Insights
Technical learnings and practical tips from the DeltaProto PCBA proto lab.
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When does a protoPCBA stop being a proto?
2026-05-06A single proto says "it works". A proto series says "it keeps working". Why we expanded our process with extra pick & place capacity.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer

Why we prefer working with a mutual NDA
2026-04-21One-sided NDAs — we sign them regularly. But collaboration goes both ways, and that's why we prefer working with a mutual NDA.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer

The best engineer for your problem is rarely looking for a job
2026-04-14No vacancy, no recruiter, no process — and yet we sometimes match engineers with companies. Because a substantive match beats a CV match.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer

Happy 2026 from team DeltaProto!
2026-02-16Looking back on a year full of lessons, iterations and improvements.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer

DeltaProto opens location in Enschede
2025-06-02DeltaProto B.V. produces PCBA prototypes within one week and is now also located at Kennispark Twente.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer