When considering a commercial related industry like advanced communications, medical , or high performance computing, we stay at the leading edge of innovation with rapidly changing technology, regulatory requirements, and political uncertainty. When looking at defense, satellite  or other sensitive projects, we may also be taking into account security and compliance. This is where you may rely on an ITAR EMS providers like Absolute EMS.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS is one of the world’s leading ITAR-compliant electronic manufacturing services companies that can provide advanced electronic manufacturing services while conforming to the toughest regulatory and security requirements. The ability to provide secure, high precision PCB assembly and box build production enables state-of-the-art technologies to be developed in a secure facility while not losing sight of the balance between development speed and necessary protection.

What Is ITAR and Why It Matters

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a set of regulations, specified by the U.S. government, and administered by the Department of State. It administers the manufacture, export, and interstate commerce of defense articles and defense related equipments of the United States Munitions List (USML). 

For businesses in the aerospace and defense industries, selecting an ITAR-registered EMS provider is an obligation rather than a voluntary decision. ITAR is a policy that ensures military technology does not fall into the wrong hands.

Absolute EMS is ITAR-registered, which means we meet and comply with all provisions around controlled access, data security, employee screening and secure handling of the all products. This approach to compliance is the basis of trust between Absolute EMS and our clients who are engaged in making high stakes products.

Enabling Innovation Through Secure Manufacturing

Innovation in defense electronics often requires miniaturized designs, custom PCBs, fast-track prototyping, effective system integration, and all within an environment of protection for intellectual property and sensitive data.

Absolute EMS combines the principle of best practices in manufacturing with a security first approach. Their facilities have restricted access, complete traceability of components, and documentation from end to end. By incorporating ITAR compliance into manufacturing at every level, Absolute EMS allows the engineers and R&D teams to keep innovating without sacrificing national security.

Advanced Capabilities in a Compliant Environment

Absolute EMS, an ITAR EMS provider, provides assistance for:   

• Turnkey PCB assembly for high-mix, low- to mid-volume production
• System integration including final assembly and functional testing
• Smart factory infrastructure with automated traceability and inspection systems.  

These capabilities benefit from compliance with certifications beyond ITAR that provide added confidence and trust for every project, like AS9100D (aerospace quality), ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 (for medical devices). 

Absolute EMS’s physical location in Silicon Valley also makes it easy to collaborate with clients of aerospace, military, medical, and AI-systems making them a strategic collaborator for cutting-edge innovation under ITAR.

Securing the Future of Technology

As global tensions continue to rise, and as more technology becomes increasingly embedded in defense and security operations, protecting the hardware is increasingly a priority. ITAR-compliant manufacturing companies such as Absolute EMS are an essential part of this endeavour. We protect sensitive designs and data and enable innovation and momentum for these high-risk sectors to develop at the speed they want while safeguarding the integrity that is required by law.

Clients can feel confident that their proprietary technologies are being protected in a facility that is both compliant and confidential, which is a much-needed quality in any company making contributions to the next generation of aerospace and defense systems.

Conclusion

When it comes to national defense and aerospace innovation, having the right EMS partner is everything. Absolute EMS is one of the few manufacturing partners that offers a unique combination of modern-day manufacturing with ITAR compliance. In addition to being one of the most trusted ITAR EMS providers in the U.S., Absolute EMS manufactures consistent with aerospace standards and policies.For organizations seeking innovation without sacrificing security, partnering with a trusted ITAR-compliant manufacturing company like Absolute EMS is not just beneficial, it’s essential.