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PCB Companies

2017-03-20T15:44:12Z

Cilgin: /* Bittele Electronics */ address change

[[Category:Useful_Info]]

=Overview=
The companies listed here offer Printed Circuit Board prototyping services and have offices in the DC area. The company descriptions were taken from each company's website, which was active as of September 2009. This list is intended to be a resource for HACDC members and should not be taken as an endorsement by the group.

====Agris-Schoen Vision Systems, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | PO Box 2206, Merrifield, VA 22116-2206, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-3202
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-1996
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.machinevision1.com www.machinevision1.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are system integrators for customized, turn-key, machine vision systems based on a variety of software packages such as: XCaliper (edge detection, dimensioning, and pattern recognition), Cognex, WiT, Sherlock and others.
|}
 
====Associated Design & Manufacturing Company====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 8245 K Backlick Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-837-8257
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0222
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0213
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.associateddesign.com www.associateddesign.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Associated Design specializes in custom manufacturing that includes engineering, reverse engineering, value analysis, prototype manufacturing, engineering environmental testing equipment, medical instrument design and development, production runs, underwater photography equipment and diving accessories
|}
 
====Capital Electro-Circuits, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7845-I Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-977-0303
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-990-6715
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.capitalelectro.com/index.htm www.capitalelectro.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are a leading supplier of quality printed circuit boards at the lowest cost to the Electronics Industry. Printed Circuit Board design, manufacturing and assembly.
|}
 
====CR International====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 9105 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Suite J, Laurel, MD
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-1540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-0638
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.cri-inc.net www.cri-inc.net]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | CR International, an ISO9001:2000 company, is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider in our nations' capital region. CRI Specializes in High Density electronics design and assembly for Defense and Government agencies, as well as high speed communications equipment
|}
 
====Custom Electronics Company, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-258- 0811
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-948- 0769
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.customelectronicsco.com/index.htm www.customelectronicsco.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" |
*''''''Re-Engineering Services
* Proto-Type Production
** PCBA/Cable/Sub-Assy/Assy/Unit/System
** Turn-Key/Consignment
** ISO 9001 QMS Registered Company
|}
 
====Data Design Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851A Beechcraft Ave., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-670-1157
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-926-6441
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Data Design is an electronic hardware design and manufacturing company, providing cost effective, customized, modular solutions for embedded computing, instrumentation, radio frequency, signal processing, and power management. Focusing on standard and custom modular electronic hardware, the company has developed a strong archive of designs which can be quickly adapted to unique needs.
|}
 
====EIT, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 108 Carpenter Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0700
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0291
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.eit.com/design.html www.eit.com/design.html]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Prototype assemblies are a natural extension of EIT's design activity or can be provided as a stand-alone service. Prototypes are assembled using our automated production equipment, or by hand depending on timing and cost considerations. Prototype services are provided on a consignment or turnkey basis depending on your requirements. Quick response is a key element of our prototype assembly service.
|}
 
====Electronic Contract Assemblers====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 5711-24 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0470
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0472
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.4assembly.com/ www.4assembly.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Electronic Contract Assemblers provides quality, affordable contract assembly services. ECA fills a niche left vacant by the tier 1 contract assemblers. We seek out customers who have been neglected by larger contract assemblers because their lot size was too small. Whether you are looking for a prototype assembly of 1 unit, or a production run of 1000 boards, we have the capability to provide you with quality, cost effective service for your needs.
|}
 
====Modern Machine & Tool Company Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 11844 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23606-2587
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-482-1835
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-1212
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-8239
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.mmtool.com www.mmtool.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Our capabilities range from sophisticated mechanical/electronic engineering and design to production machining of precision components.
|}
 
====Procyon PCB, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 2019 Jolly Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-382-0666
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-486-0467
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.procyonpcb.com www.procyonpcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Procyon PCB, Inc. is a small business that can offer design engineers a test prototype pcb with minimal restrictions. Our prototypes will be similar to the electrical characteristics and constraints that are being designed for and are required in today's high speed and RF circuits.
|}
 

====Small Batch Assembly====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | c/o NoVa Labs, 1881-G Metro Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://smallbatchassembly.com smallbatchassembly.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | '''Affordable Low-volume Electronics Assembly''': Small Batch Assembly is a low-volume, no-frills, electronics assembly service. We focus on the needs of Makers, Educators, DIY, Researchers, and EE professionals; Anyone needing a low-volume of surface-mount technology circuit boards assembled.
|}
 

====TIC Technology Information Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 19566 Club House Road,Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886 USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0590
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0591
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.WaveSoldering.com www.WaveSoldering.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.techinfocorp.com/ www.techinfocorp.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Manufactures soldering equipment.
|}
 
====Bittele Electronics====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 250 Consumers Road #400 North York, ON M2J 4V6, Canada
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 416-800-7540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 416-800-7548
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.7pcb.com www.7pcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Specializes in prototype and low volume printed circuit board assembly.
|}
 

====Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 6980 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 443-348-4500
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.zentech.com/ www.zentech.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Zentech provides comprehensive supply chain services to markets with high complexity or high reliability manufacturing requirements. In addition, our design engineering teams provide a full range of hardware and embedded software services from initial product design, compliance engineering and testing through end of life sustaining engineering and support.
|}
--[[User:Dcooper|Dcooper]] 22:20, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

PCB Companies

2017-03-20T15:43:10Z

Cilgin: new supplier

[[Category:Useful_Info]]

=Overview=
The companies listed here offer Printed Circuit Board prototyping services and have offices in the DC area. The company descriptions were taken from each company's website, which was active as of September 2009. This list is intended to be a resource for HACDC members and should not be taken as an endorsement by the group.

====Agris-Schoen Vision Systems, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | PO Box 2206, Merrifield, VA 22116-2206, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-3202
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-1996
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.machinevision1.com www.machinevision1.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are system integrators for customized, turn-key, machine vision systems based on a variety of software packages such as: XCaliper (edge detection, dimensioning, and pattern recognition), Cognex, WiT, Sherlock and others.
|}
 
====Associated Design & Manufacturing Company====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 8245 K Backlick Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-837-8257
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0222
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0213
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.associateddesign.com www.associateddesign.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Associated Design specializes in custom manufacturing that includes engineering, reverse engineering, value analysis, prototype manufacturing, engineering environmental testing equipment, medical instrument design and development, production runs, underwater photography equipment and diving accessories
|}
 
====Capital Electro-Circuits, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7845-I Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-977-0303
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-990-6715
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.capitalelectro.com/index.htm www.capitalelectro.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are a leading supplier of quality printed circuit boards at the lowest cost to the Electronics Industry. Printed Circuit Board design, manufacturing and assembly.
|}
 
====CR International====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 9105 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Suite J, Laurel, MD
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-1540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-0638
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.cri-inc.net www.cri-inc.net]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | CR International, an ISO9001:2000 company, is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider in our nations' capital region. CRI Specializes in High Density electronics design and assembly for Defense and Government agencies, as well as high speed communications equipment
|}
 
====Custom Electronics Company, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-258- 0811
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-948- 0769
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.customelectronicsco.com/index.htm www.customelectronicsco.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" |
*''''''Re-Engineering Services
* Proto-Type Production
** PCBA/Cable/Sub-Assy/Assy/Unit/System
** Turn-Key/Consignment
** ISO 9001 QMS Registered Company
|}
 
====Data Design Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851A Beechcraft Ave., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-670-1157
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-926-6441
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Data Design is an electronic hardware design and manufacturing company, providing cost effective, customized, modular solutions for embedded computing, instrumentation, radio frequency, signal processing, and power management. Focusing on standard and custom modular electronic hardware, the company has developed a strong archive of designs which can be quickly adapted to unique needs.
|}
 
====EIT, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 108 Carpenter Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0700
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0291
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.eit.com/design.html www.eit.com/design.html]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Prototype assemblies are a natural extension of EIT's design activity or can be provided as a stand-alone service. Prototypes are assembled using our automated production equipment, or by hand depending on timing and cost considerations. Prototype services are provided on a consignment or turnkey basis depending on your requirements. Quick response is a key element of our prototype assembly service.
|}
 
====Electronic Contract Assemblers====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 5711-24 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0470
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0472
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.4assembly.com/ www.4assembly.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Electronic Contract Assemblers provides quality, affordable contract assembly services. ECA fills a niche left vacant by the tier 1 contract assemblers. We seek out customers who have been neglected by larger contract assemblers because their lot size was too small. Whether you are looking for a prototype assembly of 1 unit, or a production run of 1000 boards, we have the capability to provide you with quality, cost effective service for your needs.
|}
 
====Modern Machine & Tool Company Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 11844 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23606-2587
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-482-1835
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-1212
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-8239
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.mmtool.com www.mmtool.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Our capabilities range from sophisticated mechanical/electronic engineering and design to production machining of precision components.
|}
 
====Procyon PCB, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 2019 Jolly Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-382-0666
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-486-0467
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.procyonpcb.com www.procyonpcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Procyon PCB, Inc. is a small business that can offer design engineers a test prototype pcb with minimal restrictions. Our prototypes will be similar to the electrical characteristics and constraints that are being designed for and are required in today's high speed and RF circuits.
|}
 

====Small Batch Assembly====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | c/o NoVa Labs, 1881-G Metro Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://smallbatchassembly.com smallbatchassembly.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | '''Affordable Low-volume Electronics Assembly''': Small Batch Assembly is a low-volume, no-frills, electronics assembly service. We focus on the needs of Makers, Educators, DIY, Researchers, and EE professionals; Anyone needing a low-volume of surface-mount technology circuit boards assembled.
|}
 

====TIC Technology Information Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 19566 Club House Road,Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886 USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0590
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0591
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.WaveSoldering.com www.WaveSoldering.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.techinfocorp.com/ www.techinfocorp.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Manufactures soldering equipment.
|}
 
====Bittele Electronics====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 250 Consumers Road #400 North York, ON M2J 4V6, Canada
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 416-800-7540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 416-800-7548
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.7pcb.com www.7pcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.7pcb.com/ www.7pcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Specializes in prototype and low volume printed circuit board assembly.
|}
 
====Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 6980 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 443-348-4500
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.zentech.com/ www.zentech.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Zentech provides comprehensive supply chain services to markets with high complexity or high reliability manufacturing requirements. In addition, our design engineering teams provide a full range of hardware and embedded software services from initial product design, compliance engineering and testing through end of life sustaining engineering and support.
|}
--[[User:Dcooper|Dcooper]] 22:20, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

PCB Companies

2015-05-26T21:42:56Z

Cilgin: new company

[[Category:Useful_Info]]

=Overview=
The companies listed here offer Printed Circuit Board prototyping services and have offices in the DC area. The company descriptions were taken from each company's website, which was active as of September 2009. This list is intended to be a resource for HACDC members and should not be taken as an endorsement by the group.

====Agris-Schoen Vision Systems, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | PO Box 2206, Merrifield, VA 22116-2206, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-3202
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-273-1996
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.machinevision1.com www.machinevision1.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are system integrators for customized, turn-key, machine vision systems based on a variety of software packages such as: XCaliper (edge detection, dimensioning, and pattern recognition), Cognex, WiT, Sherlock and others.
|}
 
====Associated Design & Manufacturing Company====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 8245 K Backlick Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-837-8257
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0222
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 571-642-0213
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.associateddesign.com www.associateddesign.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Associated Design specializes in custom manufacturing that includes engineering, reverse engineering, value analysis, prototype manufacturing, engineering environmental testing equipment, medical instrument design and development, production runs, underwater photography equipment and diving accessories
|}
 
====Bittele Electronics Inc====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 250 Consumers Road (Suite 506) North York, ON M2J 4V6 Canada
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 1-888-812-1949
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 1-416-800-7540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 1-416-800-7548
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.7pcb.com www.7pcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Bittele Electronics Inc., a Canada-based firm specializing in prototype and low volume printed circuit board assembly.They further provide expertise and consulting in design for manufacture (DfM) questions.
|}
 
====Capital Electro-Circuits, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7845-I Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-977-0303
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-990-6715
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.capitalelectro.com/index.htm www.capitalelectro.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | We are a leading supplier of quality printed circuit boards at the lowest cost to the Electronics Industry. Printed Circuit Board design, manufacturing and assembly.
|}
 
====CR International====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 9105 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Suite J, Laurel, MD
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-1540
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-210-0638
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.cri-inc.net www.cri-inc.net]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | CR International, an ISO9001:2000 company, is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider in our nations' capital region. CRI Specializes in High Density electronics design and assembly for Defense and Government agencies, as well as high speed communications equipment
|}
 
====Custom Electronics Company, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-258- 0811
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-948- 0769
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.customelectronicsco.com/index.htm www.customelectronicsco.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" |
*''''''Re-Engineering Services
* Proto-Type Production
** PCBA/Cable/Sub-Assy/Assy/Unit/System
** Turn-Key/Consignment
** ISO 9001 QMS Registered Company
|}
 
====Data Design Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 7851A Beechcraft Ave., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-670-1157
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-926-6441
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml www.datadesigncorp.net/about.shtml]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Data Design is an electronic hardware design and manufacturing company, providing cost effective, customized, modular solutions for embedded computing, instrumentation, radio frequency, signal processing, and power management. Focusing on standard and custom modular electronic hardware, the company has developed a strong archive of designs which can be quickly adapted to unique needs.
|}
 
====EIT, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 108 Carpenter Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0700
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 703-478-0291
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.eit.com/design.html www.eit.com/design.html]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Prototype assemblies are a natural extension of EIT's design activity or can be provided as a stand-alone service. Prototypes are assembled using our automated production equipment, or by hand depending on timing and cost considerations. Prototype services are provided on a consignment or turnkey basis depending on your requirements. Quick response is a key element of our prototype assembly service.
|}
 
====Electronic Contract Assemblers====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 5711-24 Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0470
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 301-631-0472
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.4assembly.com/ www.4assembly.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Electronic Contract Assemblers provides quality, affordable contract assembly services. ECA fills a niche left vacant by the tier 1 contract assemblers. We seek out customers who have been neglected by larger contract assemblers because their lot size was too small. Whether you are looking for a prototype assembly of 1 unit, or a production run of 1000 boards, we have the capability to provide you with quality, cost effective service for your needs.
|}
 
====Modern Machine & Tool Company Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 11844 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23606-2587
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Toll-Free:'''
| style="border: none;" | 800-482-1835
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-1212
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 757-873-8239
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.mmtool.com www.mmtool.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Our capabilities range from sophisticated mechanical/electronic engineering and design to production machining of precision components.
|}
 
====Procyon PCB, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 2019 Jolly Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-382-0666
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 410-486-0467
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.procyonpcb.com www.procyonpcb.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Procyon PCB, Inc. is a small business that can offer design engineers a test prototype pcb with minimal restrictions. Our prototypes will be similar to the electrical characteristics and constraints that are being designed for and are required in today's high speed and RF circuits.
|}
 

====Small Batch Assembly====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | c/o NoVa Labs, 1881-G Metro Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190, USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | none listed
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://smallbatchassembly.com smallbatchassembly.com]
|- -
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | '''Affordable Low-volume Electronics Assembly''': Small Batch Assembly is a low-volume, no-frills, electronics assembly service. We focus on the needs of Makers, Educators, DIY, Researchers, and EE professionals; Anyone needing a low-volume of surface-mount technology circuit boards assembled.
|}
 

====TIC Technology Information Corporation====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 19566 Club House Road,Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886 USA
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0590
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Fax'''
| style="border: none;" | 240-221-0591
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.WaveSoldering.com www.WaveSoldering.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.techinfocorp.com/ www.techinfocorp.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Manufactures soldering equipment.
|}
 
====Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.====
{| border="1"
| style="border: none;" | '''Address:'''
| style="border: none;" | 6980 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Phone'''
| style="border: none;" | 443-348-4500
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Website'''
| style="border: none;" | [http://www.zentech.com/ www.zentech.com]
|-
| style="border: none;" | '''Description:'''
| style="border: none;" | Zentech provides comprehensive supply chain services to markets with high complexity or high reliability manufacturing requirements. In addition, our design engineering teams provide a full range of hardware and embedded software services from initial product design, compliance engineering and testing through end of life sustaining engineering and support.
|}
--[[User:Dcooper|Dcooper]] 22:20, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

Suppliers

2015-03-02T23:28:45Z

Cilgin: added new PCB supplier

== Purpose of this page ==

List of suppliers for various materials and items and user reviews.

Please add new suppliers and user comment lines (with attribution / date)
Suppliers can be rated by in the user comment lines.
Convention is [1] = worst, [5] = best

== See also ==

[http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php/Sources Pumping Station: One's Sources page]

== Electronics, Robotics, CNC... ==

=== Local Distributors ===
(See '''LOCAL''' tag for other local businesses in subsequent sections)

* [http://www.radioshack.com/ Radio Shack, 872 Muddy Branch RD Gaithersburg, MD 2087]
** One of the few RadioShacks selling more than phones. Decent, well sorted inventory of copper clad boards (for etching/milling), resistors, capacitors, transistors, and even a few simple ICs (TL082, 555).

* [http://www.arcade-electronics.com/ Arcade Electronics] '''LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR'''
** [3] Local full-line distributor. Prices vary, but good experiences with them (alden w/hat tip to Mark Fearer - 10/16/09)

* [http://www.markelectronics.com/ Mark Electronics Supply] '''LOCAL DISTRiBUTOR / BELTSVILLE MD'''
** Local full-line distributor (Martin via alden 10/16/09)

* [http://www.baynesvilleelectronics.com/ Baynesville Electronics] '''LOCAL'''
** "My favorite in MD" (Q via martin 3/11/10) [Must be good if you still like it after the really annoying Flash intro! - alden]

* [http://www.microcenter.com/ Microcenter]
** Well stocked computer store. Will match newegg prices (and a few others).

* [http://www.tcponline.com/ The Computer Place] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Clone boutique on steroids. Good prices and wide selection of PC components. Wall of cables. Gaithersburg, MD and Fairfax, VA (martin 12/31/09)

=== Large Distributors ===

* [http://www.waytekwire.com Waytek]
** Waytek has been supplying high quality electrical wiring supplies since the 1970s.

* [http://www.mouser.com Mouser Electronics]
** [4] Very complete line of electronics parts. Good searchability, fast service, decent prices on parts. Tools and some other items are expensive (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.digikey.com DigiKey]
** [3] Very complete line of electronics parts. I find it harder to navigate than Mouser, and more expensive. I generally don't use them unless I can't find something elsewhere (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://avnetexpress.avnet.com Avnet Electronics]
** [4] US electronics parts distributor, like Mouser or DigiKey. Good searchability. Avnet Inc. also offers consulting, design, and FAE services (will 10/02/09).

* [http://parts.arrow.com Arrow Electronics]
** [4] US electronics parts distributor, like Avnet (alex 08/30/13).

* [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
** [3] Well known supplier - reasonably complete line (not as complete as Mouser, Digi-key, Avnet), some prices are very good. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.alliedelec.com/ Allied Electronics]
** Full line distributor (from Jerami Rinaldi's post 3/11/10)

* [http://www.newark.com/ Newark Electronics]
** Full line distributor (Philip Stewart via Alden 2/28/12)

=== LEDs, Lighting ===

* [http://ledz.com/ Hebei (China)] LEDs only
** [5] Best prices on LEDs I've found - but does have a $199 minimum (see Buy LEDs Online for smaller orders). Ship fast. Worked through a problem with them and they handled me fairly. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.buy-leds-online.com/Products.html Buy LEDs Online] LEDs only
** [4] US distributor for Hebei. Same stuff. Prices are more expensive but no minimum. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.bulbman.com/ Bulb Man]
** Large variety of mostly conventional light bulbs (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.1000bulbs.com/ 1000 Bulbs.com]
** [5] Good variety of CFLs and other household and commercial lamps. Used them for years with good results (alden 3/12/10)

=== Batteries ===

* [http://www.batteriesplus.com/ Batteries Plus] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Surprisingly large selection for a retail shop Rockville & Columbia MD, Alexandria, Fairfax & Woodbridge VA (martin 3/11/10)

* [http://www.batteryjunction.com/ Battery Junction]
** [4] Hard to find batteries, including Lithium Thionyl Chloride 3.6v batteries (alden 10/06/09)

=== Surplus ===

* [http://www.mpja.com/ MPJA - Marlin P Jones Associates] Surplus
** [5] Great surplus. Nice printed catalog, Some specials are really good deals. (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.elexp.com/ Electronix Express (a division of RSR Electronics)] Surplus
** [3] Better selection than some other surplus catalog, prices vary. Good selection and prices on breadboards (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ Electronics Goldmine]
** Discounts on SMT components, and often has cool weird stuff like IC masks and wafers. Special robot section. (dan 05/03/09 via gareth's article via alden)

* [http://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics] Surplus
** [4] Nice bargain bin to hunt around in. Not very complete line of parts, but some very good buys. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.surpluscomputers.com/ Surplus Computers.com]
** Lots of interesting items - thanks to Dan Barlow for the pointer! (alden 11/20/09)

* [http://www.alltronics.com/ Alltronics]
** Nice broad selection of surplus stepper motors, other CNC and robotics parts, and electronics (alden 01/20/10)

* [http://www.halted.com/ Halted Electronic Supply]
** Bay area surplus (from Mark Adams via Alden 02/28/12)

=== Microcontroller, development boards, modules ===

* [http://www.moderndevice.com/ Modern Device]
** These guys have pretty good arduino clones, the Bare-Bones-Board and the Really-Bare-Bones-Board, kits from about $10. Fast & cheap shipping, good customer service. (jackson 10/02/09 -- did a bulk order from them.)

* [http://www.semiconductorstore.com/ Semiconductor Store]
** Esoteric electronics, like Nordic ANT radios, some robotics parts. Some parts can have high minimums (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
** Lots of Arduino, microcontroller, electronics and robotics parts (Philip Stewart via Alden 2/28/12)

* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun]
** Assortment of electronics, assemblies, mechanical components for robotics, motion control and other applications (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.digilentinc.com/ Digilent]
** [5] Xilinx FPGA and Atmel/Microchip microcontroller development boards and accessories. Makers of the fine boards used in our FPGA class. (martin 12/31/09)

* [http://stores.ebay.com/MDflystore MDflystore]
** eBay seller with good prices for development boards, prototyping gear, SMT, etc. (alden from blabber post by AndrewQ 1/27/10)

* [http://www.ucpros.com/ Microcontroller Pros Corporation]
** Wide variety of microcontroller development tools (martin 1/30/10)

* [http://robokitsworld.com/ Robo Kits World (India)]
** [5] Unbelievably low prices on 0.100" single inline headers - like $0.13 each for 40 pins in 100's. See Components / Headers. I have order history with them (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
** Some really cool USB control and sensing components (alden 9/11/11 (safety third))

=== Hobby CNC ===
(see also Machine Tools Sales section)

* [http://www.pololu.com/ Polulu]
** Assortment of electronics, assemblies, mechanical components for robotics, motion control and other applications (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.hobbycnc.com/ Hobby CNC]
** David Powell from Harford Hackerspace is trying to kick-ass on Riley's CNC with stepper motors from this site. Beware (alden 12/08/09)

* [https://sdp-si.com/eStore/ Stock Drive Parts]
** Nice pulleys, belts, and other robot and machine parts (alden 9/11/11 (safety third))

=== Audio-Video ===

* [http://www.monoprice.com/ Monoprice]
** [5] Wide variety of audio/visual/networking cables and accessories - low prices (martin 1/7/10)
** also USB. Really cheap, with cheap shipping too (--[[User:NikolasCo|NikolasCo]] 15:51, 23 April 2010 (UTC))

* [http://www.ramelectronics.net/ RAM Electronics]

* [http://www.projectorcentral.com/ Projector Central]

=== Networking ===

* [http://www.bestlinknetware.com/ Bestlinknetware]
** [4] Networking supplies

* [http://www.cnaweb.com/ Computer Network Associates]
** [4] Good prices on USB cables (and they have short ones), other networks, cables and HW. (alden 4/5/10)

=== Automobile Electronics - rugged, DC powered & small format PCs and parts ===

* [http://www.short-circuit.com/ Short Circuit]

* [http://mp3car.com/ MP3 Cars]

* [http://www.mini-itx.com/ Mini-ITX]

* [http://www.webpg.net/ OBD Diagnostics]
** Low cost USB OBD reader (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.carplugs.com/ Carplugs]
** OBD-II connectors (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://opengauge.org/mpguino/ MPGino]
** Mileage computer - open source plans/kit for fuel injected Pre OBD-II cars (martin 2/26/10)

=== Etc. ===

* [http://www.circuitspecialists.com/ Circuit Specialists]
** Lots of good stuff for making PCBs, motion control, and other related stuff (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.marvac.com/ Marvac Electronics]
** Good source for pre-cut wire wrap wire (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://lessemf.com/ Less EMF]
** [?] EMF control, conductive materials

* [http://www.ohararp.com/Stencils.html/ Laser cut kapton stencils]
** I haven't used this service myself but people I know have and like them (alden 11/10/24)

== G33k Out Shop Sites ==

* [http://www.thinkgeek.com/ Think Geek]
** Name says it all - weird and wonderful stuff of every variety! (martin 12/31/09)

* [http://www.dealextreme.com/ DealExtreme]
** Incredibly random selection of electronics and other stuff. The Cubic Configurable Storage Toolboxes (sku 4580) are great for holding surface mount parts (alden 10/06/09)
** From Fredrik Nyman: Bottom line: check your order status. (Back ordered items can delay your order if you don't check on it)
** Amazingly low prices on solder paste in 50g tubs - like ~$3.00. Be sure you are getting solder PASTE and not flux. (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.sciplus.com/ American Science and Surplus]
** Random assortment of useful and amusing items (alden 12/08/09 - thx Tim Farnam)
** Of special note for lathe people: decent quality digital calipers for $20 (tom 10/07/10)

* [http://www.woot.com/ Woot.com]
** What can you say about Woot? (alden 12/08/09 - thx Daniel Ternes)

* [http://www.sci-supply.com/ Sci-supply]
** Accoutrement for the mad scientist (martin 12/29/09)

* [http://www.momastore.org/ Museum of Modern Art Store]
** Amazing designs and fun toys (martin 1/21/10)

* [http://www.mcphee.com/shop/ Archie McPhee]
** Lowbrow, hilarious junk. Check out the cocktail napkin notebook. (martin 1/21/10)

== Optics ==
* [http://www.anchoroptics.com/pages/category/Experimental%20Grade%20Optics.cfm]
** Reported as cheap 'bargin bin'. [[User:Mirage335|Mirage335]] ([[User talk:Mirage335|talk]]) 07:12, 21 July 2014 (PDT)

== Mechanical Parts & Fabrication ==

=== Parts & Materials ===
* [http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr]
** Very complete line of mechanical parts. Good service. Pricing can often be beat if you hunt around. (alden 10/4/09)

* [http://mdmetric.com/ Maryland Metric] '''LOCAL / BALTIMORE'''
** Huge selection of metric parts (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.smallparts.com/ Small Parts]
** [4] Wild selection of esoteric parts. Stockouts common, but otherwise good services (alden 10/04/09]

=== Fasteners ===

* [http://www.boltdepot.com/ Bolt Depot]
** [4] Bolts. Nuts, too. (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.mcfeelys.com/ McFeeleys]
** More wood screws and fasteners than you knew existed. Should be called Screw Depot but that would attract the wrong clientèle (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
** [?] Large selection of fasneners (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.nutty.com/ The Nutty Company]
** [?] Yet more fasteners (martin 4/10/10)

* [http://www.hookandloop.com/ HookandLoop.com]
** [?] Has conductive hook & loop tape (martin 4/10/10)

=== Machine Tools Sales ===

* [http://Use-Enco.com Enco]
** [3] Very complete source for machine tooling, can be expensive. Online specials (Hot Deals) can be good deals. Good for end mills and cutting tools. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.harborfreight.com Harbor Freight] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Some things are really cheap. Others are just "cheap". Not good for precision equipment such as lathes, rotary tables, etc. Still useful, however (alden 10/02/09)
** There is a [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf retail store] in Laurel, MD, Gaithersburg, MD and another in Woodbridge, VA.

* [http://grizzly.com/ Grizzly Industrial]
** [4] Good source for machine tools themselves and some limited parts. See Enco for more complete parts and supplies (alden 10/04/09)
** [4] I really like my 14" Grizzly bandsaw. The PA retail location claims to be the largest tool showroom in the world. (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.cdcotools.com/index.php CDCO Machinery Corporation]
** [4] Nice selection of machining tools and parts, DRO readouts; good prices (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://littlemachineshop.com/ Little Machine Shop]
** Well known source for small CNC parts, machinging tools and parts (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.shars.com/ Shars]
** [5] Good, cheap CNC and machining parts (alden 11/15/11)

* [http://www.intellidrives.com/ IntelLiDrives,Inc.]
** Supplier of linear actuators, rotary tables and XY systems (greg 9/22/11)

* [http://www.micromark.com/ Micro-Mark]
** Mini tools and model building supplies (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.skarie.com/ Skarie] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Woodworking machinery, power tools & industrial supplies. Some used equipment sales martin (4/10/10)

* [http://wihatools.com/pro_Precision.htm/ Wiha Tools]
** Precision screwdrivers - (alden 6/14/10 from Paul McCord Dorkbot post)

* [http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr]
** If you're already buying material from McMaster, you can cut down on shipping by ordering your tools from here as well. All pretty good quality, price isn't great but reasonable. (tom 10/07/10)

* [http://www.dumpstercnc.com/ DumpsterCNC - The Anti-Backlash Store]
** Lead screws, shaft couplers, and nuts. That's all. Should also be the anti-runout store (alden 11/15/11)

=== Services ===

* [http://www.3dmetalparts.com/ 3DMetalParts] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] 6,000 sf facility houses a machine shop, an electro-mechanical dept., a fabrication dept., mobile cranes, etc. Consulting and services include: Transportation and installation, CAD modeling and kinematics, Electronic and Mechanical Design, etc. Equipment includes welders, a big lathe and 6-axis robots and a torch to cut parts from metal shapes. (alberto 5/2/12)
*** Chas Colburn, 5330 46th Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781
*** 301-221-2184

* [http://www.emachineshop.com/ eMachineshop]
** [4] Will machine parts from proprietary CAD drawing package. I had a very satisfactory experience with them on a 200-part run. Can be expensive for very short runs (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways]
** Cool 3d printing service. I have not ordered from them (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.pro-type.com/ Pro-Type Industries, Inc. ] '''LOCAL'''
** [?] Local machine shop in Sterling VA. Anybody have any experience with them? (alden 10/13/09)

* [http://www.ponoko.com/ Ponoko]
** Laser cutting. Call Riley Porter first! (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.roxchox.com/ Rox Chox and Woodworking] '''LOCAL'''
** Sign & CNC Router Service (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.flywheelmachinetools.com/ Fly Wheel Machine Tools] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Machine tools, used/refurbished/antique equipment, machine shop services. Excellent reputation (martin 4/10/10)

== Plastics ==

* [http://www.estreetplastics.com eStreet Plastics]
** [4] Acrylics, etc. Very good prices and good for small quantities (e.g. 1 foot lengths of tuning, etc. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.delviesplastics.com/ Delvies Plastics]
** [4] Acrylics, casting supplies. Good prices, shipping is OK, but not lightning fast. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.tapplastics.com/ TAP Plastics]
** [3] Acrylics, casting supplies. Good selection, services; somewhat more expensive than some other suppliers (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://aeromarineplastics.com AeroMarineProducts, Inc. (john@jgreer.com)]
** [5] Resin casting supplies. Got to love this place. One guy, very cheap prices, good delivery (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.piedmontplastics.com/ Piedmont Plastics] '''LOCAL'''
** Sells a variety of plastics. Can fabricate and special order stuff. Elkridge, MD (Was Reid Plastics in Rockville, MD) Another shop in Richmond, VA. (martin 11/6/12)

*[http://baltimore.lairdplastics.com/ Laird Plastics] '''LOCAL'''
** Mentioned in a dorkbot blabber post 3/31/10 by John Tinsdale (alden 3/31/10)

*[http://www.usplastic.com/ US Plastic Corp]
** Sells an assortment of industrial and domestic plastic products; searchable knowledgebase; free catalog; not the cheapest prices but the selection is vast. (alberto 12/3/11)

== Metals ==

* [http://www.metalsforasteel.com/ Metals for a Steel]
** [5] Hands down one of the best online metal suppliers. Great prices and a large selection (alf 08/07/12)

* [http://www.metalsdepot.com Metals Depot]
** [5] This has been a great find. Small quantities of steel, aluminum, etc; cheap prices, reasonable shipping, good service. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals]
** [4] Good second choice to Metals Depot. Somewhat larger selection, somewhat higher prices. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.bmgmetals.com/ BMG Metals, Inc] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Great choice for larger stock items. Good prices and excellent service. (alberto 5/8/10)

* [http://potomacsteel.com/ Potomac Steel & Supply, Inc] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Good selection of larger stock items. Good prices. I suffered downright mean service. (alberto 5/8/10)

== Wood ==

=== Plywood and Sheet Goods ===

* [http://samsccs.service.com/catalogs/AandM/ Allied Plywood] '''LOCAL'''
** [?] Alexandria and Springfield - Large selection of sheet goods. Only open on weekdays.

* [http://www.hardwoodsincorporated.com/ Hardwoods Inc.] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Large selection of sheet goods - hardwood plywwod, exotic lumber, millwork. Fredrick, MD (martin 3/11/10)

=== Exotic Lumber ===

* [http://viennahardwood.com/ Vienna Hardwoods] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] There are many really great hardwood outlets in the area. This shop is closest to me and usually has what I need at a reasonable price so I don't have a reason to go further. Exotic lumber, veneer, flooring. (martin 12/29/09)

=== Construction Lumber ===

* [http://www.twperry.com T W Perry] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Building/construction supplies. Quality lumber, sheet goods, millwork, fasteners, tools... Helpful, knowledgeable staff - great alternative to big orange borg. Delivers. Baltimore, Chevy Chase, and Gaithersburg, MD, Leesburg and Springfield, VA (martin 12/29/09)

=== Woodworking Tools and Supplies ===

* [http://www.woodcraft.com/ Woodcraft] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Hand and power tools, exotic lumber, fasteners, blades, glue, dyes, finishes. Has a membership based woodworking shop and conducts classes on basic and advanced woodworkng topics. Rockville & Baltimore, MD, Springfield & Leesburg, VA (martin 3/11/10)

== Printed Circuit Boards; Fab, Supplies, Assembly ==

* [http://shop.ebay.com/amt33461/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Copper Clad PCB ebay Seller]
** [4] Reliable, quality fabrication within 1/16" - 1/8" variance. Very good prices on custom cut PCB sizes. By far the best place to get DIY PCB boards in bulk and custom cut to boot!. I've ordered one time. ([[User:Ril3y|Ril3y]] 18:46, 25 February 2010 (UTC))

* [http://www.4pcb.com/ Advanced Circuits]
** [4] Reliable, quality fabrication, prices vary. Very good prices on bare-bones prototypes. Other volumes may or may not be competitive. I've ordered many times (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.custompcb.com/ Custom PCB, aka Silvtronics]
** [3] Very cheap offshore (Malaysia). Not as good quality as others - hole alignment, plating finish..., but may be OK for simpler applications. (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.expresspcb.com/ Express PCB]
** [3] Prototyping shop with good prices. Has an easy-to-use, proprietary drawing package. At some point you'll want Gerber files and outgrow these guys (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.goldphoenixpcb.biz/ Gold Phoenix]
** A lot of people use this company. I have no experience with them to comment (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.sunstone.com/products-services/quickturn-proto-boards/pricing.aspx Sunstone]
** [2] I never used them as they always price out higher than the alternatives. (alden 10/03/09)
** Supposedly offers quick-turnaround. Unfortunately, they have failed to complete the first overnight order I placed with them, did not know what the problem was, and did not offer timely replacement. Disappointing. [[User:Mirage335|Mirage335]] ([[User talk:Mirage335|talk]]) 11:46, 18 December 2013 (PST)

* [http://www.pcbcart.com PCB Cart]
** Chinese maker. Have not personally tried but a reliable source uses them regularly. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.batchpcb.com BatchPCB]
** Haven't tried. Recommended by R M Adams. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.7pcb.com Bittele Electronics]
** Turn-key assembly, with reasonable service and shipping. Recommended by A Stacey. (georged 5/16/10)

* [http://www.pcbnet.com/ Imagineering Inc]
** Rated as moderate by a DSP boards spinner. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/ Stencils Unlimited]
** Very good prices on solder paste and other circuit supplies. Boards can be had cheaper from other suppliers in this list (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.mettrix.com/ Mettrix]
** [4] Board fab and assembly in NY State. Prices are good but not rock bottom, They are very helpful, especially for less experienced customers - such as I was (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.aapcb.com/ Advanced Assembly]
** Short run assembly. Recommended by Sepideh Miller on list (Dec 2, 2009) (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://cimarrontechnology.com/ Cimarron Technology]
** adapters supplier. not tested but seems handy (Osman 12/11/09)

* [http://www.epboard.com/index.html eP Board Design]
** adapters supplier and pcb manufacturer. based in cal. (Osman 12/11/09)

* [http://www.wonderfulpcb.com/ Wonderful PCB]
** PCB board from printed circuit boards(PCB) manufacturer (Osman 13/08/27)

* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ Shenzhen2U.com]
** Low prices PCB Prototyping in Shenzhen China, $9.9 10pcs 2Layers PCB (sumcard 14/07/23)

* [http://www.7pcbassembly.com Asian Circuits]
** Prototyping, small batches and low volume runs. (cilgin 8/13/14)

* [http://technotronix.us TechnoTronix]
** PCB Fabrication (Low - Medium-High volume Production)

* [http://www.7pcbmanufacturing.com/ Fast Circuits]
** PCB board from printed circuit boards(PCB) manufacturer (cilgin 15/03/02)

== Other ==

* [http://www.uline.com/ Uline Shipping Supplies]
** [4] Every kind of box, bag, tube, pallet, etc. imaginable. Highly reliable. Prices reasonable in quantity, somewhat more expensive in small Q's (alden 10/04/08)

* [http://www.globalindustrial.com/ Global Industrial Equipment]
** [4] Really rangy catalog of industrial equipment. They have some great shelves, benches, bins. Watch out, shipping adds up for heavier items (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.gemplers.com/ Gempler's]
** [4] Complete catalog of farm and outdoor equipment. See powdered Gatorade gallon bags. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics]
** [4] Ultrastrong magnets (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.purchase.umd.edu/ttrader/ Terrapin Trader] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] University of MD Surplus Property - From physics to food service they got it. Lots of furniture, good but not great deals. (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/ Crazy Ray's] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] "It's a parts garden, not a junkyard." (martin 2/3/10)

* [http://www.weisserglass.com/ Weisser Glass Studio] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Small but well stocked shop with large selection of stained glass and tools - helpful staff (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.communityforklift.com/ Community Forklift] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Surplus, salvaged & green building materials (martin 4/10/10)

* [http://www.hobbyworks.com/default.cfm/Content/Stores Hobby Works] '''LOCAL HOBBY STORE'''
** Recommended by people on the Hacdc list. Dremel accessories, wheels of all shapes and kinds (mainly for model planes and cars), servomotors, DC motors, microshears, small machineable sheets of ABS and styrene in various colors, small tubes and struts in various plastics and metals. - Thanks Erica Kane (alden 4/10/10)
** Also, offers excellent selection of small metal sheets. Metals available include brass, tin, aluminum, and (sparsely) copper with thicknesses from 0.01" to >0.025". (mirage335 4/10/12)

[[Category:Useful_Info]]

Suppliers

2014-08-13T21:56:31Z

Cilgin: new assembly provider added.

== Purpose of this page ==

List of suppliers for various materials and items and user reviews.

Please add new suppliers and user comment lines (with attribution / date)
Suppliers can be rated by in the user comment lines.
Convention is [1] = worst, [5] = best

== See also ==

[http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php/Sources Pumping Station: One's Sources page]

== Electronics, Robotics, CNC... ==

=== Local Distributors ===
(See '''LOCAL''' tag for other local businesses in subsequent sections)

* [http://www.radioshack.com/ Radio Shack, 872 Muddy Branch RD Gaithersburg, MD 2087]
** One of the few RadioShacks selling more than phones. Decent, well sorted inventory of copper clad boards (for etching/milling), resistors, capacitors, transistors, and even a few simple ICs (TL082, 555).

* [http://www.arcade-electronics.com/ Arcade Electronics] '''LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR'''
** [3] Local full-line distributor. Prices vary, but good experiences with them (alden w/hat tip to Mark Fearer - 10/16/09)

* [http://www.markelectronics.com/ Mark Electronics Supply] '''LOCAL DISTRiBUTOR / BELTSVILLE MD'''
** Local full-line distributor (Martin via alden 10/16/09)

* [http://www.baynesvilleelectronics.com/ Baynesville Electronics] '''LOCAL'''
** "My favorite in MD" (Q via martin 3/11/10) [Must be good if you still like it after the really annoying Flash intro! - alden]

* [http://www.microcenter.com/ Microcenter]
** Well stocked computer store. Will match newegg prices (and a few others).

* [http://www.tcponline.com/ The Computer Place] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Clone boutique on steroids. Good prices and wide selection of PC components. Wall of cables. Gaithersburg, MD and Fairfax, VA (martin 12/31/09)

=== Large Distributors ===

* [http://www.mouser.com Mouser Electronics]
** [4] Very complete line of electronics parts. Good searchability, fast service, decent prices on parts. Tools and some other items are expensive (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.digikey.com DigiKey]
** [3] Very complete line of electronics parts. I find it harder to navigate than Mouser, and more expensive. I generally don't use them unless I can't find something elsewhere (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://avnetexpress.avnet.com Avnet Electronics]
** [4] US electronics parts distributor, like Mouser or DigiKey. Good searchability. Avnet Inc. also offers consulting, design, and FAE services (will 10/02/09).

* [http://parts.arrow.com Arrow Electronics]
** [4] US electronics parts distributor, like Avnet (alex 08/30/13).

* [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
** [3] Well known supplier - reasonably complete line (not as complete as Mouser, Digi-key, Avnet), some prices are very good. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.alliedelec.com/ Allied Electronics]
** Full line distributor (from Jerami Rinaldi's post 3/11/10)

* [http://www.newark.com/ Newark Electronics]
** Full line distributor (Philip Stewart via Alden 2/28/12)

=== LEDs, Lighting ===

* [http://ledz.com/ Hebei (China)] LEDs only
** [5] Best prices on LEDs I've found - but does have a $199 minimum (see Buy LEDs Online for smaller orders). Ship fast. Worked through a problem with them and they handled me fairly. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.buy-leds-online.com/Products.html Buy LEDs Online] LEDs only
** [4] US distributor for Hebei. Same stuff. Prices are more expensive but no minimum. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.bulbman.com/ Bulb Man]
** Large variety of mostly conventional light bulbs (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.1000bulbs.com/ 1000 Bulbs.com]
** [5] Good variety of CFLs and other household and commercial lamps. Used them for years with good results (alden 3/12/10)

=== Batteries ===

* [http://www.batteriesplus.com/ Batteries Plus] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Surprisingly large selection for a retail shop Rockville & Columbia MD, Alexandria, Fairfax & Woodbridge VA (martin 3/11/10)

* [http://www.batteryjunction.com/ Battery Junction]
** [4] Hard to find batteries, including Lithium Thionyl Chloride 3.6v batteries (alden 10/06/09)

=== Surplus ===

* [http://www.mpja.com/ MPJA - Marlin P Jones Associates] Surplus
** [5] Great surplus. Nice printed catalog, Some specials are really good deals. (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.elexp.com/ Electronix Express (a division of RSR Electronics)] Surplus
** [3] Better selection than some other surplus catalog, prices vary. Good selection and prices on breadboards (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ Electronics Goldmine]
** Discounts on SMT components, and often has cool weird stuff like IC masks and wafers. Special robot section. (dan 05/03/09 via gareth's article via alden)

* [http://www.allelectronics.com/ All Electronics] Surplus
** [4] Nice bargain bin to hunt around in. Not very complete line of parts, but some very good buys. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.surpluscomputers.com/ Surplus Computers.com]
** Lots of interesting items - thanks to Dan Barlow for the pointer! (alden 11/20/09)

* [http://www.alltronics.com/ Alltronics]
** Nice broad selection of surplus stepper motors, other CNC and robotics parts, and electronics (alden 01/20/10)

* [http://www.halted.com/ Halted Electronic Supply]
** Bay area surplus (from Mark Adams via Alden 02/28/12)

=== Microcontroller, development boards, modules ===

* [http://www.moderndevice.com/ Modern Device]
** These guys have pretty good arduino clones, the Bare-Bones-Board and the Really-Bare-Bones-Board, kits from about $10. Fast & cheap shipping, good customer service. (jackson 10/02/09 -- did a bulk order from them.)

* [http://www.semiconductorstore.com/ Semiconductor Store]
** Esoteric electronics, like Nordic ANT radios, some robotics parts. Some parts can have high minimums (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
** Lots of Arduino, microcontroller, electronics and robotics parts (Philip Stewart via Alden 2/28/12)

* [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun]
** Assortment of electronics, assemblies, mechanical components for robotics, motion control and other applications (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.digilentinc.com/ Digilent]
** [5] Xilinx FPGA and Atmel/Microchip microcontroller development boards and accessories. Makers of the fine boards used in our FPGA class. (martin 12/31/09)

* [http://stores.ebay.com/MDflystore MDflystore]
** eBay seller with good prices for development boards, prototyping gear, SMT, etc. (alden from blabber post by AndrewQ 1/27/10)

* [http://www.ucpros.com/ Microcontroller Pros Corporation]
** Wide variety of microcontroller development tools (martin 1/30/10)

* [http://robokitsworld.com/ Robo Kits World (India)]
** [5] Unbelievably low prices on 0.100" single inline headers - like $0.13 each for 40 pins in 100's. See Components / Headers. I have order history with them (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
** Some really cool USB control and sensing components (alden 9/11/11 (safety third))

=== Hobby CNC ===
(see also Machine Tools Sales section)

* [http://www.pololu.com/ Polulu]
** Assortment of electronics, assemblies, mechanical components for robotics, motion control and other applications (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.hobbycnc.com/ Hobby CNC]
** David Powell from Harford Hackerspace is trying to kick-ass on Riley's CNC with stepper motors from this site. Beware (alden 12/08/09)

* [https://sdp-si.com/eStore/ Stock Drive Parts]
** Nice pulleys, belts, and other robot and machine parts (alden 9/11/11 (safety third))

=== Audio-Video ===

* [http://www.monoprice.com/ Monoprice]
** [5] Wide variety of audio/visual/networking cables and accessories - low prices (martin 1/7/10)
** also USB. Really cheap, with cheap shipping too (--[[User:NikolasCo|NikolasCo]] 15:51, 23 April 2010 (UTC))

* [http://www.ramelectronics.net/ RAM Electronics]

* [http://www.projectorcentral.com/ Projector Central]

=== Networking ===

* [http://www.bestlinknetware.com/ Bestlinknetware]
** [4] Networking supplies

* [http://www.cnaweb.com/ Computer Network Associates]
** [4] Good prices on USB cables (and they have short ones), other networks, cables and HW. (alden 4/5/10)

=== Automobile Electronics - rugged, DC powered & small format PCs and parts ===

* [http://www.short-circuit.com/ Short Circuit]

* [http://mp3car.com/ MP3 Cars]

* [http://www.mini-itx.com/ Mini-ITX]

* [http://www.webpg.net/ OBD Diagnostics]
** Low cost USB OBD reader (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.carplugs.com/ Carplugs]
** OBD-II connectors (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://opengauge.org/mpguino/ MPGino]
** Mileage computer - open source plans/kit for fuel injected Pre OBD-II cars (martin 2/26/10)

=== Etc. ===

* [http://www.circuitspecialists.com/ Circuit Specialists]
** Lots of good stuff for making PCBs, motion control, and other related stuff (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.marvac.com/ Marvac Electronics]
** Good source for pre-cut wire wrap wire (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://lessemf.com/ Less EMF]
** [?] EMF control, conductive materials

* [http://www.ohararp.com/Stencils.html/ Laser cut kapton stencils]
** I haven't used this service myself but people I know have and like them (alden 11/10/24)

== G33k Out Shop Sites ==

* [http://www.thinkgeek.com/ Think Geek]
** Name says it all - weird and wonderful stuff of every variety! (martin 12/31/09)

* [http://www.dealextreme.com/ DealExtreme]
** Incredibly random selection of electronics and other stuff. The Cubic Configurable Storage Toolboxes (sku 4580) are great for holding surface mount parts (alden 10/06/09)
** From Fredrik Nyman: Bottom line: check your order status. (Back ordered items can delay your order if you don't check on it)
** Amazingly low prices on solder paste in 50g tubs - like ~$3.00. Be sure you are getting solder PASTE and not flux. (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.sciplus.com/ American Science and Surplus]
** Random assortment of useful and amusing items (alden 12/08/09 - thx Tim Farnam)
** Of special note for lathe people: decent quality digital calipers for $20 (tom 10/07/10)

* [http://www.woot.com/ Woot.com]
** What can you say about Woot? (alden 12/08/09 - thx Daniel Ternes)

* [http://www.sci-supply.com/ Sci-supply]
** Accoutrement for the mad scientist (martin 12/29/09)

* [http://www.momastore.org/ Museum of Modern Art Store]
** Amazing designs and fun toys (martin 1/21/10)

* [http://www.mcphee.com/shop/ Archie McPhee]
** Lowbrow, hilarious junk. Check out the cocktail napkin notebook. (martin 1/21/10)

== Optics ==
* [http://www.anchoroptics.com/pages/category/Experimental%20Grade%20Optics.cfm]
** Reported as cheap 'bargin bin'. [[User:Mirage335|Mirage335]] ([[User talk:Mirage335|talk]]) 07:12, 21 July 2014 (PDT)

== Mechanical Parts & Fabrication ==

=== Parts & Materials ===
* [http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr]
** Very complete line of mechanical parts. Good service. Pricing can often be beat if you hunt around. (alden 10/4/09)

* [http://mdmetric.com/ Maryland Metric] '''LOCAL / BALTIMORE'''
** Huge selection of metric parts (alden 3/12/10)

* [http://www.smallparts.com/ Small Parts]
** [4] Wild selection of esoteric parts. Stockouts common, but otherwise good services (alden 10/04/09]

=== Fasteners ===

* [http://www.boltdepot.com/ Bolt Depot]
** [4] Bolts. Nuts, too. (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.mcfeelys.com/ McFeeleys]
** More wood screws and fasteners than you knew existed. Should be called Screw Depot but that would attract the wrong clientèle (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
** [?] Large selection of fasneners (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.nutty.com/ The Nutty Company]
** [?] Yet more fasteners (martin 4/10/10)

* [http://www.hookandloop.com/ HookandLoop.com]
** [?] Has conductive hook & loop tape (martin 4/10/10)

=== Machine Tools Sales ===

* [http://Use-Enco.com Enco]
** [3] Very complete source for machine tooling, can be expensive. Online specials (Hot Deals) can be good deals. Good for end mills and cutting tools. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.harborfreight.com Harbor Freight] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Some things are really cheap. Others are just "cheap". Not good for precision equipment such as lathes, rotary tables, etc. Still useful, however (alden 10/02/09)
** There is a [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf retail store] in Laurel, MD, Gaithersburg, MD and another in Woodbridge, VA.

* [http://grizzly.com/ Grizzly Industrial]
** [4] Good source for machine tools themselves and some limited parts. See Enco for more complete parts and supplies (alden 10/04/09)
** [4] I really like my 14" Grizzly bandsaw. The PA retail location claims to be the largest tool showroom in the world. (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.cdcotools.com/index.php CDCO Machinery Corporation]
** [4] Nice selection of machining tools and parts, DRO readouts; good prices (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://littlemachineshop.com/ Little Machine Shop]
** Well known source for small CNC parts, machinging tools and parts (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.shars.com/ Shars]
** [5] Good, cheap CNC and machining parts (alden 11/15/11)

* [http://www.intellidrives.com/ IntelLiDrives,Inc.]
** Supplier of linear actuators, rotary tables and XY systems (greg 9/22/11)

* [http://www.micromark.com/ Micro-Mark]
** Mini tools and model building supplies (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.skarie.com/ Skarie] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Woodworking machinery, power tools & industrial supplies. Some used equipment sales martin (4/10/10)

* [http://wihatools.com/pro_Precision.htm/ Wiha Tools]
** Precision screwdrivers - (alden 6/14/10 from Paul McCord Dorkbot post)

* [http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr]
** If you're already buying material from McMaster, you can cut down on shipping by ordering your tools from here as well. All pretty good quality, price isn't great but reasonable. (tom 10/07/10)

* [http://www.dumpstercnc.com/ DumpsterCNC - The Anti-Backlash Store]
** Lead screws, shaft couplers, and nuts. That's all. Should also be the anti-runout store (alden 11/15/11)

=== Services ===

* [http://www.3dmetalparts.com/ 3DMetalParts] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] 6,000 sf facility houses a machine shop, an electro-mechanical dept., a fabrication dept., mobile cranes, etc. Consulting and services include: Transportation and installation, CAD modeling and kinematics, Electronic and Mechanical Design, etc. Equipment includes welders, a big lathe and 6-axis robots and a torch to cut parts from metal shapes. (alberto 5/2/12)
*** Chas Colburn, 5330 46th Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781
*** 301-221-2184

* [http://www.emachineshop.com/ eMachineshop]
** [4] Will machine parts from proprietary CAD drawing package. I had a very satisfactory experience with them on a 200-part run. Can be expensive for very short runs (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.shapeways.com/ Shapeways]
** Cool 3d printing service. I have not ordered from them (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.pro-type.com/ Pro-Type Industries, Inc. ] '''LOCAL'''
** [?] Local machine shop in Sterling VA. Anybody have any experience with them? (alden 10/13/09)

* [http://www.ponoko.com/ Ponoko]
** Laser cutting. Call Riley Porter first! (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.roxchox.com/ Rox Chox and Woodworking] '''LOCAL'''
** Sign & CNC Router Service (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.flywheelmachinetools.com/ Fly Wheel Machine Tools] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Machine tools, used/refurbished/antique equipment, machine shop services. Excellent reputation (martin 4/10/10)

== Plastics ==

* [http://www.estreetplastics.com eStreet Plastics]
** [4] Acrylics, etc. Very good prices and good for small quantities (e.g. 1 foot lengths of tuning, etc. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.delviesplastics.com/ Delvies Plastics]
** [4] Acrylics, casting supplies. Good prices, shipping is OK, but not lightning fast. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.tapplastics.com/ TAP Plastics]
** [3] Acrylics, casting supplies. Good selection, services; somewhat more expensive than some other suppliers (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://aeromarineplastics.com AeroMarineProducts, Inc. (john@jgreer.com)]
** [5] Resin casting supplies. Got to love this place. One guy, very cheap prices, good delivery (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.piedmontplastics.com/ Piedmont Plastics] '''LOCAL'''
** Sells a variety of plastics. Can fabricate and special order stuff. Elkridge, MD (Was Reid Plastics in Rockville, MD) Another shop in Richmond, VA. (martin 11/6/12)

*[http://baltimore.lairdplastics.com/ Laird Plastics] '''LOCAL'''
** Mentioned in a dorkbot blabber post 3/31/10 by John Tinsdale (alden 3/31/10)

*[http://www.usplastic.com/ US Plastic Corp]
** Sells an assortment of industrial and domestic plastic products; searchable knowledgebase; free catalog; not the cheapest prices but the selection is vast. (alberto 12/3/11)

== Metals ==

* [http://www.metalsforasteel.com/ Metals for a Steel]
** [5] Hands down one of the best online metal suppliers. Great prices and a large selection (alf 08/07/12)

* [http://www.metalsdepot.com Metals Depot]
** [5] This has been a great find. Small quantities of steel, aluminum, etc; cheap prices, reasonable shipping, good service. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.speedymetals.com/ Speedy Metals]
** [4] Good second choice to Metals Depot. Somewhat larger selection, somewhat higher prices. (alden 10/02/09)

* [http://www.bmgmetals.com/ BMG Metals, Inc] '''LOCAL'''
** [5] Great choice for larger stock items. Good prices and excellent service. (alberto 5/8/10)

* [http://potomacsteel.com/ Potomac Steel & Supply, Inc] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Good selection of larger stock items. Good prices. I suffered downright mean service. (alberto 5/8/10)

== Wood ==

=== Plywood and Sheet Goods ===

* [http://samsccs.service.com/catalogs/AandM/ Allied Plywood] '''LOCAL'''
** [?] Alexandria and Springfield - Large selection of sheet goods. Only open on weekdays.

* [http://www.hardwoodsincorporated.com/ Hardwoods Inc.] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Large selection of sheet goods - hardwood plywwod, exotic lumber, millwork. Fredrick, MD (martin 3/11/10)

=== Exotic Lumber ===

* [http://viennahardwood.com/ Vienna Hardwoods] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] There are many really great hardwood outlets in the area. This shop is closest to me and usually has what I need at a reasonable price so I don't have a reason to go further. Exotic lumber, veneer, flooring. (martin 12/29/09)

=== Construction Lumber ===

* [http://www.twperry.com T W Perry] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Building/construction supplies. Quality lumber, sheet goods, millwork, fasteners, tools... Helpful, knowledgeable staff - great alternative to big orange borg. Delivers. Baltimore, Chevy Chase, and Gaithersburg, MD, Leesburg and Springfield, VA (martin 12/29/09)

=== Woodworking Tools and Supplies ===

* [http://www.woodcraft.com/ Woodcraft] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] Hand and power tools, exotic lumber, fasteners, blades, glue, dyes, finishes. Has a membership based woodworking shop and conducts classes on basic and advanced woodworkng topics. Rockville & Baltimore, MD, Springfield & Leesburg, VA (martin 3/11/10)

== Printed Circuit Boards; Fab, Supplies, Assembly ==

* [http://shop.ebay.com/amt33461/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Copper Clad PCB ebay Seller]
** [4] Reliable, quality fabrication within 1/16" - 1/8" variance. Very good prices on custom cut PCB sizes. By far the best place to get DIY PCB boards in bulk and custom cut to boot!. I've ordered one time. ([[User:Ril3y|Ril3y]] 18:46, 25 February 2010 (UTC))

* [http://www.4pcb.com/ Advanced Circuits]
** [4] Reliable, quality fabrication, prices vary. Very good prices on bare-bones prototypes. Other volumes may or may not be competitive. I've ordered many times (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.custompcb.com/ Custom PCB, aka Silvtronics]
** [3] Very cheap offshore (Malaysia). Not as good quality as others - hole alignment, plating finish..., but may be OK for simpler applications. (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.expresspcb.com/ Express PCB]
** [3] Prototyping shop with good prices. Has an easy-to-use, proprietary drawing package. At some point you'll want Gerber files and outgrow these guys (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.goldphoenixpcb.biz/ Gold Phoenix]
** A lot of people use this company. I have no experience with them to comment (alden 10/03/09)

* [http://www.sunstone.com/products-services/quickturn-proto-boards/pricing.aspx Sunstone]
** [2] I never used them as they always price out higher than the alternatives. (alden 10/03/09)
** Supposedly offers quick-turnaround. Unfortunately, they have failed to complete the first overnight order I placed with them, did not know what the problem was, and did not offer timely replacement. Disappointing. [[User:Mirage335|Mirage335]] ([[User talk:Mirage335|talk]]) 11:46, 18 December 2013 (PST)

* [http://www.pcbcart.com PCB Cart]
** Chinese maker. Have not personally tried but a reliable source uses them regularly. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.batchpcb.com BatchPCB]
** Haven't tried. Recommended by R M Adams. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.bittele.com Bittele Electronics]
** Turn-key assembly, with reasonable service and shipping. Recommended by A Stacey. (georged 5/16/10)

* [http://www.pcbnet.com/ Imagineering Inc]
** Rated as moderate by a DSP boards spinner. (Osman 10/24/09)

* [http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/ Stencils Unlimited]
** Very good prices on solder paste and other circuit supplies. Boards can be had cheaper from other suppliers in this list (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.mettrix.com/ Mettrix]
** [4] Board fab and assembly in NY State. Prices are good but not rock bottom, They are very helpful, especially for less experienced customers - such as I was (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://www.aapcb.com/ Advanced Assembly]
** Short run assembly. Recommended by Sepideh Miller on list (Dec 2, 2009) (alden 12/08/09)

* [http://cimarrontechnology.com/ Cimarron Technology]
** adapters supplier. not tested but seems handy (Osman 12/11/09)

* [http://www.epboard.com/index.html eP Board Design]
** adapters supplier and pcb manufacturer. based in cal. (Osman 12/11/09)

* [http://www.wonderfulpcb.com/ Wonderful PCB]
** PCB board from printed circuit boards(PCB) manufacturer (Osman 13/08/27)

* [http://www.shenzhen2u.com/ Shenzhen2U.com]
** Low prices PCB Prototyping in Shenzhen China, $9.9 10pcs 2Layers PCB (sumcard 14/07/23)

* [http://www.7pcbassembly.com Asian Circuits]
** Prototyping, small batches and low volume runs. (cilgin 8/13/14)

== Other ==

* [http://www.uline.com/ Uline Shipping Supplies]
** [4] Every kind of box, bag, tube, pallet, etc. imaginable. Highly reliable. Prices reasonable in quantity, somewhat more expensive in small Q's (alden 10/04/08)

* [http://www.globalindustrial.com/ Global Industrial Equipment]
** [4] Really rangy catalog of industrial equipment. They have some great shelves, benches, bins. Watch out, shipping adds up for heavier items (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.gemplers.com/ Gempler's]
** [4] Complete catalog of farm and outdoor equipment. See powdered Gatorade gallon bags. (alden 10/04/09)

* [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics]
** [4] Ultrastrong magnets (alden 10/06/09)

* [http://www.purchase.umd.edu/ttrader/ Terrapin Trader] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] University of MD Surplus Property - From physics to food service they got it. Lots of furniture, good but not great deals. (martin 12/21/09)

* [http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/ Crazy Ray's] '''LOCAL'''
** [3] "It's a parts garden, not a junkyard." (martin 2/3/10)

* [http://www.weisserglass.com/ Weisser Glass Studio] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Small but well stocked shop with large selection of stained glass and tools - helpful staff (martin 2/26/10)

* [http://www.communityforklift.com/ Community Forklift] '''LOCAL'''
** [4] Surplus, salvaged & green building materials (martin 4/10/10)

* [http://www.hobbyworks.com/default.cfm/Content/Stores Hobby Works] '''LOCAL HOBBY STORE'''
** Recommended by people on the Hacdc list. Dremel accessories, wheels of all shapes and kinds (mainly for model planes and cars), servomotors, DC motors, microshears, small machineable sheets of ABS and styrene in various colors, small tubes and struts in various plastics and metals. - Thanks Erica Kane (alden 4/10/10)
** Also, offers excellent selection of small metal sheets. Metals available include brass, tin, aluminum, and (sparsely) copper with thicknesses from 0.01" to >0.025". (mirage335 4/10/12)

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