Industry:
International Supplier - Asia - Automotive
Application:
Application: IPC Class III Flex component for vehicle steering system
Opportunity:
FCT was asked to develop an IPC Class III part for an international supplier of components and assemblies to the automotive industry. Due to the complexity involved along with stringent customer requirements and anticipated higher volumes, FCT was required to make investments into one of our facilities to shore up our ability to meet the overall requirements. This included adding SMT lines and upgrading some of the equipment in order to achieve all criteria to the customers satisfaction.
Solution:
FCT went to work in support of our Asia based manufacturing facilities and helped obtain the equipment that would be needed to be successful with this program. Additionally, we supported the work flow processes and helped set up two new and dedicated SMT lines for this program. We also supported the facility in implementing added quality programs, above what had been standard, to assure that we would meet all customer requirements.
Result:
FCT has successfully supplied this customer with these components for the past 4 years. The program continues to expand and today our flexible circuit assembly, combined with our customer’s overall product solution, are incorporated into several major automobile brands across the globe. We are extremely proud of our ability to work with this customer. Not only did we meet their needs, we also stepped up in a short period of time to assure that all required equipment and processes were in place to successfully meet the demand and overall requirements.
