Company | High-Reliability PCB Assembly by Vital Systems Corporation

The Company

Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

Vital Systems Corporation was established in 1986. With a single mission to provide the highest quality services. We received US Navy's highest certification to manufacture electronics for the Department of Defense. Since then, we have produced equipment for the US Navy, US Air Force, and many defense contractors, namely Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and others. Today, our customers include industrial leaders like Tesla and many others located nationwide.

As a design company, we have designed and engineered military and industrial products. For the US Navy, we engineered their Ship Self-Defense Systems to withstand 85g shock and another piece of equipment engineered to meet 120g shock.

Our manufacturing presence in the Industrial Sector is huge. We build over a thousand different electronic products for the Post-Production Industry. Today we as we buy 4k TVs, these companies are producing studio equipment for the future. We are proud to manufacture the products they sell in the international markets.

Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty reflects how a company is respected for its services. We take pride in recognizing the loyalty our customers have shown us. On average, our customers have been with us for over 25 years, and one special customer has been with us since 1988. That, we call, is our true reflection of the quality of our services.

99% Untested First Pass

Once the PCB assembly is complete, these units are electrically tested. Here, we expect 99 units out of 100 to pass electrical tests. The 1% that fails is due to defective components or workmanship issues. For decades our customers have provided their test data confirming 99% pass.

Tested First Pass 100%

When we ship electrically tested PCB assemblies, we assure 100% of the units to work right out of the box. That is how we maintain a high level of customer confidence in our services. We take pride in this high level of consistent quality performance.

Prototype in 1 Day

When a new product is being developed and there is a need to meet critical deadlines, there are ways to gain time by ordering prototype units on an expedited run. That’s where Vital Systems can help deliver prototype units in just one day. Planning required.

Prototype in 5 Days

We recognize prototype runs are time-critical to the overall new product development timeline. Prototype units are important for design validation; therefore, we offer standard-priced runs and yet deliver the prototype units in 5 days. Planning required.

Production in 10 Days

Vital Systems delivers production runs in 10 business days. Large runs are scheduled to meet customer delivery requirements. Planning required.

SMT Specialization

Vital Systems specializes in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), and we have been assembling surface-mounted devices since 1986. Today, we employ sophisticated robotics to populate PCBs with incredible precision and speed. BGA, QFN, small devices 01005, parts on parts (POP), and we do it all right the first time and every time.

Small PCBA

We build thousands of small PCBAs 0.25 x 0.25 (6 mm x 6 mm) and larger for IoT, VCXO, cameras, RF transceivers, and many other applications. These tiny devices are packed with BGA, QFN, small passives, and more. Each assembled unit is programmed and electrically tested before delivery.

On-Time Delivery

In this time-sensitive world, we play an important role by delivering the orders on schedule. When issues arise, our sales team will promptly contact the customer, informing them of the issues and possible schedule spillage.

Consigned Inventory

We offer the flexibility our customers prefer to inventory their materials at Vital Systems. Materials are drop-shipped from their suppliers. Vital Systems performs all the verification, receives inspections, and then places the materials in dedicated spaces in inventory onsite at Vital Systems. Inventory status is provided through our website, and the information is updated in real time. Many more helpful tools are offered, like MRP, Assemblies, Serial Number, Kit Audit, Test Data, and more.

Turnkey & Supply Chain

With the turnkey option, we make it simple to deliver a quality product on schedule. We start with the specifications and delivery schedule, then work with our global and local supply chain partners to procure materials at the best cost and schedule. We procure, inventory, kit, assemble, test, and deliver finished products to our customers' satisfaction.

Inventory Onsite

Vital Systems offers a powerful option of inventory management onsite at Vital Systems. It makes sense to place inventory where it will be used. Plus, counting parts and database updates are old. We manage your inventory safely, and you can plan your production using the MRP through our website.

Wave Soldering

For through-hole mass soldering, the technology is wave soldering. It has been around for a long time and is still the mainstay. However, the improvements in the equipment we use are incredible, and these are the drivers for quality production process.

Selective Soldering

Selective soldering is employed in specialized processes to deliver consistent quality without fixtures. Use of nitrogen gas offers a better soldering space for cleaner and more reliable solder connections.

Fine-Tuned Process

Our teams are highly trained and very experienced in their processes. There is no guesswork; we build the product deliberately to achieve perfect results every time.

AOI

Automated Optical Inspection, or AOI, technology delivers higher yield while at the same time providing a very high level of inspection quality. We employ this technology to capture SMT defects and correct them before the finished products are shipped to the customers.

X-Ray

X-ray technology is used for inspection of “hidden from view” solder connections. Like the solder connection under a BGA and a QFN. This technology is absolutely necessary on many levels for production and monitoring the quality of the processes.

SPC Monitoring

Vital Systems employs process control in critical areas of the production. Statistical Process Control (SPC): This method collects data for individual units to assure the quality of the process is maintained, and this in turn assures the quality of each product.

On-Time Delivery

RoHS Compliance

In 2006, the European Union stopped the import of electronic products with lead and a few other substances. Known as RoHS, it dictated the new solder metallurgy. In 2004, Vital Systems played a leading role in offering RoHS-compliant soldering technology solutions, and we continue to today as we did then.

Powerful ERP, MRP

The entire company operation is run on a single platform, Business Management System B2, which puts capturing data from all departments on the servers and eliminates paper. Yes, we are a paperless company. This makes the company run more efficiently and more accurately, thereby eliminating unnecessary errors.