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October 31, 2024 | Absolute EMS, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Absolute EMS, Inc., a six-time award-winning provider of fast turnaround, turnkey contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS), proudly announces its ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) registration, reinforcing its commitment to serving military, aerospace and defense OEM customers. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS provides advanced PCB assembly (PCBA) and box-build manufacturing solutions, supporting industries where precision and AS9100 certification compliance are critical.
With this ITAR registration, Absolute EMS is now fully authorized to manufacture and manage ITAR-compliant products, ensuring the strict handling of sensitive materials in accordance with U.S. export control laws. This registration is a key milestone for Absolute EMS, allowing the company to deepen its involvement in military manufacturing and expand its offerings to defense OEM customers.
“Our ITAR registration demonstrates our dedication to meeting the stringent requirements of the military and government sectors,” said Doug Dow, COO at Absolute EMS. “We are proud to add ITAR to our existing suite of certifications, which includes ISO 13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001 Class 3, and more, ensuring that our customers receive the highest level of reliability and quality.”
Absolute EMS’s state-of-the-art facility offers touchless electronics contract manufacturing, nitrogen reflow, and a satellite manufacturing model designed to enhance flexibility and efficiency. The company's capabilities serve a variety of industries, including medical manufacturing, military manufacturing and high-reliability applications, with a focus on printed circuit board assembly in Silicon Valley. Absolute EMS also operates under NAICS code 334418 and is UL Registered.
This ITAR registration further strengthens Absolute EMS's position as a high-performance EMS provider, delivering PCB assembly solutions that meet the most demanding requirements of the defense and aerospace sectors.
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