The Carlsbad plant is our Ceramics Center of Excellence with 60,000 sq. ft. of electronics manufacturing facility that employs about 60 people. Operations include low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) and high-temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC) board fabrication, AlN, Thick Film and Thin Film Substrates.
At NATEL EMS, we make amazing things happen™, and we do so every day. That consistency is why customers who recognize the value of high-reliability, high-quality manufacturing choose NATEL EMS. One of the ways NATEL EMS brings high-reliability to EMS is through the use of Kaizen, the practice of continuous improvement. The Kaizen philosophy says,… Read More
Ensuring Rapid Production – NATEL’s Seamless and Accurate Backbone from NATEL on Vimeo. NATEL’s ERP system has allowed the business to scale from a niche electronics manufacturer to a global EMS company, and gives plenty of flexibly for future customers and acquisitions. Listen to our MIS Manager and COO discuss the value of our tool, an advanced and highly… Read More
CHATSWORTH, CA – August 26, 2014 –When NATEL EMS recently delivered a Stinger Missile RMA three months early, they demonstrated the ability to pull-in schedules and work through the supply chain challenges often faced in handling field returns for legacy defense programs. By relying on four decades of manufacturing and engineering experience, NATEL EMS was… Read More
There is no question that Lean manufacturing can provide cost reduction. However, in EMS settings Lean methodologies often underperform because of lack of a comprehensive implementation strategy. This presentation looks at the key contributions customers, suppliers and the EMS provider should make in effective implementation of Lean philosophy. It also looks at constraints at medical… Read More
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico July 14, 2014 – NATEL is excited to unveil our new sign proudly displayed at our Juárez facility. This sign represents the re-branding of both companies following NATEL’s acquisition of EPIC Technologies. “We are excited to announce this addition to our Juárez location. This is an outstanding facility, providing excellent customer service… Read More
CHATSWORTH, CA – June 6, 2014 – NATEL EMS has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract from Aerojet Rocketdyne to assemble replacement Lithium Ion Battery Orbital Replacement Units (ORUs) for NASA’s International Space Station (ISS), announced President and CEO Sudesh Arora. “This new contract is a step forward for NATEL EMS as we meet new… Read More
CHATSWORTH, CA – June 6, 2014 – Beryllium oxide (BeO) substrates have been praised for their thermal properties as much as they have been scorned for their toxicity. NATEL EMS has been working with High Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) products to solve this industry problem. With more than a decade of experience handling HTCC, and… Read More
The Benefits and Considerations of Outsourcing The Fine Balance Between Design, Manufacturing, and Cost While no two companies are just alike, they all share one thing in common: the desire for a perfect balance between design, manufacturing, and cost. This means finding an efficient, cost-effective method of getting a high-end hybrid module from the drawing board to final… Read More
By Jochen Lipp and Wally Johnson Tuesday, 01 March 2005 A case study of a mid-size firm’s foray into Lean. While several EMS providers have begun implementation of Lean manufacturing practices, the reality is that Lean manufacturing principles in their purest form do not adapt seamlessly into the EMS environment. An OEM adopting Lean principles can… Read More
