SANTA CLARA, CA ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a six-time award-winning provider of fast turnaround, turnkey contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS), is proud to announce that it has successfully passed its surveillance audits for AS9100D, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 9001:2015—with zero findings. The comprehensive audits were completed last week and confirmed Absolute EMS’s continued compliance with these globally recognized quality standards across aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors.

The audits, conducted by an accredited third-party registrar, reviewed the company’s quality management systems across its operations. Achieving a clean audit across all three standards reflects Absolute EMS’s disciplined approach and its readiness to serve highly regulated, mission-critical industries.

“These results reflect the strength of our quality system and the dedication of every team member at Absolute EMS,” said Ray Amirkiai, Quality Manager at Absolute EMS. “Maintaining compliance with these certifications is essential for our customers, and we’re proud to consistently meet and exceed these high standards.”

Absolute EMS supports customers across Aerospace & Defense, Medical Devices, Industrial, Communications, Robotics, and Emerging Technology sectors. These industries rely on precision, reliability, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle—qualities that Absolute EMS delivers through robust processes and a culture of continuous improvement.

• AS9100D is the globally recognized quality management system standard for aviation, space, and defense organizations. Certification ensures adherence to strict product safety, reliability, and risk management requirements.
• ISO 13485:2016 applies specifically to medical device manufacturing and verifies that Absolute EMS complies with international standards for quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and risk-based decision-making.
• ISO 9001:2015 is the foundational global standard for quality management systems and a key framework for meeting customer expectations, improving operational efficiency, and driving consistent product quality.

With state-of-the-art facilities in Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS provides advanced surface mount, through-hole, and electromechanical assembly capabilities, along with value-added services like design support, box build, and testing. The company's agile and responsive approach has madeit a trusted partner for both startups and established OEMs bringing high-complexity products tomarket.

For more information about Absolute EMS, visit www.absolute-ems.com.

About Absolute EMS

Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers 6-time award-winning manufacturing services in a state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. The company won Global Technology Awards in 2020, 2021 and 2024 for its manufacturing services and was awarded ‘Most Improved Smart Factory’ by the Global Technology Awards in 2021. Founded in 1996, Absolute EMS originally serviced the medical industry, thus their focus on controlled electronics manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. The Absolute EMS focused verticals are Medical, Military, Industrial, Networking, Aerospace, high performance computing, AI and Engineering. Learn more by visiting http://www.absolute-ems.com.

ZION, IL – Stannol, a leader in soldering technology, is proud to announce the appointment of James Wertin as Director of Technical Sales and Solutions – North America. With more than 40 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry, James brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, process engineering expertise, and a proven track record in delivering innovative customer solutions.

Throughout his distinguished career, James has held leadership roles in technical sales, product and process development, and global customer support across critical sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, power electronics, and defense. He is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in electronic assembly materials, advanced manufacturing practices, and high-reliability electronics.

“James brings a strategic mindset and hands-on technical capability that will elevate our support and engagement with customers across Americas,” said Thomas Ruch, Business Development Manager, Americas. “His deep experience and customer-focused approach will be instrumental in helping manufacturers adopt our innovative solutions and improve their processes.”

In his new role, James will lead technical sales initiatives, support advanced applications development, and serve as a strategic partner to Stannol’s OEM and EMS customers. His expertise in DFM/DFT, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and value stream optimization makes him ideally suited to help manufacturers improve process efficiency, ensure reliability, and reduce waste.

James will also play a key role in driving customer success from pre-sales engagement through post-sales technical support, helping clients adopt Stannol’s innovative product lines while ensuring smooth integration into existing manufacturing processes.

Stannol continues to build a strong local presence in North America and providing best-in-class technical service and sustainable materials to support its expanding customer base.

For more information, visit www.stannol.com.

KEY LARGO, FL – Automated Production Equipment, or A.P.E. as the company has been known for more than a half century, is marking more than 50 years as a leading U.S. equipment supplier serving the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) industry. The company was founded in 1969 by the late Bill Scheu, pioneering innovative hot-air SMT rework equipment for the removal and replacement of ‘chip’ components on printed circuit assemblies. His son, Casey Scheu, President, recalls the introduction of the Chipmaster 1000 system, still sold today, along with more than 30 other products for the electronics manufacturing industry.

“We’re a 3rd- generation family business,” notes Casey, in making the announcement. “We’ve been designing and manufacturing PCBA rework equipment and actually a complete line of products and support items for total and complete circuit board restoration here in the U.S.A. for more than 50 years. Our products range from through-hole eyelets, traces, and donut frames all the way to micro-BGA placement and rework systems.

“With little or no prior experience,” he adds, “operators can be quickly trained to perform high-level rework procedures and repairs on today’s most challenging electronic printed circuit assemblies in commercial, military, aviation and aerospace applications.”

Looking ahead, the company is expanding beyond merely providing equipment to also providing contract assembly and rework/repair services as well. Casey notes that even though APE is headquartered where it began in Key Largo, Florida, the company also has a facility in New York that was run by Bill’s sister Marilyn Clance until 2000. Recently, son Steven Spencer Scheu joined APE in 2022, and Dylan Cyrus Scheu also came aboard in 2024. “Even though manufacturing and assembly is now done in Southwestern Virginia, our Sales offices and corporate headquarters are still in the Florida Keys, where we began,” Casey adds. Casey joined the company in 1991. Casey and his father Bill founded the forced hot air rework division of the company in Florida in1993 with the Chipmaster SMD-1000 hot air-based rework system, a system still manufactured and available today and designed for the removal and replacement of SMT and BGA components.

Over the years, other hot air rework systems of different configurations have joined the lineup, including vision-assisted rework stations, pre-heat systems, plating, heat-seal bonding, top and bottom heat rework systems, and others. Early on, A.P.E. began providing equipment and services to the Military, and for 50 years has been a prime US Defense Contractor, according to Casey. The company moved into ‘cyberspace’ more than a decade ago with the purchase of the APE.com domain in 1994.

About APE

With more than 50 years’ experience, APE.com has earned a reputation as the industry standard for industrial electronics rework. APE’s products are constructed in the USA with ease of use and durability as key construction features. For more information, or to contact the company, visit www.APE.com.

NORWAY – Kitron has entered into a multi-year agreement with a US-based customer to manufacture advanced sensor-based products intended for the European market.

The agreement, valued at approximately EUR 7 million annually, will commence towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

The products will be built using Kitron’s established production capabilities in Europe, drawing on the company’s expertise in high-level assembly and complex electronics for the Connectivity market sector.

"This significant agreement is a strong endorsement of Kitron’s manufacturing capabilities and our ability to serve global customers through regional production models," says Kristoffer Asklöv, COO of Kitron. "It reflects our strategy to support growth in the Connectivity sector by combining technology leadership, operational excellence, and close customer collaboration."

This agreement further solidifies Kitron’s role as a key manufacturing partner in the digitalization and sensor-driven transformation of industrial markets and supports continued investment in European operations.