How GPV FastProto delivers rapid prototyping for Nordic electronics developers
In the fast-moving Nordic electronics landscape, the ability to turn early-stage designs into functional prototypes within days has become a critical competitive advantage. This customer story explores how GPV Electronics FI in Lohja, Finland, Mycronic, and Perel have together built a highly agile manufacturing environment that accelerates innovation and supports high-mix development workflows across the region. In the Nordic electronics landscape, the ability to turn early stage designs into functional prototypes within days has become a critical competitive advantage.
At GPV Electronics FI in Lohja, Finland, speed and flexibility are at the heart of a new approach to rapid prototyping. Janne Väisänen, Fast Prototyping Services and Application Specialist at GPV Group A/S, has been closely involved in developing GPV FastProto—a service designed to help customers move from idea to assembled prototype in just days.
To enable this level of responsiveness, GPV requires a manufacturing environment built for agility. Using Mycronic software and systems developed in‑house, GPV has built a customized operations control environment that supports fast and flexible operations. Reliability and adaptability were critical factors when choosing equipment for the FastProto line—and based on previous experience with Mycronic technology, the choice became clear.
Its reliability and flexibility convinced me. That is why I chose Mycronic for the GPV FastProto service.
A Fastproto approach build for speed and flexibility
FastProto is designed to help electronics developers move from ideas to assembled prototype(s) in days.
For teams working under tight development cycles, the ability to receive high‑quality prototypes without long waiting times is essential. Behind the service is a manufacturing environment optimized for agility:
- Short changeovers,
- Rapid material handling, and
- Clear workflow control
all working to enable quick iterations without sacrificing quality. Using Mycronic software together with in‑house systems, GPV has created a unified operations environment that supports fast, flexible decisions at each step—well suited to high‑mix NPIs and design verification.
Building a production line designed for rapid prototyping
The new SMT line, delivered by Mycronic together with partner Perel, combines a jet printer, pick- and-place system, and a storage solution optimized for short delivery cycles and high-mix production with the pick-and‑place system, together with a MYTower solution optimized for short delivery cycles and high‑mix production.
Per Edin, Area Manager Nordic Region, PCB Assembly Solutions at Mycronic, highlights the unique requirements of GPV’s environment:
We see GPV as a leading company in high-mix production and rapid prototyping. Their web shop and short delivery time are impressive. However, this requires a manufacturing solution that is both flexible and reliable, which Mycronic’s solutions offer a high-mix production and rapid prototyping. GPV’s web shop and short delivery time are impressive. However, this requires a manufacturing solution that is both flexible and reliable—which Mycronic’s solutions offer.
A key component of the setup is the material management process. Mycronic’s storage tower automates material handling, ensuring high utilization across the line. Seamless integration between Mycronic’s software suite, GPV’s internal systems, and their customer facing web shop supports the FastProto promise of a 10‑workday delivery for designs within defined specifications.
Ensuring efficient material management for high-mix prototyping
Fast turnaround requires tight material control next to the line. Mycronic’s automated material storage (MYTower) provides traceable, rapid retrieval of reels and trays to keep feeders ready and kitting smooth.
The SMT cell—combining jet printing, pick‑and‑place, and intelligent storage—supports frequent product changes and maintains utilization in high‑mix scenarios. Unified programming and process visibility across printing and inspection reduces repetitive set-up work and stabilizes quality, while GPV’s digital FastProto ordering flow keeps materials and data synchronized from web order to work order and to shipment.
A collaborative Nordic ecosystem supporting rapid innovation
Together, GPV, Mycronic, and Perel have created a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment tailored to small volumes, fast turnaround times, and high-mix agility—empowering Nordic electronics developers to innovate faster.
This is a great example of how the Finnish electronics industry can benefit from rapid prototyping. It makes product development more agile and strengthens competitiveness. At Perel, we want to be with our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Looking ahead, a wider relevance across the region – high-mix and rapid prototyping is not just a trend but a necessity for companies that want to lead in electronics manufacturing. By combining our expertise and technology with a customer-focused approach, Perel helps more companies achieve similar successes. Rapid prototyping is not just a trend but a necessity for companies that want to lead in electronics manufacturing.
High-mix agility as a competitive advantage in the Nordics
Across the Nordic electronics industry, high‑mix agility has become a defining competitive advantage. Product lifecycles are shortening, customer requirements are evolving faster, and regional OEMs increasingly depend on partners who can respond quickly with small batches and rapid iterations.
GPV’s FastProto service—powered by Mycronic’s flexible SMT solutions and supported locally by Perel Ltd – offer a model that many Nordic manufacturers are now pursuing.
The combination of rapid programming, automated material management and integrated digital workflows means Nordic electronics developers can validate designs earlier, reduce risk, and accelerate time‑to‑market without needing large‑scale production commitments.
As companies shift toward more frequent product releases and customized solutions, the ability to produce high‑quality prototypes within days becomes a differentiator that strengthens regional competitiveness.
For GPV, Mycronic and Perel, this collaborative approach demonstrates how Nordic manufacturing ecosystems can stay resilient: by combining advanced equipment, localized support and digitalized processes that enable fast, reliable prototyping—from first design to final verification.
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