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KINPO GROUP and CCSD, Cal-Comp USA (San Diego)

Dedicated Prototype Operations

Our prototype unit has a dedicated SMT line, inventory, and engineering staff to support prototype and pre-production builds.

Prototype & NPI Quoting
Quick-Turn
Dedicated SMT & Assembly
Isolated Line

A Separate Unit for Prototype Work

Prototype and pre-production builds run in a self-contained unit scheduled only by our NPI team. You receive rapid prototype hardware in your lab along with a comprehensive DFM/DFT analysis report to confirm yields before scaling.

Dedicated Equipment

Independent SMT placement, 3D SPI, convection reflow, and AOI inspection reserved solely for NPI and short-run jobs.

Dedicated Core Team

Dedicated NPI buyer/planner, manufacturing engineers, and IPC-certified operators working directly on your assembly.

Close-up of the SMT process at CCSD
SMT process — Carlsbad

Verification & Quality Control

Test, inspect, and measure during NPI

Prototype validation and new product introduction at CCSD rely on in-plant test, inspection, and dimensional measurement systems to verify assembly integrity and detect design or process discrepancies early.

Technician operating the TAKAYA APT-1600FD flying-probe tester

TAKAYA APT-1600FD

Dual-side flying probe tester

Dual-side flying probe testing with in-house programming capabilities supports prototype and NPI programs.

In-house programming • Dual-side probing
Technician reviewing X-ray images at the Creative Electron TruView Novus

Creative Electron TruView Novus

Offline X-ray inspection system

2D, 2.5D, and 3D offline X-ray inspection supports assembly review during prototype development.

2D, 2.5D & 3D inspection • Offline analysis
Dimensional measurement using the KEYENCE system at CCSD

KEYENCE IM-X1540

Image dimension measurement system

Image dimension measurement supports dimensional inspection during prototype development.

Optical metrology • Dimensional verification

From First Prototype to Volume Ramp

CCSD supports the transition from prototype to production through DFM/DFT feedback, test development, and production planning. The program team reviews validation and transfer requirements with the customer.

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Gate Deliverable Customer visibility
PR1 • Planning BOM sourcing review, DFM/DFT scope, and long-lead component identification Quick-turn prototype quoting after NDA
PR2 • Development Pre-production build with DFM/DFT feedback Rapid prototype hardware delivery and engineering validation
PR3 • Validation Pilot build, test validation, control plan, and outgoing-quality plan Full DVT-to-PVT validation and outgoing quality plan aligned with program requirements
MP • Production Production routing with the assigned program team Ramp timing and production location are set by program requirements

A Dedicated Customer Service Team

A dedicated customer service team coordinates program requirements with engineering, quality, materials, and production.

CCSD team meeting in the Carlsbad conference room

You hear about issues early, not at the last minute.

Dedicated Customer Service Team

Your customer service team provides a point of contact for program questions.

Quarterly Business Reviews

Scheduled QBRs review quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and open improvement actions.

Action-Item Accountability

Review timing and action-item tracking are agreed with the customer to suit the program.

Custom Reporting Formats

Discuss reporting formats and schedule requirements with your customer service team.

Engineering Support From Prototype to Production

Customer service, manufacturing engineering, and quality support program planning and production. Staffing, reporting, and handover arrangements are defined for the program.

Schedule Volume Planning

Prepare a Prototype Quote

For a prototype quote, provide the available manufacturing files and program details below.

  • Bill of materials in Excel
  • Gerber data and assembly drawing, if available
  • Special instructions
  • Turnkey or consignment preference
  • Build quantity

Start a Prototype Build

Contact our San Diego NPI desk. Design file reviews, DFM analysis, and prototype planning are handled under mutual NDA.

SEND A PROTOTYPE INQUIRY