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IPC's Validation Services Program has awarded an IPC-1791, Trusted Electronic Designer, Fabricator and Assembler Requirements Qualified Manufacturers Listing (QML) to TTM Technologies, Inc.’s San Diego, Calif. facility. TTM, a global provider of printed circuit boards, has now earned a QML listing for 13 of its North American facilities.
Requirements for QML listing to IPC-1791 include product and quality system, supply chain risk management system (SCRM), a security system including compliance to NIST SP 800-171, Export Control Laws (ITAR and EAR), and a chain of custody system (ChoC) review.
Phil Titterton, COO of TTM Technologies, stated, “We are proud to participate in the IPC-1791 trusted standard qualification program inclusive of our design, PCB fabrication and assembly operations. We are equally proud of our 13 facilities achieving this rigorous validation in support of the U.S. DoD and our customer’s requirements and needs. A secure and trusted electronics supply base in North America is vital to national security.”
IPC's Validation Services QPL/QML Programs were developed to promote supply chain verification and recognition. It also provides auditing and qualification of electronics companies' products and identifies processes that conform to IPC standards.
"Different from other audit programs, IPC's Validation Services Programs uniquely provides technical and in-depth assessments of products and processes following IPC standards," said Randy Cherry, IPC director of Validation Services. "We are pleased to especially recognize TTM Technologies, Inc.’s significant achievement of earning a QML for 13 of its North American facilities, ensuring a place on the list of IPC's network of trusted QML suppliers."
