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IMS Staff Christmas Fun!

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Christmas Decorating Contest Each year the Social Club puts on [...]

2018 IMS Christmas Charities

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IMS believes in giving back both locally and internationally, to [...]

2019 Staff Celebrations

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This year, IMS will celebrate some significant Anniversary dates for [...]

Injection Mould Machine

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Our new injection mould machine is specifically designed for encapsulating [...]

IMS Party Pictures!

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The metal shop is finally branded with the official [...]

Successful Grand Re-Opening for IMS!

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It was a great day at IMS as we celebrated [...]

Career Opportunities

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There are currently no job openings at IMS. Please check [...]

IMS Grand Re-Opening

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Join us for our open house on Thursday September 6th [...]

IMS Social Club Outreach

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In an effort to give back to the community, IMS [...]

MLCC’s in allocation!

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MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor) have been in short supply for [...]

IMS Expansion – Acquisition of Metal Fabrication Shop

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IMS is excited to announce the acquisition of Metal Tech [...]

March 2018 – ISO 9001-2015 Re-Certification

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In March 2018, IMS had it's annual ISO audit completed again. Our management [...]

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Technical Glossary: Decoding Manufacturing

From industry-specific terms to technical jargon, get quick, clear definitions to enhance your understanding and communication in the world of advanced manufacturing:

CNC Machining

The use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems to automate the control of machining tools such as drills, lathes, and mills.

Dielectric Testing

A non-destructive testing method to measure a material’s insulation properties.

EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining)

A machining method primarily used for hard metals or those that would be impossible to machine with traditional techniques.

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Combining electrical and mechanical components into a functional system.

Encapsulation

A process of covering or protecting components with a casing or with a substance that provides isolation or protection from the environment.

FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)

A step-by-step approach for identifying all possible failures in a design, a manufacturing or assembly process, or a product or service.

JIT (Just-In-Time) Production

An inventory strategy to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as needed.

Lean Manufacturing

A systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity.

PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)

The process of soldering electronic components to a printed circuit board.

Six Sigma

A set of techniques and tools for process improvement aimed at reducing variability and defects.

Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

A method for producing electronic circuits in which components are mounted directly onto the surface of PCBs.

Through-Hole Technology (THT)

A mounting scheme involving the insertion of component leads through holes drilled in PCBs and soldering to pads on the opposite side.

Wave Soldering

A process where solder is applied to electronic board assemblies in a waveform to attach metal components to the PCB.

BGA

Ball grid array

Profile

The temperature profile indicates the times and temperatures that a board is exposed to during reflow. The ideal profile is identified in data sheets and is controlled by the zone temperatures and belt speed of the oven.