EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services)

Project Management

Our program management teams are led by dedicated Program Managers who work closely with personnel from all departments. We create dedicated cross-functional teams, made up of representatives from engineering, manufacturing, quality, materials management, sales and marketing and distribution. This group stays with a project from concept design to distribution, becoming an extension of our customer's own staff.

JPML's philosophy of program management is to get to know our customers well, their objectives, priorities and delivery needs. Then, apply the full resources of the company to each project, to meet or exceed customer goals every time. Our dedicated group of Program Managers lead a project from product concept through end of life, providing customers with support, problem solving and leadership at every phase of a project.


Material Management
JPML's material management team can be summed up in one word, responsive. From value analysis to overseas sourcing, managing materials is where we excel. JPML collaborates closely with the customer, purchasing material according to the customer contract throughout the complete product lifecycle.

Our high volume purchasing levels and years of purchasing experience means that our customers will benefit from incredible buying power giving them advantages of economies of scale. JPML uses supply chain management to additionally reduce total landed product costs.
Being a global manufacturing partner, means we can leverage our factory presence in China and Mexico for our customer's benefit. Worldwide sourcing provides the lowest total cost for our customers without sacrificing quality. Rigorous vendor qualification programs ensure we procure only quality components.
Our Electronic Data Interface practices give our customers a quick and flawless way of communication. JPML's global supply chain is built on one common I/S system, which is integrated into all facilities. This ensures continuity throughout the manufacturing process and provides real-time access to information and reports.

Our commitment to Just In Time concepts means our inventories are kept under control, saving our customers money. In addition, JPML offers our customers significant value-added materials management services in the areas of supplier selection, raw material management and component selection, planning, forecasting and cost reductions.
JPML's focus on customer communication and strong supply base relationships enables our customers to entrust us with the management of the entire supply chain, from design to delivery.

Printed Circuit Board Assembly
JPML provides our customers with cost-effective printed circuit board assembly design and assembly services. We specialize in accommodating our customers' requirements for volume, mix, and complexity. We are continually successful in meeting our customers time to market schedules while minimizing manufacturing costs in order to meet budget requirements.
We excel in a variety of volume requirements from low-volume complex, custom products to high-volume standard products. Our lead times can be as short as one week for standard products.
JPML performs PCBA project management, design, documentation and artwork generation by using the latest software technologies to produce the highest quality products. Our Project Managers and Engineers are experts in CAD Star, Allegro, PADS, Mentor and CCT for PCBA layout.

Molding

Now offering 3000 ton press capability !
Plastic injection molding has been a precision process at JPML for over 20 years

JPML is an industry leader in world-class precision plastic molding. We excel in manufacturing precision parts for the computer, telecommunications, medical and consumer industries.
With over 70 injection molding machines ranging from 50 tons to 3000 tons, JPML has the capabilities to handle any product size or volume requirement.

JPML injection presses, LIM machines and multi shot presses mold parts in many different materials and colors.
All parts are consistent in appearance, color and performance, guaranteed to produce superior quality and repeatability. JPML plastiJPML experience extends over a wide variety of materials including; ABS, HIPS, Polycarbonate, Santoprene, Acetal, Nylon, LSR, PE, Polyester, Acrylic and more.

MOLDING MACHINES
Single shot molding machines
Multi-material molding machines
Liquid injection machines
ROBOTIJPML
Telescoping robots with vacuum assist and part confirmation for mold protection.
Part removal robots with vacuum assist to help reduce costs.
Automated part separation systems to maintain efficiencies.

PROCESS MONITORING SYSTEMS
Real time shot scope process monitoring systems gives us complete control throughout the manufacturing process.

CENTRAL COOLING SYSTEM
Closed loop process cooling water systems with up to 400 tons of cooling capacity.
Closed loop chiller system with up to 210 total tons of chilling capacity.
Automatic water management system.
Mold temperature controllers.

CENTRALIZED RAW MATERIAL HANDLING AND DRYING
Vacuum conveyer system maintains plastic resin consistency.
Central and local desiccant drying reduces lead time.
Dedicated hopper loaders eliminate material contamination.
Gravimetric or volumetric blending systems accurately disperse and mix up to three materials.
Silo material storage system, loaded by rail or by truck, available for large volume programs.


Tooling
Our worldwide facilities offer the latest in technology, machinery and high caliber engineers guaranteed to produce superior products.

JPML's full in-house tool production facilities and design staff have been specializing in the demanding requirements of custom mold components, and producing quality molded parts since 1969. This experience assures our customers of superior quality products delivered on time.

JPML establishes close customer relationships. Our design engineering staff works closely with our tool engineers to provide enhancements which focus on manufacturability, reducing cost and lead time.

Utilizing the latest technology, JPML excels in the design and manufacture of the most intricate components to the largest of parts.

Efficient manufacturing requires the right tools. From aluminum tools for low volume products, to the highest-grade steel tools for large volume products, JPML's tooling expertise ensures that the right materials are used in relation to the work – keeping manufacturing costs to a minimum.

Our in-house plastic tool design and build capabilities are unique in that we will provide complete turnkey tooling procurement and design from our headquarters, while the tool is built in the geographic location that best matches the tool to the abilities in that region. Focused on the lowest total cost, difficult, complex and lead-time challenged tools are designed and built in our United States headquarters, while simple, less difficult tools are built in lower cost global regions, all supported by our local tooling engineers.

Tooling Technology:

Pro-Engineer

Pro-Mold

Pro-Manufacturing

Auto CAD

SURCAM

Plotter, E-size

CADD's 5

Tooling Machinery:

CNC Milling Machines

CNC Lathe Machines

EDM Machines

Manual Milling Machines

Manual Lathe Machines

Grinding Machines

Specialized design and fabrication of:

Auto two color and two material molds

Hot runner molds

Multi cavity molds

Family molds

Assembly
JPML's extensive range of assembly services means we offer customers a complete manufacturing solution. From state-of-the-art worldwide facilities to engineer supported trained employees and processes, JPML assembly results in superior manufactured products.

JPML uses a variety of manual to highly-automated assembly processes in its facilities, depending upon product complexity and degree of customization. Automated processes include component insertion, printed circuit board assembly technologies, flexible robotic assembly, computerized vision system quality inspection, automated switch and keytop installation, and automated functional testing.

JPML assembly capabilities include electro-mechanical, electrical and box-build assembly by highly skilled and trained personnel. Our employees participate in certification programs assuring error-free assembly processes. Engineering and management teams continually hone quality processes to maintain the highest levels of performance.
Global assembly gives our customers cost effective distribution. We work with customers to select the optimum facility to manufacture and assemble their products.

Worldwide ISO 9002 certified facilities:
China

Whether manual or automated our production lines are developed for accuracy and speed in assembly. This focus produces high quality assemblies in a decreased time to market.

PRODUCTION LINES

Push lines on tracks and conveyors

Motorized conveyor lines

Hot Iron Heat Stake

High Volume and Low volume, complex assembly lines

Continuous flow production lines with 100% in-line functional testing.

Complete visual inspection of parts

Kanban Assembly

Material tracking and work in progress processes

ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY

SMT

Through Hole

ELECTRO MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

Sub Assembly: Printer subassemblies, Digital camera subassemblies, Digital projector subassemblies, Cable assemblies, Multi-media modules, Automotive console panels, Security systems
Full Assembly/Box Build: Printers, Telecommunications Electronic Dispatch Unit, Handheld wireless device, Keyboards, Medical diagnostic devices, Household products, Educational toys Biometric scanners


Engineering
JPML differentiates itself in the Contract Manufacturing industry by providing a unique mix of highly skilled, multi-disciplined engineering personnel. JPML's experienced engineering teams provide complete turnkey engineering and product management. We are able to conceptualize, design, prototype, test and ramp your product successfully into production and beyond.

Breadth of Engineering Expertise:

Electrical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers

Manufacturing Engineers

Plastic Engineers

Tooling Engineers

Reliability Engineers

Quality Engineers

Materials Scientist

Our expansive pool of engineering resources gives JPML the ability to provide complete support and design expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Development Capabilities:
We are involved in the decisions regarding production location and material management, all in the product development stage because of our commitment to offering the lowest total cost and highest quality product to our customers.

Our engineers take responsibility to provide recommendations for optimum component choices in order to design products for:

Quality

Functionality

Manufacturability (DFM)

Testability (DFT)

Serviceability

Our services include a formal new product introduction (NPI) process, which includes development methodologies: FMEA and DOE, Design for Margin/Test to Failure, and Management Checkpoint Reviews.

Electro-Mechanical Engineering:
Our mechanical engineers are the best in the industry. We have years of experience in the design and production of complex assemblies. We design by using the latest in computer aided design, with multiple seats of ProE, and expertise in 3 dimensional data base and solid models.

Electrical Engineering:
We have nearly 20 years experience in electronic design and manufacturing of close-tolerance, automated screen printing on flex circuit electronic materials. Our electrical engineers provide printed circuit board design utilizing the latest electronic assembly technologies such as, chip on board and ball-grid array, as well as standard assembly techniques.

Tool Engineering:
Our in-house plastic tool design and build capabilities are unique in that we provide complete turnkey service for tooling procurement all from our Spokane, WA headquarters. Focusing on finding the lowest total cost for our customers means we build the tool in the geographic locations that match the tool to the abilities in that region. Difficult, complex and lead-time challenged tools are designed and built in Spokane. Simple, less difficult tools are built in lower cost global regions.

Prototyping Engineering:
In order to meet our customer's aggressive time to market requirements, we staff experienced model-makers from our in-house modeling facility utilizing; SLA, CNC Mill, lathe, paint shop and copper-clad PCB Mill.

Manufacturing Engineering:
Our manufacturing engineers support the production activities by taking full responsibility for; Line layout, fixture design, picture specifications and process control plans. We support your product throughout the product life cycle focusing on continuous improvement.


JPML focuses on continuous process improvement to deliver the highest achievable quality at the lowest possible delivered cost.

ISO 9002 Certified worldwide facilities ensure that quality standards are achieved and maintained. But for JPML, ISO Certification is just the beginning of the quality process.

JPML's team of Quality Engineers are involved from the beginning of the project. This assures consistency in manufacturing. In-Coming, In-Process, as well as Out of Box quality are measured on a weekly basis in order to find ways to improve our manufacturing processes. This data in addition to any customized requested reports, is tracked by product and facility, and communicated to our customer via the Internet to ensure our quality standards and deliverables are maintained.

QUALITY REPORTS
Out of Box Audit (OOBA)
Customer Annualized Failure Rate
In Process
On-Going Reliability Testing (ORT)
On-line, real-time defect tracking systems
IN-HOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL TEST FACILITY
Temperature and Humidity
Vibration, Shock, Drop
Altitude
Force and Displacement Analysis
Accelerated Mechanical Life
Accelerated Electrical Life
Reliability Estimation
IN-HOUSE COMPLIANCE LABORATORY
Electromagnetic Interference
Electronic Fast Transient
Electrostatic Discharge
Conduct Emissions Testing
Fully FCC, TUV and NVLAP certified
Self certified for CE
Our Quality objectives and responsibilities are clearly stated, widely distributed and understood throughout the company.
JPML quality initiatives are integral to every phase of the process. Customized testing procedures are developed and all necessary testing is done in-house ensuring the most stringent level of security, confidentiality and delivery requirements.


Flex Circuits

JPML has been a leading designer and manufacturer of flexible circuit products for over 30 years, specializing in;

Flex Membranes; including Biosensors
Flex Circuit Assemblies
Touch-Panel Switch Assemblies



Our vast manufacturing experience with fine-line designs will enable you to realize cost effective flex circuit solutions. Our engineers are committed to maximize performance and efficiency focusing on quality products and on-time delivery. We provide manufacturing operations from our high-tech 50K square foot facility dedicated to flexible circuit production.

Flexible circuits have become the best solution for certain applications. Issues such as hostile environments, complexity of design, density of components and dimensional requirements can be easily solved with flexible circuitry. Flexible circuits can move, bend and twist without damaging the conductor.

FLEX CIRCUIT & MEMBRANE ADVANTAGES:


Meets dynamic flexing requirements
Easier installation and service
Increased impedance control and signal quality
Increased reliability and repeatability
Elimination of connectors
Circuit simplification and higher circuit density
Reduces weight and space
Reduces total cost
Reduces SMT application
Application versatility
Excellent for static sensitive applications

TOUCH-PANEL ADVANTAGES:


Increased reliability and repeatability
PCB-based contact system
Customized package options
Active and passive electrical component integration
Excellent for static sensitive applications
Reduces weight and space
Reduces total cost

JPML offers innovative solutions for its customers. Our engineers have designed and manufactured flex circuits, membranes and touch-panels for use in a broad range of products, including medical, telecommunication, consumer automotive, computer peripheral and interactive toy products.

JPML engineers consider each customer’s specific application requirements, then select the best qualified materials and manufacturing processes to produce the most cost effective solution.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES:


Single-sided circuit
Double-sided circuit
Multi-layer circuit
Rigid or flexible design assembliesC
EMI and RFI circuit shielding
Fold-over circuit switch membrane
Surface mount platform
Antenna arrays
Insulators and circuit spacers

JPML is able to help you design a cost-effective solution whether your product is merely a concept sketch or is already fully designed. We can easily work with your CAD, DWG, HPGL and DXF files.

DESIGN CAPABILITIES:


Circuit and graphic design
Soft and hard tooling
Quick turn prototypes
Member of SGIA (Screen printing and Graphic Imaging Association)

We use state of the art equipment to manufacture various types of flex circuits, from common single sided and two sided to multi-pass printing.

PRINTING/DIE CUT MACHINERY:


High speed Kinzel roll-to-roll web screen printing presses for high volume flexible circuit production
High speed fully-automated Sakurai sheet fed presses
Screen-printing and Preco die-cutting with CCD vision registration capabilities
OIC hand-fed “Clamshell” steel rule die presses for low volume prototype and touch-panel applications

MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES:


Lines and spaces down to .015
90% Clean Room manufacturing environment
Final assembly (connectors, pins, contacts, etc.)
Any size circuits
Tight and consistent trace to edge
Controlled impedance circuits
Minimal adhesive squeeze-out
Registration with burr-free edges

WEB MATERIAL PROCESS
Stabilization
Sheeting
Lamination
Punching
Slitting

We can accommodate any production requirement, from prototype to large production runs of hundreds of thousands of units per week.

Our engineers are experts in surface mount technology on flex circuits utilizing chip-on-flex as well as flip-chip technology.

MATERIALS:
Inks: silver, nickel, carbon, graphite carbon, silver chloride, dielectric and various combinations

Substrates: polyesters, polycarbonates, polysulfones and speciality materials

JPML has considerable experience with biosensor technology utilizing printable conductive materials specifically designed for use in medical monitoring.

BIOSENSOR MANUFACTURING:


Biosensor screen printing in a Clean Room environment
Customized printing of precious metal and carbon inks per customer requirements
Screen printing reference electrodes GMP compliant
GMP compliant; meet FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR)

In-process and final inspection are performed to ensure consistent quality. We are ISO Certified and perform electrical and functional tests.

Rigorous in-process inspection
100% in-line testing per IPC standards
Out of Box Audit (OOBA)
Follow ASTM test standards

JPML has an expert staff of engineers dedicated to the production of flexible circuit products. We will continue to focus on growth in technology and machinery in order to continue to bring high quality flexible circuit products to market.
Distribution and LogistiJPML
JPML offers worldwide distribution and logistic strategies to support the customer in meeting timely deliveries, assessing risk management for time-sensitive commitments, cost effectiveness and inventory controls.
Service offerings include:
In-house logistiJPML expertise

In-house licensed customs broker

C-TPAT certified
Member of US Customs ISA program
NAFTA compliant programs

Flexible logistic solutions

Global reach through our strategic logistic partnerships

One-stop service solutions

Vendor Managed Inventories

Direct Ships

Drop Ships

Replenishment

Tailored to meet customer needs - adaptation to processes and capabilities