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IoT Electronics Manufacturing Services in India

Karkhana provides IoT electronics manufacturing services in India for connected devices and smart products, including smart meters, locks, wearables, telematics units and monitoring devices. We handle component and module sourcing, PCB assembly, SMT assembly, inspection, testing and final device assembly through one manufacturing partner.

IoT Electronics Manufacturing Services
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AOI CELL · PCBA LINE
Every joint inspected before it leaves the line.
PCBA CAPABILITY
Precision IoT PCB Assembly, Measured on Every Line.
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X Ray Inspection
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IoT Electronics Manufacturing Capabilities

Connected products tend to be small, dense and full of radios, sensors and compact electronic components, often moving from prototypes and pilot builds to larger production runs. Our IoT electronics manufacturing capabilities support this journey from early-stage builds through production.

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PCB Sourcing for Compact Designs

We source bare boards to your stack-up and layer count through qualified fabrication partners, including the tight, multi-layer boards required for compact IoT devices and custom IoT PCB assembly.

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Component & Module Sourcing

Alongside standard components we manage procurement of the wireless modules, sensors and connectors that IoT BOMs depend on, and track availability against your build plan.

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SMT Assembly for Dense Boards

Automated SMT lines place fine-pitch parts, modules and passives on compact boards, with through-hole assembly available where connectors or power components require it. This supports IoT PCB assembly for dense, connected devices.

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Prototype & Pilot Builds

Prototype and pilot builds let product teams validate hardware, firmware and enclosure fit together before committing to a production run. This provides IoT hardware prototyping services for connected products at the early stages of development.

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Low-Volume Production

Low-volume production suits pilot deployments, field trials and first customer shipments, without the minimum order quantities that make early IoT builds difficult to place.

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AOI & X-Ray Inspection

Automated optical inspection checks placement and joints across the board, and X-ray inspection reaches the connections under modules and bottom-terminated packages.

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Functional Testing

Functional testing is built to your specification, so units are verified against the behaviour you define before they leave the line. Test requirements can be incorporated into the manufacturing process for connected devices.

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Conformal Coating

Conformal coating is available where IoT devices are deployed outdoors, in utility cabinets or in other environments where moisture and dust are a risk.

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Scaling to Volume

When a pilot turns into a rollout, the same documented process carries the product into larger production runs, supporting the transition from prototype and pilot builds to IoT device manufacturing at scale.

Why IoT Product Teams Choose Karkhana

IoT hardware teams need flexibility during prototyping and pilot production, followed by consistent processes as volumes grow. Karkhana provides IoT device manufacturing from early builds through production, with the same manufacturing partner supporting each stage.

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Hardware Startup to Scale

We build prototypes and pilot batches for early-stage teams, then scale the same documented process as the product moves into production. Our IoT hardware prototyping services help teams validate manufacturability before larger production runs.

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Wireless Module Assembly

Careful handling and placement of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS and other RF modules during SMT assembly.

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Sourcing Through Shortages

Qualified supplier networks and active BOM management help keep builds moving when a module or sensor goes long on lead time, supporting continuity from prototype builds through production.

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Small Batches Welcome

Pilot runs and low-volume batches are supported alongside larger production requirements, giving IoT product teams a practical path from early builds to wider deployment.

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DFM for Miniaturised Boards

Our engineers review dense, miniaturised layouts for manufacturability before build, helping identify potential assembly and yield issues early in the IoT device manufacturing process.

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Build Traceability

Documented processes and batch records provide traceability across IoT electronics manufacturing, so a field issue can be traced back to the specific build it came from.

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Enclosure & Final Assembly

Wire harnesses, mechanical assembly and enclosure integration support IoT device assembly services, so connected devices can ship as finished products rather than loose boards.

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One Point of Contact

A dedicated team coordinates sourcing, production, quality and delivery through one workflow, giving IoT product teams a single manufacturing partner from prototype through production.

Looking for an IoT Manufacturing Partner in India?

Karkhana builds connected products with integrated sourcing, SMT assembly, testing and final device assembly.

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IoT Contract Manufacturing Services

Karkhana works as a contract manufacturer for IoT product companies, hardware startups and OEMs developing connected products. We coordinate PCB procurement, component and module sourcing, SMT assembly, inspection, testing and final assembly through one manufacturing workflow. This provides turnkey electronics manufacturing for IoT devices, from prototype and pilot builds through production.

For a small hardware team, this brings sourcing, PCB assembly, testing and device integration together with one manufacturing partner, reducing the need to coordinate multiple vendors while taking a connected product from development to production.

Connected Products We Manufacture

Connectivity now sits inside products across utilities, security, health, mobility and industrial monitoring. Karkhana supports IoT device manufacturing across these applications, from connected electronics and sensing boards to complete devices and assemblies. These are the categories we build most often.

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Smart Energy Meters

Connected meters that monitor and transmit energy consumption data.

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Smart Locking Solutions

Electronic locking systems with connected access and control features.

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Wearable Devices

Compact connected devices that capture, process and transmit user or activity data.

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Telematics Units

Connected electronics that collect and transmit vehicle or asset data.

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Process Control Systems

Electronic systems that monitor and control industrial processes and equipment.

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Home Care Solutions

Connected electronic devices designed for monitoring, assistance and everyday home care.

From IoT Boards to Finished Connected Products

A connected product is rarely just a PCBA. Karkhana provides IoT device assembly services beyond PCB assembly, including wire harness manufacturing, mechanical assembly and enclosure integration, so connected electronics can move from assembled boards to finished products.

Backed by Global Standards

Every IoT build at Karkhana runs through the same documented quality process, from incoming component verification through assembly, inspection and functional testing, with records kept for each batch. These processes support consistent IoT electronics manufacturing across prototypes, pilot builds and production runs.

Our certified quality systems span general manufacturing, medical devices, automotive and environmental management, providing a structured quality framework for IoT device manufacturing across different application requirements.

Industry Certifications

ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 13485

Medical Devices

ISO 14001
Environmental Management
IATF 16949:2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Karkhana manufacture IoT devices in India?
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Yes. Karkhana provides IoT device manufacturing services in India at its Bangalore facility, covering component and module sourcing, PCB and SMT assembly, inspection, functional testing and final device assembly.

What kinds of connected products do you build?
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We manufacture connected products including smart energy meters, smart locking solutions, wearable devices, telematics units, process control systems and home care solutions, along with the electronic assemblies and integrated components inside them.

Can you provide IoT PCB assembly with wireless and RF modules?
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Yes. Karkhana provides IoT PCB assembly services for boards using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS and other RF modules. Our SMT assembly processes support the placement and inspection requirements of compact, connected electronics. Regulatory certification of the finished RF product remains the customer’s responsibility.

Can you support low-volume IoT production?
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Yes. Prototype, pilot and low-volume production are supported for IoT products, with processes designed to transition into larger production runs as deployment requirements grow.

Do you provide IoT hardware prototyping services?
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Yes. Karkhana supports IoT hardware prototyping services through prototype and pilot builds, including PCB assembly, component and module sourcing, inspection and functional testing. These builds can transition into low-volume and larger-scale production using documented manufacturing processes.

Can you source components and modules for our BOM?
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Yes. We manage BOM procurement through qualified supplier networks, including wireless modules, sensors and connectors, and coordinate availability against your build schedule.

What testing do you apply to IoT assemblies?
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Automated optical inspection and X-ray inspection cover assembly quality, and functional testing is built to the specification you define. The test plan is agreed before build so units are verified against real product behaviour.

Can you assemble the device, not just the board?
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Yes. Alongside PCB assembly, Karkhana provides IoT device assembly services including wire harness manufacturing, mechanical assembly and enclosure integration, allowing connected products to move from assembled boards to finished devices.

What do you need to quote an IoT manufacturing project?
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Gerber files, a BOM, assembly drawings, enclosure and mechanical details, expected volumes, your functional test requirements and a timeline. That is enough for an accurate quotation.

We are a hardware startup. Is Karkhana a fit?
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Yes. A good share of IoT work starts as a prototype or pilot batch. Bringing us in at the design stage lets us review manufacturability early, which is considerably cheaper than discovering a layout problem after the first hundred units.

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Looking for an IoT Electronics Manufacturing Partner?

Build your connected product with integrated module sourcing, SMT assembly, functional testing and final device assembly from one partner.

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