continuity testing
Ultrasonic cleaning Optional
Functional Testing (on request)
Full traceability and process control

We work to IPC standards and tailor our QA process to match your project’s complexity and regulatory needs.

Whether it’s a small-batch prototype or a production-ready PCB, Swift Electronics Gateshead provides the precision assembly services you need—with the speed and service you expect.

Exceeding Customer Expectations everyday!

What our customers say...

Below are just a small sample of reviews from our many satisfied customers over the past 10yrs of Swift Electronics Ltd.

My name is Mike Carter, CEO of Roamer Robotics based in Gateshead. We began working with Swift Electronics when we relocated our company to Gateshead. We immediately recognised that Jonathan Sloan and his team were the people we wanted to work with. Swift Electronics is a very professional company. They have now fulfilled two orders for us and found solutions to improve our electronics. We are so happy to have such a company based in Gateshead working with us.

Mike Carter, Roamer Robotics

Swift Electronics have been an important partner to Purmo Group for close to a decade, with excellent service levels maintained throughout our partnership together. Swift regularly goes above and beyond expectations to meet the business demands of Purmo Group UK in our electric radiators division.

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