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Absolute EMS Awarded Most Improved Smart Factory

SANTA CLARA, CA ― October 2024 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey contract manufacturing services, is delighted to announce its achievement of winning the 2024 Global Technology Award in the category of Most Improved Smart Factory. This prestigious award recognizes Absolute EMS’s significant advancements in smart factory technologies. The award was announced at a Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2024 ceremony during SMTA International. 

For nearly 30 years, Absolute EMS has been a trusted partner in delivering turnkey and consignment manufacturing services to leading firms in medical, aerospace/defense, industrial/semiconductor, and electronic engineering sectors. Known for its precision manufacturing capabilities, Absolute EMS is celebrated for providing flexibility, state-of-the-art quality, and high-reliability solutions tailored to the lifecycle requirements of its customers’ products.
Absolute EMS has invested in a cutting-edge 4.0 manufacturing facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is equipped with the latest technologies, including Surface Mount Technology, Solder Paste Inspection, Automatic Optical Inspection, and 3D X-ray, all of which are 4.0 capable. This includes the ability to place and inspect 008004 components—the smallest components in the world.

The company has demonstrated exceptional consistency and stability, ranging from limited production runs to large-scale tier 1 manufacturing. Absolute EMS’s sophisticated processes and equipment ensure high-quality production and enable easy transition to high-volume, Made-in-America builds after design validation. Furthermore, the company has a long history of building solid relationships with customers and partners.

“We are incredibly honored to receive the Global Technology Award for Most Improved Smart Factory,” said Doug Dow, COO at Absolute EMS. “This recognition reflects our ongoing dedication to innovation and our investment in advanced manufacturing technologies. Our focus on quality and scalability has enabled us to continuously improve and meet the growing needs of our customers.”

Since 2005, the prestigious Global Technology Awards have recognized the absolute best new innovations in the printed circuit assembly and packaging industries. It brings 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

For more information about Absolute EMS, 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://www.absolute-ems.com

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Absolute EMS Is a Two Time Service Excellence Award Winner

SANTA CLARA, CA ― October 2024 ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a six-time award-winning EMS provider of fast turnaround, turnkey contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS), is pleased to announce that it has won a 2024 Service Excellence Award (SEA) in the category of EMS $20-$100 Million. This marks the company’s second time winning this prestigious award, which was presented at ceremony on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at SMTA International.

The award was presented to Jayne Carthy, VP of Sales and Marketing at Absolute EMS by Mike Buetow, President of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA). The Service Excellence Awards, sponsored by CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY, are the only industry awards determined solely by direct customer feedback. The SEAs recognize exceptional customer service in areas such as dependability, timely delivery, ease of use, manufacturing quality, responsiveness, technology and overall value.
Absolute EMS, headquartered in Silicon Valley, continues to lead the way in high-reliability contract manufacturing for the medical, military, and satellite industries. With certifications including ISO 13485:2016, AS9100 Rev D, and ISO 9001:2015, the company is known for its cutting-edge technology and stringent manufacturing standards such as IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 Class 3. Absolute EMS is also UL Registered and operates under NAICS: 334418, delivering world-class services to clients across various sectors.

“Our second Service Excellence Award reflects the trust and confidence our customers place in us,” said Jayne Carthy. “We are proud to be recognized for providing exceptional service and solutions, especially in industries where precision and reliability are paramount.”

As an industry leader in printed circuit board assembly in Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS offers a wide range of advanced manufacturing capabilities, including touchless contract manufacturing and nitrogen reflow processes, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The company’s services are integral to medical manufacturing, military manufacturing, and satellite manufacturing, where product reliability is critical.

For more information about Absolute EMS and its manufacturing 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, Aerospace and Engineering. Learn more by visiting https://www.absolute-ems.com

2021 GLOBAL Technology Award for Contract Services

2021 GLOBAL Technology Award for Contract Services $15-25 million

Contract Services Award

Absolute EMS is a two-time winner in the category of Contract Services $15-25 million for its flexible, state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions. 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.

2021 Most Improved Smart Factory Award

2021 GLOBAL Technology Award for Most Improved Smart Factory

Absolute EMS was awarded Most Improved Smart Factory against tier one competition. The company has worked diligently over the last 2.5 years to bring a unique 4.0 EMS offering to Silicon Valley. Every piece of equipment within the company’s 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.

2020 GLOBAL Technology Award for Contract Services

2020 GLOBAL Technology Award for Contract Services $15-25 million

Absolute EMS is a two-time winner in the category of Contract Services $15-25 million for its flexible, state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions. 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.