As a valued partner to aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), this accreditation affirms Machine Incorporated’s commitment to meet the stringent quality standards required by its customers in both aerospace and non-aerospace industries.
AS9100 Revision C is an international quality standard based on ISO 9001:2008, containing additional requirements specific to the aviation, space, and defence industries. Revision C, in particular, puts greater emphasis on risk management that is integrated throughout the standard.
The quality certification applies to the division of Machine Incorporated, and its subsidiary, Oplite Technologies – which designs and manufactures FAA-PMA compliant LED task lighting products for use in key aircraft sub-assemblies including interiors, cabins, and cockpits.
Richard Mileika, president of Machine Incorporated commented: "AS9100 is simply a natural outgrowth of a comprehensive quality system that we've had in place for years. At Machine Incorporated, we've a culture that upholds the highest level of quality standards with a focus on achieving customer expectations and enhancing customer satisfaction through continuous improvement and innovation. As we expand into the aviation contract manufacturing market, we endeavour to stay ahead of the curve regarding aerospace industry trends and accreditation to the AS9100 standard is no exception."