In his article, “The Full Lifecycle of Innovation: From Prototype to Capability,” our CEO Teh‑Kuang Lung made the case that innovation isn’t a moment, it’s a trajectory that ends only when capability is delivered in the field. That principle drives Naprotek’s operating model. We do not just build assemblies; we deliver production-ready solutions that accelerate time-to-field without compromising quality or process rigor.
Programs could encounter setbacks when manufacturing is treated as a transaction. The Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) mindset removes early engagement and upfront obsolescence planning, cycles of learning, and the understanding of the complexities of the design to get full rate production done right, the very levers that protect schedule and performance. Naprotek takes the opposite approach: engage early, stay late, and own the lifecycle. That is why we have built an electronics manufacturing solutions partnership model designed for high-complexity, low- to mid-volume builds in Defense, Space, Medical, and emerging technologies like quantum and AI hardware. Our strategy unifies engineering feedback, DFM discipline, and production process rigor under one lifecycle approach, so what is established in development sustains performance during LRIP and FRP.
What sets Naprotek apart is integration and accountability. We combine West Coast circuit card expertise with our East Coast RF Center of Excellence (SemiGen), eliminating sourcing risk and delays. We design and supply critical RF components discontinued by OEMs, removing hidden schedule threats before they become crises. We commit to measurable performance indicators, such as first-pass yield and engineering change order (ECO) cycle time, because success should be measured by capability delivered, not just parts shipped. And we specialize in regulated markets where “first time right” matters more than “millionth unit cheap.”
We lower program risk by closely managing the process from concept to deployment, ensuring strong performance and reducing component obsolescence. Testing is available on request, carried out in-house when supported or through our trusted third-party partners. We plan early to minimize cost and schedule impact, because surprises belong in development, not in production.
Naprotek delivers complex PCBA/CCA and RF assemblies, and integrated solutions that carry your design from rapid prototyping through production with manufacturing discipline. With Naprotek, full lifecycle thinking becomes your strategic advantage.
For more information, contact Freddie Chavez, Vice President of Business Development, at Naprotek, LLC; E-mail: Freddie.Chavez@Naprotek.com; Web site: www.naprotek.com.
