Bob Kondner has been engineering electronic circuits and writing firmware / software for 40+ years. Automation of SMT assembly was started in 2001 and these services are available from Advanced Assembly in Aurora Colorado. SlingShot Assembly provides fast turn PCB Assembly.
While these companies provide exceptions services and turn times the need to organize material for engineering and for long lead time items is essential. PartSync is the only available system with integrated material handling, bar code labeling and BOM management. Also included in PartSync are means for datasheet storage, CAD footprint generation and purchase list management.
Existing component management solutions are available on the market but nothing seemed to fit right:
Also, see my SunDuino product at www.sunduino.com and www.partsync.com
Thanks,
Bob Kondner