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Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc
132 Citation Ln, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Prototype to high volume production
About Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc
Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc. (CEA) operates from a 50,000-square-foot facility in Smithfield, North Carolina. The company has served contract manufacturing needs for more than 16 years, though a founding year is not publicly disclosed. CEA develops and manufactures printed circuit board assemblies, cable and harness assemblies, and complete box builds. Its capabilities span surface-mount and through-hole PCB assembly, automated cable processing (350 MCM to 28 AWG), conformal coating, potting, functional testing, programming, and design documentation. The plant runs three SMT lines with Panasonic chip shooters and fine-pitch placement, BTU 10-zone ovens, two CR Technology AOI machines, an X-ray unit, universal insertion equipment, two wave solder machines (one RoHS-compliant using SAC305 alloy), a BGA rework station, and Cirris cable testers. The floor includes 22 manual solder cells separated for RoHS and non-RoHS work, four slide lines, and three final QC stations. Production volumes range from prototype to high-volume runs. CEA states its mission is to be an industry leader in electronics manufacturing by continuously improving people, processes, and management to exceed customer expectations. It emphasizes quick turnaround, competitive pricing, and the flexibility of turnkey solutions, including reverse-engineering cable assemblies when drawings or bills of materials are unavailable.
Manufacturing capabilities
Finishing & coating
Inspection & quality
Materials
SAC 305 solder alloy · Wire (350 MCM to 28 AWG)
Equipment
- Panasonic Chip Shooters
- Panasonic Fine Pitch Placement
- BTU 10 zone ovens
- Panapro software
- CR Technology AOI machines (two)
- CR Technology X-Ray unit
- Universal axial, radial and dip inserter
- Universal sequencer
- Automated cable/harness equipment (Tyco, Molex, T&B, Panduit)
- Cirris Systems testers (Cirris Easy-Wire)
- BGA rework station
- Electrovert wave solder machine
- Teamco wave solder machine
- 4 slide lines
- 22 manual solder work cells
- 3 final QC inspection stations
Company details
- Location
- Smithfield, North Carolina
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Production volume
- Prototype to high volume production
- Certifications
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc located?
Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc is located at 132 Citation Ln, Smithfield, NC 27577, United States.
What does Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc do?
Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc is listed under Switchgear, and its listed capabilities and products include Turnkey manufacturing, Surface mount PCB assembly, Through-hole PCB assembly, Cable/harness assembly, Box build and Conformal coating.
What certifications does Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc have?
Certifications on file for Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc: IPC/WHMA-A-620.
How do I request a quote from Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (919) 938-1086 and visit ceamanufacturing.com.
What companies are similar to Carolina Electronic Assemblers, Inc?
Other Switchgear companies in North Carolina listed on FirmsLedger include Curtis Power Solutions, RESA Power Charlotte and Electroswitch Electronic Products.