Your competent contact at FRIWO
Marco Baumann (zip code 6, 7, 95-97)
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
From the conception to the market launch of your product – we are your reliable partner!
Full service from a single source
Are you looking for a reliable development partner for your project? Then put your trust in FRIWO. From scope and specification, prototyping and testing to customizing and approval of your product – with our years of experience as an OEM service provider in a wide range of industries and our leading know-how, we are reliably at your side as an expert for customized power supplies throughout the entire order!
As an expert in software and hardware, we have numerous high-quality engineering tools at our disposal to ensure outstanding product quality and a short time-to-market. Our purpose-built EMC test site offers a wide range of testing and inspection options, including long-term reliability tests. For the optimal implementation of your project, we also make use of proven software and system solutions such as MATLAB®, Simulink®, GitLab or the Keil compiler.
Our OEM services result in a significant synergy effect for you: You can concentrate on your core competencies, obtain additional capacities and thus avoid capacity bottlenecks or capacity overhangs. Since FRIWO is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008, DIN EN ISO 14001:2009 and DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 and has the latest technical equipment and state-of-the-art manufacturing standards at its disposal, this reduces both the entrepreneurial risk for you and the need to invest in new technologies.
You have a brilliant idea? Let’s put it into practice!
OEM services for agile industrial companies
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Questions & Answers
Answers to your questions about us as OEM
What services can FRIWO provide?
You have an idea, but the implementation turns out to be difficult?
FRIWO accompanies you from the conception and development to the production of the complete devices or systems through testing and packaging to delivery to your customers. As your partner, we will provide you with competent support. You can find an overview of our range of services and technical equipment here: “Table service portfolio“. However, it is also no problem that only partial services such as SMD assembly or similar are taken over by FRIWO.
What testing capabilities does FRIWO have?
Our agile development and the use of state-of-the-art and high-quality engineering tools ensures excellent product quality and a short time-to-market.
Own EMC test site
- X-ray check
- Drip water test
- Climatic test
- 3D prototyping
- Drop test
- Tensile test
- Vibration test
- DFMEA
- Long-term reliability testing
At FRIWO, we are equipped with the following tests and inspections:
- Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
- Automatical-Optical-Inspection (AOI)
- In-Circuit-Test
- Functional testing
- Safety testing
- X-ray inspection
- self-programmed specific test sequences
What is the smallest package size to be assembled?
The smallest package type to be assembled in the SMD process is 0402 (0201 under certain conditions).
What can FRIWO do that others can't do?
FRIWO can be your system provider. Often, power supplies are also needed for electronic assemblies. We have many years of experience in all areas of electronics manufacturing. In addition to typical electronics manufacturing services, FRIWO has excellently equipped production and test facilities. Where other suppliers have to rely on external service providers, we can manufacture tools and test adapters ourselves at short notice, for example. In addition, we take care of supplier selection for e.g. required tools and the approval of your products.
We are experts in software and hardware and have numerous high-quality engineering tools at our disposal to ensure excellent product quality and a short time-to-market. Our purpose-built EMC test site offers a wide range of testing and verification capabilities, including long-term reliability testing. For the optimal implementation of your project, we also rely on proven software and system solutions such as MATLAB®, Simulink®, GitLab or the Keil compiler.
Which production sites does FRIWO have?
FRIWO Gerätebau GmbH is a German company with headquarters in Ostbevern, Germany. FRIWO stands for pioneering spirit, innovative strength, German engineering know-how, short decision-making paths and a competence network spanning the globe. With modern development centers, manufacturing and sales in Europe, Asia and North America, FRIWO is present in all major markets around the world. Depending on the volume, our EMS production sites are located in Ostbevern or in Vietnam.
What delivery times are feasible?
The delivery times may vary depending on the type and scope of the project. Our OEM experts will draw up a precise project plan with you and always keep you up to date on the status of your project.
Can components / articles be provided?
Yes, of course.
Range of services
How can we help you?
FRIWO’s support services include everything from the production of entire devices or systems, through to testing and packing and, finally, delivery to your customers. Our procurement professionals handle the worldwide sourcing of the required electronic and mechanical components. Automatic inspection systems ensure process safety. Special laser equipment sets the required voltages and currents (active laser adjustment). And our quality department is closely involved in the manufacturing process, and monitors each individual stage of production. An overview of our services and technical equipment:
Service portfolio
| Traceability & MES | Uninterrupted traceability |
| PCB assembly | THT SMT |
| Placement technology | Adhesive technology Reflow technology Wave soldering Selective soldering |
| Testing | Automatic optical inspection In-circuit tests Functional tests Safety tests X-ray inspection |
| Equipment protection | Protective coatings for circuit boards Potting technology |
| Assembly | Screwdriving Ultrasonics technology |
| Labeling | Pad printing Laser labeling |
| Battery manufacturing | Assembly and testing of battery packs |
| Small-batch production | Prototyping |
| Handling of complete sub-assemblies | From circuit boards to whole devices |
| Testing equipment | Development and construction inhouse |
| Material management | Worldwide |
| Certifications | DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 |
Technical Equipment
| SMT assembly (50,000 components/h) | ASM X 2 ASM X 3 ASM X 4 MPM Drucker Dispenser GPD/Micronic |
| THT assembly (90,000 components/h) | Universal 8 XT Triple Scan Universal VCD/Sequencer 8 |
| Wave soldering | ERSA Powerflow N2 (lead free) ERSA selective soldering system |
| Testing equipment | AOI systems (EOL, paste AOI) 3D coordinate measuring machine (Mitutoyo BHN 506) In-circuit/combined testers (Reinhardt/SPEA) Laser trimmer (general scanning) Functional testing technology incl. high-voltage and leakage current tester (Sefelec) EMC lab X-ray unit |
| Potting/varnishing | Scheugenflug |
