Backed by Y Combinator W25
Design, sourcing, assembly, and testing — handled by one engineering team from first design to final board.
Axal is an engineering team for hardware companies building products that need to work in the real world. We design, source, assemble, and test custom PCBs, working from an early product idea or an existing design through to a finished board.
HOW IT WORKS
From prototype to production.
Every stage is handled by the same engineering team, from PCB design and component sourcing to assembly, testing, and delivery.
FLEXIBILITY
Start wherever you are.
Whatever stage your board is at, Axal can pick up from there.
WHY AXAL
Less coordination,
Fewer surprises.
Axal keeps engineering, sourcing, assembly, and testing close to the board, so problems can be found and addressed before they become another spin.
Design, sourcing, assembly, and testing usually mean four different companies and four different inboxes. Axal keeps it in one place.
Your board isn't handed off to an outside assembler and hoped for the best. It's built here, so design intent and build reality stay connected.
Every board is tested and documented before it ships, with results checked and recorded. If something fails, we rework it here — not you.
START HERE
Bring your design or prototype and we'll identify the issues that matter, provide direct engineering feedback, and outline a clear path to a working board.
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We review your design or prototype for layout risks, component issues, and manufacturability problems before they become expensive to fix.
02
A realistic build picture
We outline what it will take to source, assemble, and test your board, including the factors that affect cost, timing, and reliability.
03
A clear path forward
You'll know exactly what to do next, and where Axal fits in—from design and sourcing to assembly, testing, or the full build.
Free 30-minute engineering review for US hardware teams.
Axal is built by hardware-minded founders and engineers from Amazon and Microsoft, backed by Y Combinator. We've worked on boards for agriculture, smart glasses, medical devices, robotics, and beyond.
Ready to get a board built?
Tell us what you're building, where you're stuck, and what you need next. We'll figure out where Axal can help.
Ask us anything, we'll answer straight.
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