Count on Memtron for expert design collaboration and application engineering support, at any level, to facilitate and streamline the design-for-manufacturability process. We recognize that ever-shorter lead times and product life cycles put greater emphasis on customer relationships and technology—and we work closely to develop the solution that best fits your needs.

Memtron’s Advanced ThruPut design library is available to reduce risk and make product outcome reliable, predictable and cost-effective. Our industry knowledge helps you keep pace with changing technological advancements and regulatory requirements to remove any potentially obstructive issues for true value engineering.

• Service Leadership and Competencies • Extensive Product Technologies • Complete Product Development Services	• Comprehensive Material Management Program • LEAN Manufacturing Practices • Quality Assurance Systems
Service Leadership and Competencies
Development of thousands of proven designs, options and alternatives Elastomer keypad design Screen printing of various inks Laser cutting Laminating, die cutting and embossing Electronic and mechanical fabrication Full PCB assembly, through-hole and surface mount Final assembly and test to the system level Reliability and compliance testing, both in-house and in partnership with independent test laboratories Worldwide procurement surety via parent Esterline (NYSE: ESL) International presence to provide best-cost solutions Established supplier partnerships that aid in problem solving and new technology development RapidRight Prototyping Program Dock-to-stock dependability Understanding of domestic and international standards including: FDA, USDA, 3A, PMO, HACCP, UL, NSF, NEMA, MIL Specs and CE Mark for European markets Conformance to and involvement in ASTM standards/standards committee ISO 9001:2000 Certified quality system Commitment to LEAN manufacturing Kan-Ban and Just-In-Time inventory support Authorized Partnership Select membrane switch manufacturer of 3M adhesives and spacers since 1995 Licensed DuraSwitch manufacturer Consignment inventories; production spike assistance

Extensive Product Technologies

Overlay/graphic Shielding Bulk backlighting Tactile elements Circuits Components Rigid backers and enclosures DuraSwitch PushGate™ and thiNcoder™ switches

Complete Product Development Services

Combining mechanical, chemical and electronics expertise 3-tier approval process on all designs via mail or electronic delivery: - design approval - art/graphic approval - color substrate approval Mechanical and electrical engineering: - preliminary design and concept development - design tools for schematic and PCB layout - state-of-the-art CAD: Solidworks and AutoCAD - design for assembly - graphics design Reliability engineering - life cycle testing - temperature and humidity testing - chemical compatibility testing Compliance engineering - ESD testing - EMI/RFI testing

Comprehensive Material Management Program

Commodity management process - cross-functional teams - in-depth RFQ - on-site process control surveys Supplier development and quality management - Supplier performance rating system - Monthly report cards - Quality/delivery assessment - Monthly review of buyers actions Strategic cost management - Majority of purchased materials under agreements - Baseline set by competitive award - Baseline maintained by benchmarking - Monthly buyer performance reporting - Published commodity plans

LEAN Manufacturing Practices

Visual scheduling Workplace organization (5 S’s) Worker involvement and training Accelerated Improvement Workshops Design review format Scrap reduction in print production (30% reduction) Setup time reduction in print production (40% decrease)

Quality Assurance Systems

ISO 9001:2000 Certified Continuous improvement practices Fully documented QA system Preferred and certified supplier with major customers