The Nexperia case: how are we at A+B Electronic dealing with it?
The politically motivated supply disruption at Nexperia poses new challenges for many electronics projects. At A+B Electronic, we took comprehensive measures early on to ensure that we could continue to supply our customers. In this article, we explain how we assess the situation, what steps we have already taken, and how we are working with our customers to minimize risks.
The manufacture of electronic assemblies for defense applications today follows clear industrial principles. Defense products are manufactured using the same modern machines and equipment as high-quality industrial electronics. The decisive factor here is not special solutions, but stable, reliably designed processes.
At A+B Electronic, we focus precisely on this approach. Our manufacturing is consistently designed for industrial stability. The production lines are specialized in the continuous, reproducible series production of even complex electronic assemblies. Many requirements from the defense technology sector are therefore not an additional expense for us, but an integral part of our daily work.
For us, quality is not achieved selectively, but throughout the entire manufacturing process. This includes:
- Stable and validated manufacturing processes
- High repeatability in series production
- Consistent process and quality monitoring
Processes that create resilience
Defense technology applications place high demands on organization, structure, and process discipline. Clear procedures, clearly defined responsibilities, and quality control that can be traced at all times are essential. This is the only way to meet the requirements for safety, reliability, and long-term availability.
Our production processes are designed to ensure that technical complexity can be reliably implemented and quality systematically verified. This creates a reliable basis even when there are increased requirements for documentation, complete traceability of materials and assemblies, and consistent process reliability throughout the entire product life cycle.
Standards as a common benchmark
In the defense technology sector, standards are much more than just formal requirements. They create trust, comparability, and a clear basis for cooperation between clients and industry.
A+B Electronic works in accordance with recognized regulations, including:
- Quality requirements according to ISO 13485
- Quality requirements according to ISO 9001
- These standards include almost all requirements from EN9100 and AQAP 2110, are firmly anchored in our manufacturing organization, and shape our daily work.
We have experience with the highest quality levels in PCB and assembly manufacturing according to IPC, as well as quality requirements with extended specifications for organization, documentation, and process control.
Sensitive data as part of production reality
In addition to technical quality, the handling of information also plays a central role in defense technology projects. Development data, production documents, and project-specific information must be protected, controlled, and processed in a traceable manner.
The protection of sensitive data is an integral part of our production organization. This includes, among other things:
- Clearly defined access and authorization concepts
- Structured data flows and controlled processes
- Strictly project-related use of sensitive information
In this environment, we at A+B Electronic see ourselves as a reliable industrial partner for defense technology applications. This is based on robust, stable manufacturing processes, consistent standards-based quality assurance, and responsible handling of sensitive information.
We are available at any time for further technical coordination or project-related inquiries.
