Proof of Usefulness Report

PCBasic

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+357
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

PCBasic is a verified, operational PCBA manufacturer based in Shenzhen with legitimate ISO/IATF certifications and a global B2B client base. While the project represents a substantial business (estimated 50-200 employees), the submission quality is critically low, containing contradictory data (e.g., 'Team Size: 6' vs. '200 employees' in description) and nonsensical claims (e.g., 'marketcap: 50000', Audience: 'everyone'). The score reflects the high real-world utility of the manufacturing capabilities and verified existence, heavily penalized for poor evidence presentation and data inconsistency.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+420.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+357

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PCBasic is an intelligent factory focusing on one-stop service and fast production of multi-variety small and large batch PCBA. The company incorporates core business values of: speed, quality, technology and service. Providing R&D solutions, PCB, PCBA, material selection OEM order production and other services, the company self-developed an CRM, MES, ERP and IoT management systems to achieve industrial digital intelligent factories, Core service areas: industrial control, smart home, instrumentation, vehicle Internet of Things, communication power, medical devices, automotive electronics, aviation, etc. The company has passed ISO9001 / IATF16949 / ISO13485 quality certifications and won the national high-tech enterprise award, has over than 200 employees, Among them: over 30 people in engineering technology, 20 people in quality management, 10 people in IT and 2 employees in R&D, 24 hours support to provide customers professional PCBA production services. The company accumulated over 15 years of experience in the SMT industry to overcame a number of problems in the process, we've continuously invested in technology to develop a series of intelligent production management systems to improve management efficiency and quality, With self-developed LCR incoming inspection system, SMT fault detection system, sample patch systems, MES systems, intelligent material rack, and advanced intelligent ESD electrostatic protection systems. With the core value of "speed, quality, technology, service," as the business philosophy, the company is managed by ISO9001 , TS16949, ISO13485 system standards, and strives to become a leader focusing on the rapid production of medium and high-end PCBA in small and medium batches.Certified by ISO9001:2016, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 13485:2016. Our most important customers are the leading international companies, such as Google, GM, JABIL, Dell, Samsung, HP and so on.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline