About

Built to Make Manufacturing Sourcing Easier

SmartFab Solutions was created to help companies find the right manufacturing partner without wasting time chasing suppliers that are not a fit.

Why SmartFab exists

SmartFab Solutions helps engineering, sourcing, procurement, and operations teams connect with manufacturing partners across the hardware supply chain.

Many buyers know exactly what they need made, but do not always know which supplier is the right fit for the project. Others are still figuring out the best manufacturing path and need help understanding what type of supplier can support the next step.

SmartFab was built to simplify that process. Instead of forcing buyers to search through directories or send the same RFQ to multiple companies, SmartFab provides a guided path. Buyers submit one RFQ, our team reviews the requirements, and the project is matched with manufacturing options based on fit.

We support sourcing across PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly, cable and wire harness, CNC machining, injection molding, box build assembly, and prototype to production programs.

The team

The people behind your RFQ

Every project routed through SmartFab is reviewed by people who have built hardware, not just quoted it.

Founder

Principal · Manufacturing sourcing

20+ years sourcing PCB, PCBA, and full box build programs

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Engineering Lead

Technical review · DFM / DFA

Hardware engineer; previously NPI lead at a defense OEM

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Supplier Partnerships

Network · QBR & audits

Manages the SmartFab supplier bench and onboarding

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Our mission

Make manufacturing sourcing simpler, faster, and clearer

To make it easier for companies to find reliable manufacturing options and move from project requirements to production with less wasted time, fewer supplier mismatches, and a better sourcing experience.

What we believe

  • The right supplier fit matters more than the biggest supplier list
  • Buyers should not have to chase ten companies to get one serious quote
  • Technical requirements should be reviewed before an RFQ is routed
  • Manufacturing sourcing should be faster, clearer, and more buyer friendly
  • Supplier relationships work best when the project is actually a fit

Have a project to source?

SmartFab can help review your requirements and identify the right manufacturing direction.

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