Advanced Circuits history

Unable to compete on larger contracts with long lead times, Huston concluded at the beginning of 1992 that he could drum up business if he could offer three-day turnaround, something that was impossible for larger board makers due to their high set-up costs.

The making of prototype PCBs accounted for 10 percent of the company's business by the end of 1993, an amount that would reach 50 percent a decade later.

1998: Internet ordering begins.

Production orders followed every quickturn/small quantity initiative, and Advanced circuits experienced record sales growth of 77% in the industry banner year of 2000.

In the summer 2001, Advanced Circuits introduced the famous "$33 Each" Special that made quickturn, small quantity PCBs affordable to not only all professionals, but also hobbyists and students alike.

A more traditional incentive was the company's profit-sharing plan instituted in 2002, that was more than generous for a business its size.

In March 2003, despite the industry still in recession, Advanced Circuits expanded their manufacturing facility to over 62,000 square feet, reaching a new level of sophistication and responsiveness to technology and customer requirements.

When employees were surveyed in 2004, many complained that management was too slow to fire nonperformers.

In June 2007, Advanced Circuits released “PCB Artist™,” the industry’s most comprehensive FREE PCB Design Software for printed circuit board design.