Full transparency
Production Lead Times
& Capacity
Everything you need to know before launching a project: real lead times by phase, accepted volumes, available equipment and supported certifications.
The figures that matter
Understanding the lead times
of each phase
Lead times vary widely depending on project complexity and the phase concerned. Here is a realistic and transparent view of what to expect.
We analyse your specification or your existing files (Gerber, BOM, schematic). A detailed quote with a schedule is sent to you. The lead time depends on the complexity of the analysis.
The most variable phase. A simple project (IoT module, adaptation of an existing design) can be completed in 2 months. A complex project (multilayer RF PCB, advanced firmware, integrated certification) can take up to 12 months.
You test the prototype in your real operating environment. This phase depends on you: your team's availability, the complexity of field tests, the number of iterations required. We remain available to incorporate your feedback quickly.
Once the production approval is received, our line starts up. The 8 weeks cover component procurement, industrialisation, SMT assembly, AOI/ICT testing and packaging. This lead time is stable for most volumes (50 to 5,000 boards).
A line built for your profile
No minimum threshold, no ceiling. Our production line is sized to be competitive where large EMS providers are not — and able to scale up in volume without limit.
You are validating a design or launching your first product. Codium supports you from the very first PCBs — with the same quality standards as in high-volume production.
Our line was designed to be competitive on volumes of 1,000 to 5,000 boards per year, per project. Fast, efficient production changeover — you get the responsiveness of a local partner without the minimums of large factories.
Do you have large or fast-growing volumes? We produce projects of several tens of thousands of boards per year. Planning, regular repeat orders, batch reports — no ceiling.
Industrial equipment
800 m² of workshop equipped for assembly, testing and packaging. A complete industrial line, in France, in Langres.
Supported certifications
Codium supports its customers on regulatory aspects from the design stage onwards. These are the certifications we handle, from analysis to laboratory support.
Questions about lead times
The most frequent questions before launching a project.
Why can design take up to 12 months?
The design phase covers schematic capture, PCB routing, firmware development, and sometimes mechanical design. A simple IoT project can be done in 2 months. An industrial product with integrated RF certification, several revisions and EMC constraints may need 10 to 12 months.
The lead time also includes prototype iterations — it is rare for a prototype to be perfect on the first attempt. Together we define, from the quote stage, a realistic range for your specific project.
Can production be expedited?
Yes, in some cases. If the components are in stock and the manufacturing file is complete and validated, we can shorten the production lead time to 5–6 weeks.
The critical point is often component procurement. Some long lead-time components (radio modules, specific MCUs) need to be ordered in advance. We can manage a safety stock for your recurring references.
When does the production lead time actually start?
The production lead time starts when we receive your signed production approval (PA). Before that, we place component orders as soon as the PA is received. If any components have a long supplier lead time, we inform you in advance.
This is why it is important to validate the production approval quickly once the prototype is approved: every week of hesitation pushes back delivery by the same amount.
Are lead times guaranteed?
The schedule is set out in the quote and we stick to it. If something unexpected happens (supplier delay, customer change, a finding during production), we inform you immediately and propose an action plan.
Changes requested during production (BOM, design) can shift the schedule. We do not accept changes without assessing their impact on lead times with you.
Let's talk about your project
Send us your specification or describe your needs — we will get back to you with a quote and a schedule within 48 hours.