SANTA CLARA, CA ― August 2024 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS
provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, is proud to announce its achievements in
supply chain excellence. With a commitment to delivering the highest quality products and
services, AEMS continues to set industry standards for efficiency, reliability and customer
satisfaction

Absolute EMS’s Supply Chain Solutions are driven by a comprehensive Supply Chain Policy,
dedicated to the complete exclusion of Conflict Minerals and Metals. This policy aligns the
company’s supply chain strategy with its customers’ objectives, ensuring timely market entry,
competitive pricing, material authenticity and uninterrupted supply chains. These efforts create additional value for customers, enhancing their competitiveness in the market.
With more than 20 years of experience in both domestic and international supply chain
management, Absolute EMS excels in procuring high-quality, competitively priced materials.
The company’s expertise spans across diverse sectors, including medical manufacturing, military manufacturing, and high-reliability manufacturing, making it a trusted partner for a broad
customer base.
AEMS’s certifications—ISO 13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-
STD-001 Class 3, and UL registration—demonstrate its commitment to maintaining the highest
standards of quality and reliability. Additionally, AEMS operates under NAICS: 334418,
providing exceptional services in satellite manufacturing, medical manufacturing and military
manufacturing. The company’s dedication to excellence is further highlighted by its Imperial
code 008004, touchless contract manufacturing processes, and nitrogen reflow capabilities.
The company’s extensive Counterfeit Parts Prevention Program ensures that all assemblies are
equipped with authentic components, safeguarding the integrity of customer products. AEMS
also supports customers with programs utilizing consigned materials, further enhancing
flexibility and customer satisfaction.
“Our success in supply chain management is a testament to our commitment to quality and
reliability,” said Doug Dow, COO of Absolute EMS Inc. “By focusing on material authenticity,
competitive pricing and timely delivery, we provide our customers with the tools they need to
succeed in today’s competitive market.”
Absolute EMS continues to innovate and lead in the field of printed circuit board assembly,
offering top-tier contract manufacturing services that meet the stringent requirements of the
medical, military, and high-reliability sectors. With a focus on Supplier Relationship
Management (SRM), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Purchase Order Management,
Quality Control and Global Logistics, AEMS ensures that customers receive the best possible
products, on time and within budget.

For more information about Absolute EMS’s supply chain solutions, visit www.absolute-
ems.com.
About Absolute EMS
Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers award-winning manufacturing services in a
state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. The company won Global Technology Awards in 2020 and
2021 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 manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. The Absolute EMS focused
verticals are Medical, Military, Industrial, Networking, and Engineering. Learn more by visiting
https://absolute-ems.com.
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Absolute EMS’s materials organization ensures that engineers get the materials they need
precisely when they need them. Leveraging extensive experience, the Absolute EMS team
excels in supply chain management, making the NPI process efficient and stress-free. The
company’s state-of-the-art factory boasts the industry’s strongest equipment sets, offering
unmatched versatility and quality checks integrated into every step of the process. This
commitment to quality and efficiency is evident in key features:

• Real-Time Component Validation: Off-line value checks taking too much time? No
problem. Our SMT lines validate component values during machine placement,
significantly reducing downtime and ensuring accuracy.
• Efficient Multi-Assembly Production: Managing multiple assemblies simultaneously?
No problem. Our machines are capable of running multiple assemblies/programs with a
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single setup, eliminating the need for teardown and reset, thereby saving valuable time
and accelerating product delivery to market.
• Advanced Miniaturization Capabilities: Need miniaturization? No problem. Our factory
equipment is designed to place and see the Imperial size 008004 componentry, meeting
the demands of modern, compact electronic designs.
The team at Absolute EMS is committed to transparency and excellence throughout the
production process. The facility is a 4.0 smart manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest
standards of efficiency and quality. Key features include:
• Rapid Assembly Turns: We offer 1 to 5-day assembly turns to meet tight deadlines and
expedite time-to-market.
• Expedited Material Procurement: Our material procurement process is optimized to
minimize excess and ensure timely delivery.
• Full Testing Solutions: Comprehensive testing solutions are available to ensure
product reliability and performance.
By integrating these advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions, Absolute EMS helps
engineers overcome the challenges of NPI, ensuring a smoother, faster, and more reliable path
from prototype to production.
Absolute EMS’s certifications, including ISO13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-
A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001 Class 3, and UL Registration, demonstrate its commitment to high
reliability manufacturing in various sectors such as satellite manufacturing, medical
manufacturing and military manufacturing.
For more information about Absolute EMS’s process engineering solutions, visit www.absolute-
ems.com.

About Absolute EMS
Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers award-winning manufacturing services in a
state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. The company won Global Technology Awards in 2020 and
2021 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 manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. The Absolute EMS focused
verticals are Medical, Military, Industrial, Networking, and Engineering. Learn more by visiting
https://absolute-ems.com.

Keywords: EMS provider, Contract manufacturing, PCB assembly, Printed circuit board assembly, Printed circuit
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Class 3, UL Registered, NAICS: 334418, Satellite manufacturing, Medical manufacturing, Military manufacturing,
High reliability manufacturing, Imperial code 008004, Touchless contract manufacturing, Nitrogen reflow

SANTA CLARA, CA ― May 2024 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, was honored with two prestigious awards by Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor of Santa Clara County in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community and two decades of excellence in business.

The first award, the Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition, celebrates Absolute EMS’s 20 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Santa Clara community. For the past two decades, Absolute EMS has been a cornerstone of the local business landscape, delivering manufacturing expertise, exceptional services, and cutting-edge equipment and technology solutions. While Absolute EMS has been in operation for 27 years, the last 20 years have seen the company thrive and flourish in Santa Clara, making significant contributions to the local economy and fostering innovation and growth in the region.
The second award, also a Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition, was presented to Absolute EMS’s CEO, Jeff Bullis, in acknowledgment of his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to both the business community and philanthropic initiatives in the area. Bullis’ visionary leadership has been instrumental in guiding Absolute EMS to success and establishing the company as a prominent figure in the industry. Moreover, his commitment to philanthropy has positively impacted numerous charitable organizations in the Santa Clara region, further demonstrating Absolute EMS’s dedication to giving back to the community.

“We are deeply honored to receive these prestigious awards from Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor,” said Jeff Bullis, CEO of Absolute EMS. “For the past two decades, Absolute EMS has been privileged to call Santa Clara home, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant business community and support local charitable organizations. These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and the community for many years to come.”

With expertise in PCB assembly and high-reliability manufacturing, Absolute EMS specializes in serving industries such as satellite, medical, and military manufacturing. Certified to ISO13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, and ISO 9001:2015 standards, Absolute EMS ensures the highest quality and reliability in its products and services. The company’s commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its adherence to IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 Class 3 standards, as well as its UL Registered status. Utilizing touchless contract manufacturing and nitrogen reflow technology, Absolute EMS delivers superior results, even for the most challenging projects, including those requiring Imperial code 008004 components.

For more information about Absolute EMS and its comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, visit absolute-ems.com. 

About Absolute EMS

Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers award-winning manufacturing services in a state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. The company won Global Technology Awards in 2020 and 2021 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 manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. The Absolute EMS focused verticals are Medical, Military, Industrial, Networking, and Engineering. Learn more by visiting https://absolute-ems.com. 

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SANTA CLARA, CA ― June 2022 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, is pleased to announce that the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) EMBA students visited its facility in Santa Clara on Wednesday, June 10, 2022. The visit was part of the University’s weeklong Business Excellence study on managing innovation in organizations.

The students study how organizations gain competitive advantage through the way they manage innovation (services, processes, marketing, management systems, technology and products). As the practicum for the course, the one-week trip is planned to visit organizations noted for managing innovation.

The trip starts out in Sacramento to gain perspective of the business climate in California. Then the students visit Silicon Valley to look at specific examples of innovation management. The goal in visiting companies is to gain insights on how they manage the innovation/creative process (hiring, training, organization, processes, systems, etc.). In addition to Absolute EMS, the students visit Google, Dell and other tech companies.

Robert Clark, PhD, Adjunct Professor – LMU EMBA, stated, “It was great seeing how a smaller company, like Absolute EMS, has built a culture of innovation. This showed not only in their facilities, but also in the atmosphere of pride, integrity and customer service that we experienced while touring the Absolute EMS facility and speaking with Doug Dow and Jayne Carthy.”

The EMBA Program at Loyola Marymount University ranks 6th in the West and 24th in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek. LMU is a top U.S. business school that values academics, personal growth and professional achievement.

Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Speed-to-market starts with engineering services, and extends into prototypes, pilots and then into production.

A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.

SANTA CLARA, CA ― February 2022 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its 2022 surveillance audit for the AS9100 Rev D SAE International Aerospace Standard, again with zero findings. The company manages, controls and audits its own processes, in addition to having outside certification bodies verifying that its QMS meet the requirements.

Michele Mountain, Director of Quality, commented, “I am so proud to be a Senior Manager at Absolute EMS. AEMS is known for consistent quality and process control. The fact that we have completed our AS9100 surveillance audit with zero findings is a tribute to the team, hard work, process control and our commitment to excellence.”

This standard includes ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements and specifies additional aviation, space and defense industry requirements, definitions and notes. Absolute EMS continues to take the necessary steps to improve the quality of its products and services and to enhance customer satisfaction.

As the internationally recognized standard for aerospace Quality Management Systems, AS9100 is based on seven quality management principles: Customer Focus, Leadership, Engagement of People, Process Approach, Improvement, Evidence-based decision making and Relationship Management. Absolute EMS’ QMS is based on these principles.

Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Speed-to-market starts with engineering services and extends into prototypes, pilots and then into production.

A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.

SANTA CLARA, CA ― November 2021 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, received TWO 2021 GLOBAL Technology Awards in the categories of Contract Services $15-25 million and Most Improved Smart Factory. The awards were announced during a ceremony that took place Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 during productronica in Munich, Germany.

Absolute EMS COO Doug Dow commented about the award: “On behalf of all of us at Absolute EMS, we are deeply humbled and honored to receive these awards. We have worked diligently over the last 2.5 years to bring a unique 4.0 EMS offering to Silicon Valley. Every piece of equipment within our walls is not only new, but the best the industry has to offer. The miniaturization, flexibility, traceability and ability to scale are several years ahead of the current industry demands. Above all, we appreciate the support and recognition!”

Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leader in offering manufacturing services in a state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. Founded in 1996, the company originally serviced the medical industry, thus its focus on controlled manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. Since its inception, Absolute EMS has broadened its verticals to include medical, military, industrial, networking and engineering.

The company has been in business for 25 years, delivering flexible state-of-the-art, low-cost solutions. Absolute EMS provides turnkey and consignment manufacturing services to medical, aerospace/defense, industrial/semiconductor, and electronic engineering firms who need precision manufacturing capability.

Absolute EMS’ production capacity ranges from limited runs to large scale tier 1 production, with consistently high-quality results. The team helps to safeguard your valuable IP, ensuring IP protection to United States standards throughout the manufacturing process; prototype thru delivery.

The GLOBAL Technology Awards have recognized the very best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries since 2005. The prestigious awards contest has been bringing together the global SMT and advanced packaging industry in a celebration of the companies and people that are achieving the highest standards and driving our industry forward. For more information, visit www.globalsmt.net/awards

A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for efficient manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.

SANTA CLARA, CA ― June 2021 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, has purchased an iCube XL 24″ Selective Solder System from Juki Automation Systems, Inc. Like the Juki brand, the iCube is known for its high quality, flexibility and reliability. The feature-rich, all-in-one selective soldering system is designed for high-end production.

With the new iCube inline system, Absolute EMS can process three PCBs simultaneously: one PCB in the fluxer, one PCB in the preheat station, and one PCB in the soldering station, ensuring faster cycle times.

Carlos Eijansantos, Director of Sales and Marketing, Juki Automation Systems, said “Juki is really looking forward to helping Absolute EMS push their process envelope. The iCube XL has the control and the capability to solder any of their boards, and gives them a very strong solution for their customers’ requirements.”

Preheating is a critical stage of the selective soldering process, especially with Pb-free alloys and thermally challenging PCBs. For this reason, the iCube comes standard with a full-size IR bottom-side preheater and optional dual topside IR or convection preheaters that will ensure proper flux activation and perfect topside fill even on the most challenging products.

Doug Dow, Absolute EMS COO, commented: “When you walk into Absolute EMS, the first thing you will notice is how clean and well controlled the facility is, and how every piece of equipment is new. We have strategically upgraded our facility to be one of the most sophisticated 4.0 manufacturing facilities in Silicon Valley. Adding the Juki iCube to our portfolio was an easy decision. Many of our customers have large format requirements, and the Juki iCube provides us with the precision, accuracy and flexibility that we need to support their challenging requirements.”

Absolute EMS, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leader in offering manufacturing services in a state-of-the-art, high-technology EMS facility. Founded in 1996, the company originally serviced the medical industry, thus its focus on controlled manufacturing that is scalable and repeatable. Since its inception, Absolute EMS has broadened its verticals to include medical, military, industrial, networking and engineering.

A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for efficient manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.

SANTA CLARA, CA ― May 2021 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, is pleased to announce that it has selected the Aegis Software FactoryLogix® platform. The new software will support Absolute EMS’ requirements for on-demand adaptability, complete product traceability, paperless factory and contextualized insights to support its highly regulated customers in aerospace & defense, medical and automotive industries. The company will leverage FactoryLogix to support the entire production flow, connect shop floor to top floor, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, elevating quality and customer experience.

“We have a long history of delivering superior products and services to our customers, and we view our digital transformation journey with FactoryLogix as a critical step to achieving transformative benefits of Industry 4.0 and driving a distinct competitive advantage,” stated Doug Dow, COO, Absolute EMS. “FactoryLogix was the only solution that provided a robust, flexible platform for the complete manufacturing lifecycle that could support our diverse requirements and aggressive growth strategy. We remain committed to delivering exceptional quality products on time to our customers, and FactoryLogix is fundamental in continuing our mission to exceed customer expectations.”

Absolute EMS is implementing a comprehensive mix of FactoryLogix’s capabilities such as production preparation and management, process workflow designer, interactive work instructions, manufacturing execution and tracking, quality and non-conformance management, IIoT connectivity, product and process traceability, manufacturing intelligence, and more.

“Absolute EMS is a prime example of a leading manufacturer that recognizes how innovative technology solutions can catapult their operations to the next level and set them apart from their competition. We are very pleased that they selected FactoryLogix as their Industry 4.0 platform to digitize and optimize their manufacturing operations for continuous process improvement and operational excellence,” stated Jason Spera, CEO and Co-Founder of Aegis Software. “Our uniquely adaptive platform provides Absolute EMS with unparalleled capabilities to quickly pivot manufacturing processes to support a diverse portfolio of products without added costs or downtime. We are very excited to work together with Absolute EMS as they digitally transform their operations and their business.”

FactoryLogix is a holistic and modular IIoT-based MES platform that delivers leading-edge technology with easily configurable modules to support and execute a discrete manufacturer’s strategy towards Industry 4.0. FactoryLogix manages the entire manufacturing lifecycle: from product launch to material logistics, through manufacturing execution and quality management, to powerful analytics and real-time dashboards. This end-to-end platform is helping companies accelerate product introductions, streamline processes, improve quality and traceability, reduce costs, and gain greater visibility for competitive advantage and profitability.
 
Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Speed-to-market starts with engineering services, and extends into prototypes, pilots and production.
 
A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.

SANTA CLARA, CA ― April 2021 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, is pleased to announce that it has completed its 2021 recertification audit for the AS9100 Rev D SAE International Aerospace Standard. Absolute EMS manages, controls and audits its own processes, in addition to having outside certification bodies verifying that its quality management system (QMS) meets requirements.

This standard includes ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements and specifies additional aviation, space and defense industry requirements, definitions and notes. As the internationally recognized standard for aerospace quality management systems, AS9100 is based on seven quality management principles: customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management. Absolute EMS’ QMS is based on these principles.

Michele Mountain, Director of Quality commented: “Absolute EMS is proud to have completed our AS9100D recertification audit in record time. The performance of the audit, responses, auditor acceptance and recertification all happened within one week. This was made possible by our commitment to continuous improvement, the fine-tuning of our processes, and a strong understanding of the standard. Our core commitment to the industry is, and has always been, quality and reliability. This is a true reflection of the service we have been providing for more than 25 years; a high quality, rapid response manufacturing environment that is scalable and repeatable.”  

In addition to its AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 certification, Absolute EMS is ISO 13485 certified. The company continues to take the necessary steps to improve the quality of its products and services to enhance customer satisfaction.
 
Absolute EMS is a leader in end-to-end electronic manufacturing services solutions that help its customers rapidly introduce innovative new technology by facilitating speed-to-market in their marketplace. Speed-to-market starts with engineering services, and extends into prototypes, pilots and production.
 
A long-time commitment to sustainability contributes to Absolute EMS leading the way for manufacturing operations among EMS organizations.