SANTA CLARA, CA ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, is proud to announce its cutting-edge process engineering capabilities designed to streamline New Product Introduction (NPI) for engineers. The company has developed a robust system to ensure the seamless transition of products from concept to market.

Absolute EMS's materials organization ensures that engineers get the materials they need precisely when they need them. Leveraging extensive experience, the Absolute EMS team excels in supply chain management, making the NPI process efficient and stress-free. The company’s state-of-the-art factory boasts the industry's strongest equipment sets, offering unmatched versatility and quality checks integrated into every step of the process. This commitment to quality and efficiency is evident in key features:

• Real-Time Component Validation: Off-line value checks taking too much time? No problem. Our SMT lines validate component values during machine placement, significantly reducing downtime and ensuring accuracy.
• Efficient Multi-Assembly Production: Managing multiple assemblies simultaneously? No problem. Our machines are capable of running multiple assemblies/programs with a single setup, eliminating the need for teardown and reset, thereby saving valuable time and accelerating product delivery to market.
• Advanced Miniaturization Capabilities: Need miniaturization? No problem. Our factory equipment is designed to place and see the Imperial size 008004 componentry, meeting the demands of modern, compact electronic designs.

The team at Absolute EMS is committed to transparency and excellence throughout the production process. The facility is a 4.0 smart manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and quality. Key features include:

• Rapid Assembly Turns: We offer 1 to 5-day assembly turns to meet tight deadlines and expedite time-to-market.
• Expedited Material Procurement: Our material procurement process is optimized to minimize excess and ensure timely delivery.
• Full Testing Solutions: Comprehensive testing solutions are available to ensure product reliability and performance.

By integrating these advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions, Absolute EMS helps engineers overcome the challenges of NPI, ensuring a smoother, faster, and more reliable path from prototype to production.

Absolute EMS's certifications, including ISO13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001 Class 3, and UL Registration, demonstrate its commitment to high reliability manufacturing in various sectors such as satellite manufacturing, medical manufacturing and military manufacturing.

For more information about Absolute EMS’s process engineering solutions, visit www.absolute-ems.com 

TAIPEI – Hon Hai Technology Group ("Foxconn") (TWSE:2317) has completed independent, third-party audits of eight major manufacturing campuses in China and India, taking action as the world's largest electronics manufacturing service provider to strengthen sustainability in its operations and serve as a global best-practice model.

The findings confirmed the rights and interests of employees. No major hidden risks were found in the areas examined, including labor, environment, corporate ethics, supply chain management and management systems.

Foxconn's Sustainability Committee proactively raises awareness on sustainable and sound governance within the Group's global operations. It began a process late last year to invite independent, third parties to audit campuses. With operations in China and India completing their audits in this round, the next set of third-party audits is being planned. Risk assessments will be performed this year at campuses in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States to identify key business units for audit.

In the latest round, the audits were conducted by BSI and LRQA (formerly ELEVATE), taking six months to complete, and reviewed operations in Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Guanlan and Hengyang in China; and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in India. The audits covered more than 200,000 employees.

The team of 18 auditors focused on labor rights, occupational health and safety, environment, supplier management and related issues. Management procedures, document record-keeping and implementation in each of the areas were examined. Spot checks were done on more than 900 positions and interviews held with direct and indirect reports in individual and group settings.

In this audit, China adopted the RBA VAP 7.1 standard that is common in the electronics industry; while India adopted the ERSA 3.0 standard that integrates various industries including electronics. No major hidden risks were found in the areas examined, including any involving forced labor, environment, corporate ethics, supply chain management and management systems. However, a total of 144 deficiencies were identified, primarily in the areas of health and safety and labor conditions. Led by Foxconn's ESG team, the Group has improved on 49 of them, while the remainder are being tracked and rectified. Sporadic issues in other areas such as environment, ethics and supply chain management are also being improved.

MUNICH – Europe’s EMS market leader, Zollner Elektronik AG, chooses Luminovo, the number one quoting, procurement and collaboration software for the electronics supply chain, as one core partner for their digitalisation strategy. The time capacity thus gained can in turn be used to focus on the diverse needs of the customers.

Together, the two companies will build on the collaboration that led to the launch of Zollner’s RapidSample prototyping portal back in August 2022.

Thomas Schreiner, CFO at Zollner Elektronik AG, explains: “When we started with our prototyping portal we asked ourselves: are our customers ready for a browser-native digital interface to process their BOMs and interact with Zollner? And can we bring this to life while maintaining the highest level of quality and professionalism our customers have come to expect from Zollner? I’m happy to say that a year and a half later, the answer to both is a resounding yes.”

“The COVID supply chain crisis showed everyone the damage and disruption that can be caused by a lack of transparency brought on by supply chain data locked in Excel and on-premise ERPs”, says Sebastian Schaal, founder of Luminovo. “Add to this the shortage of qualified labour, and it becomes obvious that investment in process automation, enabled by software such as ours, is the only feasible option to cope with the expected growth in the electronics industry over the next years.”

But saving effort and costs through more process automation isn’t the only goal for Luminovo and Zollner.

Timon Ruban, Luminovo’s second founder, adds: “By digitising Zollner’s customer interface, we are enabling a never-before-seen collaboration across company boundaries, from OEM to EMS provider, to distributors and chip manufacturers. There is a new generation of procurement professionals in the electronics industry that grew up with modern ‘Amazon-like’ buying experiences, and they expect the same experience, with maximum speed and transparency from their suppliers today.”

The next objectives on Zollner and Luminovo’s shared agenda are to extend the customer collaboration portal from prototypes to series production, and to bring speed and transparency beyond the request for quotation (RfQ) phase to other common touchpoints between EMS and their customers, like monitoring inventory levels and updating demand forecasts.

Markus Aschenbrenner, Member of the board at Zollner, concludes: “In a few year’s time, having a customer collaboration portal will be the norm, not the exception, in the EMS industry. By pioneering this new type of collaboration with our customers, Zollner is positioning itself at the forefront of this movement in the EMS industry, and we’re excited to continue to partner with Luminovo to make these innovations a reality.”

SEATTLE – Aaloktronix, a leading name in electronics manufacturing, is proud to announce its state-of-the-art PCB assembly services tailored for the aerospace industry. Recognizing the critical role electronics play in aviation, Aaloktronix ensures unmatched precision, reliability, and performance in its aerospace solutions.

Aerospace-Grade PCB Assembly

Aaloktronix's PCB assembly services for aerospace devices utilize the latest technology and adhere to stringent quality control measures. This ensures that all products meet the high reliability and performance standards demanded by the aerospace sector. From avionics to communication and navigation equipment, Aaloktronix's expertise guarantees the seamless integration and operation of crucial electronic systems.

Comprehensive Testing and Compliance

Understanding the harsh conditions aerospace components must endure, Aaloktronix conducts extensive environmental and stress testing. All products comply with aerospace standards such as AS9100, ensuring durability and reliability in the most demanding environments. This thorough testing protocol underscores Aaloktronix's commitment to quality and safety.

Custom Solutions and Advanced Engineering

Aaloktronix offers custom wire and cable harnesses designed to meet the specific requirements of aerospace applications. The company also provides lightweight material solutions to enhance fuel efficiency without compromising on durability. High-reliability soldering techniques are employed to withstand extreme conditions, ensuring the longevity and performance of aerospace devices.

Why Choose Aaloktronix

Partnering with Aaloktronix means leveraging extensive industry certifications and precision engineering capabilities. With a robust quality management system, the company guarantees the reliability and safety of its products. Aaloktronix's dedicated engineering support offers expert guidance throughout the development and production process, ensuring all projects meet the most stringent aerospace requirements.

Proven Track Record

Aaloktronix boasts a proven track record in aerospace PCB assembly and manufacturing. The company's experience and commitment to excellence and innovation make it a trusted partner in the aerospace industry. By choosing Aaloktronix, clients benefit from a partner who is dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions that perform under the most demanding conditions.