Overview INTRODUCTION Established in 1995, Suntronic is a diversified Electronic Manufacturing Service provider supporting the oil and gas, medical devices, industrial controls, semiconductor, military, telecommunication, and scientific instrumentation industries. Suntronic facilities consist of over 110,000 square feet of Integrated production and office floor space organized for efficient execution, with corporate headquarters located in, Texas. Within each facility, Suntronic is able to offer its customers a complete manufacturing package including supply chain management, PCBA, product test, box build, integration, order fulfillment and reverse logistics., TX 77099, TX 78744
Design Services At Suntronic, we have a fully-staffed team of degreed engineers. Our Engineering Group supports all phases of the manufacturing process from the conceptual phase of product development through prototype and production, to ensure maximum efficiency and greatest precision for our customers. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Understanding the challenges EMS Providers face in supporting prototype, production or short runs. At Suntronic we are equipped with specific equipment dedicated to service this need. As a result, our engineers and operators are highly experienced in making prototypes which translates to faster turn-around and very precise results. Innovation is fundamental to our organization and our engineering team, along with our skilled craftsmen, Suntronic can provide assistance to our customers with product development. We provide design assistance, engineering assistance, determine the manufacturability of the assembly, and recommend the best application/processes for our customers product. This proactive approach allows our engineers to work with customers in a timely manner, to resolve manufacturing concerns before production begins. RAPID PROTOTYPING Whether it is a 5 Day, 3 Day, 24 Hour or even same day services our NPI and Prototyping lines within each of our three facilities are fully capable and are ready to help fulfill your needs. We encourage our customers to do prototypes because this is most cost effective in the long run. Having a prototype will allow you and our engineers to recommend and implement design changes which will improve manufacturability. DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING At Suntronic, we believe that it s not enough to produce a prototype. We also need to help our customers get the most value out of the manufacturing process. That s why our engineers work with our customers throughout the product development phases to make sure that products meet manufacturing guidelines. Not only do we ensure a high degree of solderability, quality, and value in our customers products, but we also provide both time and cost efficiency in our proven, manufacturing process., TX 77099, TX 78744
Prototyping Services At Suntronic, each facility is equipped with dedicated prototyping SMT lines and process verification equipment to ensure our customer with highest quality standard with the quickest turn around time. With many years' experience of new product development and manufacturing new products, Suntronic staff at each facility are focused on making the complex journey from initial concept to a saleable finished product as swift and cost effective as possible for its customers. Many EMS Providers cannot support prototype production or short runs. At Suntronic we are equipped with specific equipment dedicated to service this need. As a result, our engineers and operators are very experienced in making prototypes which translates to faster turn-around and very precise results. RAPID PROTOTYPING Whether it is a 5 Day, 3 Day, 24 Hour or even same day services our NPI and Prototyping lines within each of our three facilities are fully capable are ready to help fulfill your needs. We encourage our customers to do prototypes because this is most cost effective in the long run. Having a prototype will allow you and our engineers to recommend and implement design changes which will improve manufacturability. Providing rapid prototype assembly services and with a quick-response supply chain, Suntronic can get new hardware revisions onto the design engineer s bench for testing in the minimum of time. With rapid prototype assembly being one of a wider range of procurement and manufacturing services for regular production, Suntronic is able to support its customers through the entire project. FLEXIBILITY As an EMS provider, we understand the cost effectiveness of procuring bulk inventory during the product development phases. As a result, typically components arrives in conditions inefficient for pick and place machines. Cut tape strips, matrix trays with oversized pockets or simply a plastic bag are less than ideal forms. However, at Suntronic we have carefully invested into specific equipment's to support our customers and together overcome these challenges., TX 77099, TX 78744
PCB Assembly 1 of 4 SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY At Suntronic, we continually optimize our manufacturing environment to take full advantage of the latest printed circuit board assembly equipment available. Whether high mix low volumes that ranges from a few units for prototypes, to modest quantities for pre-production, and to hundreds of thousands in volume production, our equipment strategy is designed to produce a highly flexible manufacturing environment that meets the changing needs of our customers. This consist of multiple identically configured lines, as well as, equipment feeders for offline setups. Our robust board assembly operations can accommodate a variety of highly complex technology requirements such as BGA, UBGA, CSP and small profile passives down to and including 0201. All of our facilities employ common manufacturing equipment platforms and common manufacturing quality system. This allows a rapid transition of manufacturing operations. Either as a dual site qualification plan, or to address disaster recovery risks. The use of our powerful real time shop floor quality tracking systems enables our engineering teams to quickly address any issues that arise, strengthening production quality and minimizing operational costs., TX 77099, TX 78744
PCB Assembly 2 of 4 CONVENTIONAL LEADED TECHNOLOGY In spite of the continuing growth in the use of surface mount technology, the use of conventional leaded components in new products continues in strength. Suntronic staff have many decades of experience in hand assembly, working to IPC 610 class 3, the high reliability standard of workmanship. With a dedicated workforce and a comprehensive infrastructure of work instructions and procedures, Suntronic facilities manufacture product for demanding customers where consistency of quality is essential. SPECIAL PROCESSES Suntronic offers a variety of less common processes, including the use of HMP (High Melting Point Solder), Pb88 and Au80. With these special processes come specific cleaning processes such as ultrasonic baths and vapor degreasing which we can support. SELECTIVE WAVE SOLDER Suntronic employs Selective Wave soldering machines to achieve consistent quality and process control when assembling boards having multiple grounds, power planes, or dense populations of SMT components on both sides. Our equipment is also setup to support both Tin/Lead processes and Lead Free processes with interchangeable solder pots. AOI In addition to the microscopes used throughout the facilities, Suntronic has special in-house inspection tools including AOI. At Suntronic, we have specific AOIs that will suit our customers needs; moving gantry AOIs supporting batch production and prototypes to complete in-line systems with line scanning capabilities reducing cycle times down to mere seconds., TX 77099, TX 78744
PCB Assembly 3 of 4 FLYING PROBE Cont d Designed to detect manufacturing defects on printed circuit boards, these testers utilize high speed independently moving probes, making it easy to access test points, vias, component pads and fine pitch parts. Since no conventional bed-of-nails (test fixture) is required and the initial test program creation from the CAD file is quick and easy, total development time is measured in hours instead of days. FLYING PROBE Flying probe testing capability gives our customers the flexibility to give prototypes and small volume builds full testing coverage without creating expensive custom fixtures and programs., TX 77099, TX 78744
PCB Assembly 4 of 4 CONFORMAL COATING One of the most important considerations for PCB conformal coating is ensuring that the coating is compatible with your design goals. The coating must meet your assemblies requirements and be the most efficient solution for your product. Suntronic offers adaptable, case-by-case variations to guarantee that your conformal coatings are the ideal match for your specific needs, from first articles to large production quantities. Our engineering, production, quality control and customer service teams will work with you to create the best solution for your product. We deliver the most in-depth engineering services available for our customers, including guidance for product/conformal coating compatibility in the design and development stages. X-RAY In addition to microscopes and AOIs used throughout the facilities Suntronic employs X-ray systems capable of 2D inspection and 3D inspection workflow., TX 77099, TX 78744
Cable Assembly CABLE ASSEMBLY SERVICES Offering one of industry s most comprehensive portfolio of services, our cable assembly service plays a vital role in our business capability. At Suntronic, we provide customers with a wide range of cost-effective high performance interconnect solutions, cable assemblies and wire harnesses. Suntronic s skilled cable assemblers take pride in producing high quality interconnect cable systems that meet IPC A620 standards. Our investment in the latest automatic strip, termination and testing equipment ensures quality and efficiency in each cable we assemble and ship., TX 77099, TX 7844
Mechanical Assy MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Mechanical assembly is the process of assembling individual components together to become a working module. Assemblies can consist of various parts, from machined parts to commercial standard parts such as screws, nuts, and pins. It may also include plastic, metal, or a variety of other materials. The processes of combining the components may include mechanical torque, brazing, welding, or a variety of other possible processes. Hardware and assembly can be the finalizing step in a part production process. That's why Suntronic does mechanical assembly the right way. From single pieces, to subassemblies, to total turnkey mechanical assemblies we've got you covered., TX 77099, TX 78744
Box Build & Integrations BOX BUILD & INTEGRATIONS Whether it is a simple product involving integrating a PCB into an enclosure, or a front panel assembly equipped with display, full harness, connectors, switches and or fuses, Suntronic can provide this. In addition, going beyond the remit of a typical box build, Suntronic engineering and manufacturing teams are highly experienced in the production of complex electro-mechanical 'mechatronics'. At Suntronic, Self-contained manufacturing cells are designed to customer requirements. These flexible cells can handle many different configurations and changing production needs. In Addition, our highly experienced manufacturing specialists are trained to accommodate shifting production schedules and product reconfigurations, while maintaining optimum quality and productivity. The skills of our people, and the innovative tools and technologies we employ are at the core of our ability to deliver the responsiveness, flexibility, and accountability our customers require. Through our best in class manufacturing processes, responsiveness and flexibility, Suntronic continues to deliver a broad range of highly configurable and complex system assembly services to our customers., TX 77099, TX 78744
Test Services 1 of 2 TEST SERVICES Our Test Engineering department is staffed with experienced electrical engineers and technicians who excel at working with customers to develop methodologies and design fixtures to reduce overall manufacturing costs, improve production yields, identify failures early, support root cause analysis, and assist customers with DFT (Design For Test) analysis. Our extensive testing capabilities are more than enough for any need. Depending on product design, component selection, production procedure and batch volume, we aim to draw together a testing strategy that delivers the highest product quality. FUNCTIONAL TEST Every product needs a different approach to the function test, because every product performs a different function. Our competent engineering team creates efficient custom testing systems in-house, perfectly suited to your exact product. For low to medium volume products, functional fixtures are the strategy of choice. Our engineers and technicians work closely with customers to develop test fixtures that simulate device operating environments and can provide 100% verification of functionality. Just inspecting or verifying components does not determine if the end product will actually work. Our goal is to deliver working products to our customers, not just correctly manufactured units that may or may not function., TX 77099, TX 78744
Test Services 2 of 2 DESIGN FOR TEST If a product design considers testing up front, test development will be significantly easier and less costly. Test coverage will be much higher leading to the better assurance that the delivered product works. Identifying non-functional product is only a portion of the test operation mission. Feedback to manufacturing is essential. Without feedback, improvement cannot be achieved. BURN-IN TEST Burn-in testing provides the verifications you need so that your product will perform, survive and last in real-life environments. TEST AND CALIBRATION All test data is recorded and backed up on our centralized server and coast to coast data centers. Our test and calibration program insures our quality assurance equipment is fully operational and working to NIST standards., TX 77099, TX 78744
Quality QUALITY At Suntronic, we believe that quality cannot be inspected into the product, its built in. Our highly trained engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance staff work closely together and are involved in all aspect of producing a quality product for our customers. We believe quality has been the cornerstone of our success. Suntronic closely adheres to specifications and standards called out by our customers. Through internal and external requirements, Suntronic maintains ISO 9001:2008 certification with independent verification from both 3rd party certification and customer audits. To insure our customers' complete satisfaction, we will tailor a customer acceptance test program that will assure product reliability from the first unit through the end of product or application life. Quality is the top commitment Suntronic. While we certify our personnel to IPC-A-610 and 620 we can also certify them to our customers specific quality requirements. This gives our customer, the confidence that their product is manufactured to meet their specifications., TX 77099, TX 78744
Repair & Refurb. Depot REPAIR & REFURB. Whether is it warranty or post-warranty repair, Suntronic can tailor a solution for our customers. Our technicians are experts when it comes to electronic repair. In addition to replacing components, we can diagnose and make repairs at board level. All repaired electronics are thoroughly tested, cleaned, and repackaged according to your request. From component-level electronics to complex electromechanical assemblies Suntronic offers a complete range of integrated repair services. Our focus is on providing innovative, cost-effective and low-risk solutions to repair problems. Suntronic specialized repair team can help you to effectively support your existing product base while allowing you to focus on growing your business., TX 77099, TX 78744
Partnered R&D Services Our R&D Partners are a member of the Forge House Group of companies, offering a variety of research and development capabilities. In Conjunction with other Forge House organizations, we offer comprehensive solutions to clients that require end to end turnkey development. This includes production, testing, maintenance and life service capability. Services Includes: MECHANICAL Design of mechanical Structures Machine design including mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic system Piping system, pressure vessels, process and plant equipment (UK based) Mechanical system and process design Plastic design including molded product design Vacuum and pressure systems and processes MATERIALS Development, analysis, design and testing of materials Plastic, polymers, ferrous, and non-ferrous materials Deposition coating and organic and inorganic materials development SCIENCES Mathematical development of algorithms and procedures Digital signal processing Inertial math and physics High Precision time research and clock development ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICS Design and integration of electronic systems Low and high voltage electrical system and system element design Micro controller, FPGA and ASIC based development experience Printed wiring board (PWB) design Motor controller design