Quality & Compliance

Quality & Compliance

Structured quality control and compliance consideration throughout the entire procurement process. Depending on the product and customer requirements, corresponding standards, inspections and documentation can be implemented.

Our Approach

Quality Starts with Procurement

Every procurement request is considered from a quality perspective from the very beginning — from supplier selection through production to incoming goods inspection.

Supplier Qualification

Selection and evaluation of suppliers based on technical capabilities, capacities and existing certifications.

Specification Review

Comparison of technical requirements with manufacturer specifications prior to production.

Production Inspection

Monitoring of production and conducting interim inspections as needed.

Incoming Goods Inspection

Visual and technical inspection of incoming goods before shipment to the customer.

Documentation

Provision of inspection reports, material certificates and technical documentation as agreed.

Traceability

Traceable supply chain with batch tracking, if required by the customer.

Standards

Relevant Industry Standards

Depending on the product and application, the following standards can be considered in procurement and quality inspection.

IPC Standards for Circuit Boards and Assemblies

IPC-A-600

Acceptance criteria for circuit boards — classification and inspection criteria for PCB quality.

IPC-A-610

Acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies — the world's leading standard for assessing assembled circuit boards.

IPC J-STD-001

Requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies — soldering quality standard.

Material Compliance and Environmental Standards

RoHS

Restriction of Hazardous Substances — restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

REACH

EU regulation for the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemical substances.

Material Compliance

Consideration of customer-specific material requirements and documentation obligations.

Test Methods

Available Inspections and Documentation

Visual Inspection AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) X-Ray Inspection Electrical Tests Functional Tests Dimensional Inspection Inspection Reports Material Certificates CoC (Certificate of Conformity) Traceability First Article Inspection

Transparent Communication on Quality and Standards

The standards and test procedures mentioned describe options that can be integrated into the procurement process depending on the product, supplier and customer requirements. Specific quality requirements are individually agreed for each project.

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