ServiceSchaumburg, Illinois, USAFounded 1998· One of 2038 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Provides custom PCB design and assembly services using advanced manufacturing technologies, including potential additive manufacturing applications for electronics.
CEO / Founder
Gopal Radadia
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5M
Technology & Products
Key Products
Custom PCB Design; PCB Assembly Services; Prototype and Production Runs; Testing and Inspection; Contract Manufacturing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary PCB assembly processes and material expertise for rugged, high-quality assemblies in harsh environments; ITAR registered and SBA certified for defense and government contracts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces PCB assembly lead times and costs through ISO 9001:2008 and IPC-A-610-D compliant manufacturing, offering diverse material selection (FR-4, FR-5, CEM-1, CEM-3, copper, Rogers, high Tg materials, aluminum) and expertise in complex projects.
How They Differentiate
Offers a wide material selection and ITAR registration for defense applications, with a focus on custom, quick-turn PCB assemblies from prototype to production.
Technotronix; Flextron Circuit Assembly; Sierra Assembly Technology; PCB Assembly Express
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from 7,000 sq.ft. facility with one pick-and-place machine to 25,000 sq.ft. facility with two production lines and advanced equipment over 18 years (1998-2016 timeframe).
Major Milestones
1998: Company founded with one pick-and-place machine in a 7,000 sq. ft. building; Expanded to a 25,000 sq. ft. fully equipped facility
Creative Hi-Tech Ltd. is an established PCB assembly service provider based in Schaumburg, Illinois, founded in 1998. The company differentiates itself through ITAR registration and SBA certification, enabling it to serve defense and government contracts that require strict regulatory compliance. Its ISO 9001:2008 and IPC-A-610-D certifications further signal quality control for complex electronics manufacturing.
The company operates a 25,000 sq. ft. facility with two production lines and advanced pick-and-place equipment, supporting both prototype and production runs. It offers custom PCB design and assembly services using a wide range of materials including FR-4, FR-5, CEM-1, CEM-3, copper, Rogers, high Tg materials, and aluminum. This material flexibility allows Creative Hi-Tech to address rugged, harsh-environment applications in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial electronics.
Creative Hi-Tech lists Honeywell as a named customer and competes with firms such as Technotronix, Flextron Circuit Assembly, and Sierra Assembly Technology. Its key differentiators are ITAR registration for defense work, a broad material selection, and quick-turn capabilities from prototype through full production. The company launched a multi-year modernization initiative in 2022, though specific details on new equipment or process upgrades are not disclosed.
The company's growth trajectory shows a transition from a 7,000 sq. ft. facility with one pick-and-place machine in 1998 to its current larger facility with two production lines by 2016. While Creative Hi-Tech does not emphasize additive manufacturing for electronics as a core offering, its material expertise and contract manufacturing services position it as a potential partner for integrating AM-produced components into PCB assemblies. The main open question is how the company will adapt to increasing demand for miniaturization and embedded electronics in additive manufacturing workflows.