Yeah, definitely don't rely on them for assembly. For prototype runs of a couple to tens of units, just do it yourself. Hire an intern for assembly and just ord

Yeah, definitely don't rely on them for assembly. For prototype runs of a couple to tens of units, just do it yourself. Hire an intern for assembly and just order bare boards. Standard lead time for boards is on the order of a week, if not 24h. The equipment isn't expensive and you don't need much labor. I bet a 2-3 week wait costs you a lot more than a part time assembly tech.