FAQ
Design & Engineering
Do you have an in-house electronics design office? How many people does it employ, and what are your key skills in electronics engineering?
Yes, our design offices employ over 80 engineers and technicians specializing in electronic engineering, mechatronics, embedded software and industrial automation.
What electronic design (CAD) software do you use to design electronic boards and embedded systems?
We use the main electronic CAD solutions (Altium Designer, SolidWorks, OrCAD, KiCad) for the design, simulation and routing of electronic boards.
Do you offer an industrialization study for electronic boards before they go into production?
Yes, every project goes through an industrialization study to guarantee product manufacturability, reliability and conformity.
Do you do electronics design or just PCB manufacturing?
We do both: complete design and manufacture of electronic boards, from prototype to series production.
Do you help your customers draw up specifications for complex electronic products?
Yes, our technical teams will help you draw up your electronic and functional specifications.
Is it possible to transform an idea into an electronic product with your design department? What are the design and production stages?
Yes, we take care of every stage: design, prototyping, testing, certification and production.
How to choose an electronics design office? What are the advantages of working with Synov?
Our strength lies in our mastery of the complete cycle, our responsiveness and our ability to industrialize certified made-to-measure solutions.
Manufacturing & Production
Do you produce small and large series of electronic boards?
Yes, we produce both small series for validation purposes and industrial volumes in continuous production.
What are your production capacities and average volumes processed per customer?
Our lines can be adapted to any volume, from prototype to mass production, depending on your needs.
What are your average lead times for manufacturing and processing quotations?
On average 4 to 6 weeks, depending on product complexity and component availability.
Do you offer complete electronic subcontracting services (EMS), including assembly, testing and maintenance?
Yes, we cover all EMS services: design, assembly, testing, inspection and maintenance.
What types of industrial electronics technologies do you master (IoT, industrial automation, mechatronics, energy, healthcare, defense, etc.)?
We work on embedded systems, industrial automation, IoT, mechatronics and power electronics.
What solutions do you offer for industrial automation and the assembly of complex electronic boards?
We design electronic systems for industrial control, regulation and supervision.
How traceable are your electronic products?
Each electronic board is individually traced, from receipt of components to final delivery.
How do you guarantee the quality of outsourced electronic products?
Through systematic quality control, functional testing and ISO 9001 certification
Prototyping & Industrialization
Can you support the production of electronic prototypes?
Yes, we make functional prototypes to validate the design before the production phase.
How reliable are your electronic prototypes, and how do you ensure they comply with standards?
Our prototypes are tested to industrial and EMC standards to ensure performance and reproducibility.
Is it possible to produce small series to validate a project before industrialization?
Yes, we offer limited series for validation, pre-production or specific production.
What tools do you use to simulate and optimize the manufacture of complex electronic systems?
We use thermal, electrical and mechanical simulation software to optimize design and electromagnetic compatibility.
Do you carry out electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests right from the design phase?
Yes, EMC testing is an integral part of our design and product qualification processes.
What rapid electronic prototyping services do you offer?
Yes, our teams can deliver prototypes in just a few days, thanks to our in-house production lines.
Do you offer turnkey support from design to industrial production?
Yes, from design to maintenance, Synov offers a turnkey solution, integrating electronics, software and mechanics.
Innovation & Technology
Do you develop integrated circuits or just electronic boards?
We design integrated subassemblies and modules according to our customers’ specific requirements.
Are you working on solutions integrating IoT connectivity and intelligent embedded systems?
Yes, we integrate connectivity modules (Bluetooth, LoRa, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G) into our products.
How do you integrate trends in the electronics industry into your developments (miniaturization, mechatronics, EMC compatibility, etc.)?
Our technology watch teams anticipate developments in mechatronics, miniaturization and EMC compatibility.
What simulation tools and methods are used in advanced electronics design?
Multiphysics simulation tools to assess performance and constraints prior to production.
What technologies do you recommend for optimizing the design of a new electronic product?
Our engineers analyze technical constraints, standards and overall costs to propose the best architecture.
How do you manage standards compliance in electronics design and manufacturing (EMC, safety, medical, aeronautics, etc.)?
All our products are designed in compliance with the applicable CE, UL, RoHS, REACH, IPC-A-610 and ISO standards.
Maintenance, Quality & Durability
Do you provide preventive and corrective electronic maintenance?
Yes, we provide preventive, corrective and upgrade maintenance for your equipment.
Do you offer electronic reverse engineering services?
Yes, we can reproduce or modernize existing circuit boards to extend their service life.
How do you manage electronic obsolescence and the updating of obsolete components?
Thanks to SiliconeXpert software, which enables active monitoring of components, we can offer alternatives and requalifications.
What electronics certifications do you hold (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 19443, etc.)?
ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (medical), EN 9100 (aerospace), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001, UL, Ecovadis, ATEX.
What is your approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the manufacture of electronic components?
Synov is committed to responsible production: recycling, waste reduction and low carbon footprint processes.
Production Organization & Safety
Do you have a production backup or redundant sites in case of incident?
Yes, our different sites ensure complete redundancy in the event of interruption or incident, so that production capacity remains constant.
What is the breakdown between your different production sites and Synov Group entities?
Our sites are based in France, Italy and Tunisia, guaranteeing proximity, responsiveness and competitiveness. We have 6 production sites for electronic circuit boards (CMS) in these 3 countries.
How do you ensure the security of your customers' electronic design data?
All design and production data are stored on secure, encrypted servers.
Which Synov Group entities can be involved in a project?
All Synov Group entities can be called upon to contribute to the design of electronic, mechanical or software components, as well as to manufacturing.
Added value & Differentiation
What makes you different from other electronic subcontractors?
Groupe Synov is neither a large industrial group nor a small SME, but both, combining strength and agility. Our strength lies in complete mastery of the product cycle, industrial quality and customer proximity.
What are the concrete advantages of an ODM and EMS partner like Synov for industrial customers?
Groupe Synov combines the security of a major industrial group with the flexibility of an SME. We enable you to have a single point of contact, to address your project to the most appropriate industrial site in terms of expertise and proximity, while at the same time having strength in purchasing and the ability to invest in and control industrial facilities.
What are your customer references in the healthcare, energy, defense, transport and IoT sectors?
The Synov Group works both with very large groups looking for reliability and security, such as Otis, Atlantic, SNCF or Thales, and also with hundreds of SMEs and SMIs looking for a trusted, agile local partner.
What additional services does Synov offer to ensure comprehensive, long-term support?
In addition to providing support from need to manufacture, Synov ensures that the product is maintained in good condition, and that operational obsolescence is managed on a preventive basis.