Automotive PCBs
Multilayer PCBs
Advanced Technologies
Microvias
Heavy Copper
Increasing Vehicle Functionality
Increasing Vehicle Functionality
Meeting Future RequirementsSatellite Navigation
Location-Based Services
Remote Diagnostics
Emergency Assist
Airbag Deployment Notification
Internet Access
Communications
Saturn Sales History
Established in 1985
Majority Owners Remain Full-Time Operators
89,000 ft² Facility • 15,000 ft² Warehouse
• 155 Employees
• 2 Shifts operating at 65% capacity
Top 25 PCB Domestic PCB Fabricator• $26.8 Million Sales in 2007
Company Profile
• Rear LED Brake Light 1995-2001
Cadillac STS
• Power Distribution Junction Box PCB (3 ounce Cu); 700k-1MM units; EAU 1995-2001
Chrysler Caravan / Plymouth Voyager
• Power Distribution Junction Box PCB (4 ounce Cu); 575k units EAU; 2000-2004
Ford Super Duty
• Power Distribution Junction Box PCB (4 ounce Cu); 272k units EAU; 2002-2004
Ford Expedition / Lincoln Navigator
• Power Distribution Junction Box PCB (4 ounce Cu) 700k units EAU; 2003-2004
Ford F150
•Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror; Various lines, Current Production
Magna Donnelly
• Wiper Switch Contact Board; Various Lines, Current Production
Wabash
Programs Supported in the Past
• (1995)
• General quality systems certificationISO-9000
• (1998)
• Quality systems certification for Big 3 AutomotiveQS-9000
• (1999)
• Safety, High-Reliability, & Under-Hood applicationsDelphi C-7000
• (2003)
• Quality systems certification for Worldwide AutomotiveTS-16949
Quality Certification History
Prototypes built to production standards(all testing is production applicable)
Volume Production DomesticOverseas under our TS16949 flag
Level III PPAP capability
PCB Capabilities
Offshore Sourcing
High-Mix
• 1-2 Layer to Multilayer
• Advanced Capabilities
High-Volume
• Medium-High Volume Production
Diversified Supplier
• High Mix of Industries
• Automotive Base
PCB Fabrication Services
Overview
Offshore OverviewAsian Headquarters located in Shen Zhen, China
U.S. & Asian Facilities CertificationsQS 9000 , ISO 9001, TS 16949, UL
Saturn’s Added SupportSuperior Offshore SourcingQuality, Reliability, & Service• Quicker Delivery • Seamless Facilitation• Increased Flexibility • Greater Overall Cost Savings
Saturn’s Added SupportProtected Offshore SourcingHigh-Volume Supplier to Domestic MarketSEC’s partnering with high-quality Chinese-based PCB manufacturers allows usto supply the domestic market with high-volume single-sided, double-sided, andmulti-layer PCBs at offshore prices with the security of a full-service domesticproduction facility.
Saturn’s Added SupportEngineering & Technical SupportSaturn is the Only Point of ContactOur personnel will handle all issues concerning Manufacturing, shipping,customs, and exchange rates. Saturn also provides complete Kan Ban as wellas stocking and inventory programs.
Saturn’s Supply Chain Protection
In the event of a supply chain disruption, Saturn will manufacture domestically at offshore price
SEC provides Supply Chain Experience
Saturn performs First Article Inspection domestically. We are not a broker. We provide real board house experience to our Offshore Sourcing.
SEC Manages Operations in Shenzhen SEC’s manages all of 4 of our PCB Facilities in terms of logistics, operations, quality, & supply chain functions. focuses on core manufacturing
capabilities to ensure optimal quality and on-time delivery.
HIGH QUALITY & ON-TIME DELIVERY
Offshore Qualification ProcessSaturn Mgt. Visit to Factory &
Warehouse
Conduct Quality Systems Audit
ISO 9001-2000 Certification
Capabilities Survey
Staff Training and Certification
Eight Discipline Process
Offshore Overview (cont.)
•Saturn Requires minimum score of 90% from Partners
•Supplier is certified for production only if the minimum score of 90% or above is achieved.
•Saturn doesn’t stop there, however. Most manufacturers in Asia have some percentage of their operations outsourced. We value complete knowledge of our supplier base and realize the importance of the entire manufacturing process.
•That is why we survey any subcontract operations during the audit as well.
•Because their capabilities will be affecting our end product…and yours.
Offshore Certification Process
Offshore Overview (cont.)
Saturn’s Added Support
•TS16949 Domestic Manufacturing Facility
•Saturn does First Article inspection on all new lots.
•Saturn will inventory up to 4weeks at Romulus MI.
•Pre-engineering on all boards prior to offshore manufacturing & panelization (if required).
•Romulus facility manufactures boards at same cost as offshore provider in event of a quality issue
•Delivered on time to support your production.
•Saturn has its our own team off-shore employers to supervise orders at the manufacturing level.
Offshore Overview (cont.)
Saturn Electronics Corporation Competitors
Production/TS16949 Certified Domestic Facility as backupMany don’t even have a facility, just an office and/or warehouse. Thosewith facilities are not production/TS16949 certified.
We audit & approve our suppliers in person per TS 16949 audit procedures
Many have not even visited their suppliers. Those that have aren’t certified themselves to audit to particular standards
Offshore product is shipped out to customers under our TS 16949 flag The vast majority of our competitors lack this certification
All product is automotive certified, regardless of end use ???
Saturn guarantees offshore product with our unmatched 5x guarantee No published guarantee matches Saturn’s
On-site personnel in Asia oversee ours & customers’ interests Majority do not have any staff whatsoever in Asia
Saturn performs all engineering work domestically prior to sending files for offshore manufacture. This ensures customers’ requirements are properly communicated .
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