PCB manufacturing in Europe (Aisler)

[damianvila]

Has anybody used Aisler's PCB services? To me they look like an OSH Park, but from the Netherlands. And the PCBs are made in Germany.
So far I only knew about Euro Circuits, but their prices are too high for me. But Aisler seems more reasonable, and for somebody in Europe, if you need your prototypes quickly, it may be an alternative to using the Chinese fabs.
So, if you have info about them, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Smrtokvitek]

I have used them many times. They offer a good service. They are not as cheap as JLCPCB or other Chinese fabs, unfortunately. The free shipping is nice and fast, but the manufacturing time is quite long so it was usually about two weeks to get the boards if I remember correctly. That is almost comparable to China.
I like their stencils. They cut them to a smaller size so it is easy to work with them as a "hobbyist". You can also mark the mounting holes for the stencil.

 

[szukalski]

I looked at Aisler, but the cost was 3-4x JLC and would get to my door around the same time. I think a comparable price with JLC would be the faster shipping option and then you get the boards quicker..
What's your motive? To support the EU? Quicker boards? Nationalism?

 

[damianvila]

I looked at Aisler, but the cost was 3-4x JLC and would get to my door around the same time. I think a comparable price with JLC would be the faster shipping option and then you get the boards quicker..
What's your motive? To support the EU? Quicker boards? Nationalism?

I do like the idea of doing things in the EU. I think it’s better for all of us, and things don’t need to travel from the other part of the world to reach you.

I know there are lots of things that are only produced in China, or are way more expensive in the EU, so you can’t avoid that. But if I can do a little effort and use local providers, and that doesn’t mean a huge difference for me, I think it’s worth considering the option.

So, I’m always evaluating local alternatives to Chinese products, like using Gainta enclosures, for example, or in this case, considering using Aisler.

I appreciate you sharing your experiences, thanks!