Forge – PCB Design

Forge takes your approved schematic and turns it into a high-quality, manufacturable PCB layout. This step is where engineering precision meets physical reality — and small layout decisions make a big difference.

We combine signal and power integrity best practices with manufacturing constraints to deliver a layout that’s not just functional, but reliable, cost-effective, and ready for scale.

✅ Full PCB layout based on your schematic
✅ Multi-layer design and stackup planning
✅ Trace routing optimized for performance and EMI
✅ Design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) checks
✅ 3D models and mechanical fit validation
✅ Output files (Gerbers, BOM, pick-and-place, etc.) for fab & assembly
✅ Native files in Altium, KiCad, or your preferred toolchain

1. Schematic Handoff
   We start from your approved schematic — whether we designed it or not — and prepare for layout.
    
2. Stackup & Routing Strategy
   We plan the board’s layer structure, routing approach, and critical path considerations (e.g. impedance, isolation, return paths).
    
3. Placement & Routing
   Components are placed with attention to signal flow, thermal performance, and mechanical constraints.
    
4. Validation & Review
   We perform electrical rule checks, DFM validation, and (optional) SI/PI analysis before finalizing files.
    
5. Release for Manufacture
   You get everything needed to send your board to fabrication and assembly — no hand-holding required.
    

A great schematic can still fail if the layout isn’t solid.

This is where signal noise, EMI issues, voltage drops, and unexpected coupling can wreck a prototype. Forge ensures your board is robust — not just functional.

We’ve done this for aerospace, scientific, and instrumentation-grade systems. You can trust us to get the details right.

Q: Can you work with my in-house electrical team?
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with internal engineers and can work as an extension of your team.

Q: What design tools do you use?
Altium Designer, KiCad, and others depending on your needs. We can also deliver neutral file formats if required.

Q: What if I need help choosing a fab house?
We can recommend trusted manufacturing partners or work with yours. We’ve built strong relationships with several UK and global PCB fabs.

Q: Can you simulate signal or power integrity?
Yes — add Signal or Power Integrity Analysis if you're working with high-speed or high-current systems.

We’d love to walk you through anonymized examples or share case studies that match your industry.