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Alternative Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI) Announces Commitment to Excellence in Industrial, Defense, Aerospace, Renewables, and Robotics Markets
September 16, 2025 | Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Alternative Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI), a 100% employee-owned contract manufacturer, proudly reaffirms its leadership in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry with a continued commitment to delivering high-quality PCBAs and box builds across the industrial, defense, aerospace, renewable energy, and robotics markets.
With over three decades of manufacturing excellence, AMI stands apart for its unique combination of deep technical capabilities, process-driven quality systems, and employee ownership—all contributing to consistent 99%+ first past test quality yields. Every build reflects AMI’s customer-first mindset and the pride of a workforce invested in the company’s success.
Built on Quality, Driven by Process
AMI has emerged as a trusted partner for OEMs seeking high-reliability builds in demanding applications. With a robust Lean Manufacturing framework and a culture of continuous improvement (“A Little Better Every Day”), the company leads with process-driven discipline while maintaining the flexibility customers need in today’s fast-paced development cycles.
From complex surface-mount technology (SMT) to high-mix, low-to-medium volume production, AMI’s process ensures every product meets the strictest standards. The company specializes in:
- High-precision PCBAs, including ultra-fine pitch (down to 0.30mm) and 0201 component placement
- Full system-level integration, box builds, and testing
- Conformal coating, ultrasonic welding, and more
- Environmental, functional, and electrical testing
- Software loading, packaging, and final assembly for turnkey delivery
Supporting Critical Markets with High-Value Partnerships
AMI’s capabilities are tailored to meet the rigorous demands of:
- Defense and Aerospace, where reliability and traceability are non-negotiable
- Industrial and Robotics, where precision and integration are key
- Renewable Energy, where evolving technology requires adaptability and design support
AMI doesn’t just build products—they build partnerships. By offering open-book pricing, proactive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) support, and end-to-end supply chain coordination, AMI is a strategic ally in each customer’s growth journey. Their transparent approach has earned long-standing relationships with startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.
Powered by People, Focused on Customers
As a 100% employee-owned company, every AMI team member has a stake in the customer’s success. That ownership translates to accountability, innovation, and pride in every step of production—from first article to full-rate manufacturing.
“Employee ownership isn’t just about equity—it’s about energy, engagement, and excellence,” says the AMI leadership team. “We treat every build like it’s our own.”
Proven Performance, Trusted Results
With 99%+ first pass test quality yields, consistent on-time delivery, and glowing customer testimonials, AMI continues to set the standard in EMS for mission-critical markets. As industries evolve, AMI’s combination of capability, culture, and commitment positions the company as a go-to partner for quality-driven electronic manufacturing.
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American Standard Circuits Achieves Successful AS9100 Recertification
10/14/2025 | American Standard CircuitsAmerican Standard Circuits (ASC), a leading manufacturer of advanced printed circuit boards, proudly announces the successful completion of its AS9100 recertification audit. This milestone reaffirms ASC’s ongoing commitment to the highest levels of quality, reliability, and process control required to serve aerospace, defense, space, and other mission-critical industries.
SMT Perspectives & Prospects: Artificial Intelligence Part 6: Data Module 1
10/07/2025 | Dr. Jennie Hwang -- Column: SMT Perspectives and ProspectsData is one of the six pillars of AI infrastructure. It is critical to the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models. AI data, essential to both the training and inference of Generative AI models, connotes the datasets used to train, validate, and test AI models. Training data provides models with a frame of reference by establishing a baseline against which models can compare new data using pre-trained models for predictions or generating new content.
Happy’s Tech Talk #43: Engineering Statistics Training With Free Software
10/06/2025 | Happy Holden -- Column: Happy’s Tech TalkIn over 50 years as a PCB process engineer, the one skill I acquired in college that has been most beneficial is engineering statistics. Basic statistics was part of my engineering fundamentals classes, but I petitioned the dean to let me take the engineering statistics graduate course because I was creating a senior thesis for my honors focus and needed more training on Design of Experiments (DOE).
Looking to Reduce Your Consumables Spend? Visit ROCKA Solutions at SMTA International
09/29/2025 | ROCKA SolutionsROCKA Solutions, a trusted North American manufacturer and distributor of high-quality consumables for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce its participation at SMTA International 2025, taking place October 19–23, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Attendees can connect with the ROCKA team at Booth #2413.
Inside Thailand’s Rising PCB Hub: Touring a Chinese Fab
09/23/2025 | Edy Yu, Editor-in-Chief, ECIOFrom industry giants to emerging forces, many electronics companies are painting a grand blueprint for the future, laying out their plans in the investment hotbed of Thailand. This was evident during THECA in Thailand, where the most frequently heard buzzwords on and off the show floor were "going global," "building factories in Thailand," and "supply chain security.” With these insights, and full of expectations and questions collected at the exhibition, my team visited First Quality Circuit Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sihui Fuji, located in the Amata Industrial Park in Rayong, Thailand