April, 2012
www.us-tech.com Stellar Microelectronics: Making Micro a Big Deal Continued from previous page
short cycle time lean manufacturing. Stellar is an ISO9001, ISO13485
and AS9100 certified manufacturer, recently achieving an upgrade of reg- istration of its Quality Management Systems to AS9100:_2009 Revision C. AS9100C represents the highest level of registration for aviation, space and defense organizations. Stellar is also a Trusted IC Supplier for the De - partment of Defense (DMEA Cer - tification of Trust) and ITAR regis- tered.
Optimizing Client Products “We excel at optimizing our
clients’ products,” says Gregory Horton, President of Stellar. “Op - timizing the product, the process, and the program, we assess each facet of a customer’s relationship to their product and customize our approach to suit them. Our engineers and supply chain experts streamline the manufacturing process, and our product managers are adept at creat- ing delivery systems best suited for each client. We help our customers design effective products and enable them to slide their scale of produc- tion as demands require. This helps them stay competitive while keeping production stateside, IP safe and quality high. “We have customers who have
Firstronic: Eliminating Hidden Costs
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turing execution system (MES) mod- ule, EDI customer and supplier interfaces, and online quality data collection/reporting tools. Since Plex is cloud-based, Firstronic and cus- tomer personnel will be able to access Plex information remotely.
ProManage Integrates with Plex The Plex/ProManage IT synergy
provides a significant advantage —the ability to provide exceptional levels of responsiveness and project visibility with minimal overhead resources. Once a project is loaded into the sys- tem, the project team gains a 24/7 vir- tual assistant. The ProManage system acts as a “force multiplier” by tracking critical tasks and notifying members of the project team as soon as a time- line begins to slip, and escalates if the slippage isn’t immediately addressed. It also serves as a centralized data- base for all project activities, support- ing both traceability and product his- tory recordkeeping.
The Supply Chain Companies do not compete
against other companies. In reality, supply chains compete against other supply chains. Efficient supply chain management minimizes liability and reduces overall cost. Firstronic lever- ages its supply base expertise as part of design for manufactur abil - ity/testability (DFM/DFT) recom- mendation development. PCB fabri- cators may provide input on opti- mum layouts for boards, and test fix- ture suppliers may recommend the best layout for test coverage.
Continued on page 28 1 The Only Thing Faster Is JUKI’s ROI
Zentech Manufacturing, Inc. is a premier elec- tronics contract manufacturing company with a strong presence in the defense and aerospace markets. Zentech has been a Juki customer since 1998 and values their continued commitment to R&D and new product development. Being able to use existing feeders on all their new equipment is a huge advantage. Ease of equipment operation makes expansion incredibly easy.
“At Zentech we strive to provide a great product at a fair price. We remain a loyal Juki customer because they offer outstanding quality and great support. We recently purchased a new line of Juki equipment to include their FX-3 high-speed chip shooter. The only thing faster than the FX-3 is the ROI (Return on Investment).”
Matt Turpin, President of Zentech
www.zentech.com
Call Juki today to learn more about our outstanding reliability, service and support.
considered offshore production. However, typically when a new prod- uct is introduced, production is rela- tively low, then ramps up to meet demand. Offshore setups typically have to make a ‘jump’ from low quan- tity stateside production to large- scale manufacturing thousands of miles away. This ‘jump’ interrupts production and, because it essential- ly initiates a new production line, can threaten quality. “More and more companies are
realizing that offshore projects are not the bargains they appear to be — intellectual-property risk, the cost and time of travel to audit distant suppliers, unpredictable fuel costs impacting shipping, general global
unrest, and the consequences of sep- arating manufacturing from engi- neering staff, all increase the cost of doing business overseas. “Because of our dedication to
process management and flexibility, we can compete economically with off- shore solutions. In 2010, we had over 100 new product introductions. The added benefit for our customers is that they can adjust production levels without having to change suppliers. Many of them also appreciate the IP protection found at our secure site, as well as the high quality product we maintain even at high run rates. “It’s all about managed, meas-
ured manufacturing. We minimize the risk for our clients by providing
lower costs, higher quality, and effi- cient product delivery.” By anticipating and adapting as
technology changes new opportuni- ties are created, and Stellar has grown with its clients’ needs. The company’s ability to design efficiency into products, manufacturing tool- ing, and automated processes, allows the company to stay cost-competitive in a global market yet provide servic- es at a personal level — priceless in today’s competitive market. Contact: Stellar Micro -
electronics, 28454 Livingston Avenue, Valencia, CA 91355 % 661-775-3500 E-mail:
info@stellarmicro.com Web:
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