Unveiling The Grid: PCBs made in America, twice as fast as Shenzhen
Summary
CircuitHub unveils The Grid, a factory-scale robot in Massachusetts that builds PCBs on demand. The system uses AI agents and learned models to route and schedule manufacturing across a single flexible platform, enabling high-mix, low-volume PCB production with faster lead times vs Shenzhen quick-turn shops. The piece includes a concrete cost/time comparison and notes significant capacity expansion planned for 2027.