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These bite size and (can you believe it?) entertaining audio broadcasts bypass all the baloney. The Assembly Brothers (Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall of ITM Consulting) give you the straight scoop on your electronics assembly and SMT questions.
Whether you are struggling with new technologies or a stubborn defect, ITM can help you resolve the problem.
ITM's proven diagnostic routines and resources help you determine the sources of yield lowering defects as well as improve processes that are believed to be under control — both in-house or supplier related.
Most important, ITM's SMT Process Troubleshooting Analysis and Corrective Action Report helps our clients learn how to avoid future problems and to become self-sufficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting. learn more
Quality and Profitability Audit
In difficult economic times, quality and profitability are essential, but can be so challenging. Very small improvements in productivity can result in exponential improvements in profit.
Let's say you were losing just 3 minutes per shift each day. Maybe you waited a little to replenish the solder paste, or dallied some when you went to get the stencil for the new job. No big deal, right? WRONG!
The only profits you generate are from the products coming off the end of your lines! On the average line you would lose $90K of production per year for just these 3 minutes per shift lost each day.
This Quality and Profitability Audit will identify the areas where you can eliminate lost time, AND give you the tools to make sure you don't slip back into time wasting habits. learn more
With constant change, small margins and very challenging economic currents it is essential that your suppliers perform optimally.
Could the quality and yield of your PCB build be improved?
Can you determine how?
Does your company have the manpower, skills and expertise to definitively assess the procedures, equipment, materials, human resources being used to build your product?
While many suppliers can "talk the talk" (as reflected in SSQA, ISO and other "paper" audits) — ITM Supplier Assessment assures that they are "walking the walk".
We don't merely "score" the supplier, we make concrete recommendations to improve the supplier's manufacturing process. learn more
ITM's unique and patented SMT Process Audit begins with us bringing our PC Board Fabrication and SMT Assembly expertise on-site to your facility.
Unlike other audits, we don't just point out what you are doing wrong — our SMT Process Audit makes positive and objective recommendations on how to do it right. We concentrate on improving your entire assembly process, as well as troubleshooting specific problems you may be experiencing.
Our specific experience with most major manufacturers of production equipment and solder pastes, gained through our ongoing consulting work in the field, assures you of accurate and timely recommendations. learn more
In a weak economy with engineering staff reductions, the manufacturer might not have the resources and expertise needed to deal with new component and materials technology.
QFNs, area-arrays with .5mm pitch and less, and other technology developments require hands-on experience and knowledge if high yields are to be realized.
ITM has in-depth knowledge of all the current materials, components, PCB, equipment and process technologies and methodologies. Quit struggling and bring in ITM's capable consultants to help you hit the floor running. learn more
The Scourge of the Electronics Industry
Are you at risk? Most assemblers are not aware of the extent of the problem, or are blinded by a false sense of immunity.
Holding suppliers responsible is not an effective strategy.
Counterfeit components affect YOUR production, reliability, warranty costs, and safety. They damage YOUR company's reputation — and they can result in costly litigation.
The ITM Counterfeit Materials Avoidance Program helps electronic assemblers to understand and implement best practices up and down the supply chain. learn more
These case studies will show you why our clients come back, project after project.
Who are these clients? Companies like yours, involved with SMT and electronics assembly. Companies who need solid business solutions, developed ethically and in confidence.
Our SMT consultants have contributed directly to the industry's progress through many cutting edge projects. We've authored the papers and we own the patents. So take advantage of us!
We know what works, what doesn't, and why
