10 questions to ask before placing your next order Introduction You‘ve spent weeks designing your PCB. The schematic is clean, the layout is optimized, and you’re ready to send it to production. But choosing a manufacturer feels like a gamble. Cheap quotes from overseas. Fast delivery promises. Certification badges everywhere. How do you separate reliable partners from factories that will deliver late — or worse, deliver boards that don‘t work? This guide walks you through 10 practical questions to ask before placing your next PCB order. Whether you’re ordering 50 boards or 5,000, these questions will help you find a manufacturer you can trust. 1. What‘s Your Experience with Small Batches? Not every factory is set up for low-volume production. Large manufacturers often push small batches to the back of the line. Some quote high setup fees specifically to discourage small orders.…