Astec International Limited(closed account by robin)
| About us | Astec Power develops and manufactures on three continents and services markets throughout the world. Whether the requirement is for a custom or standard power supply, for power of one watt or 50 kilowatts, a high voltage supply or UPS, Astec Power has the capability to meet your needs. We are able to offer you the broadest and most technologically advanced product line by utilizing resources from Astec Power's business units throughout the world. Our catalog product line, ranging from 1 watt to 6000 watts, includes AC/DC switchmode and linear supplies, DC/DC converters and custom rack equipment. Astec Power provides power conversion solutions to the data processing, industrial control, instrumentation and telecommunications industries. We are intent on making the necessary investments in people and technology to maintain our leadership position and to provide products of the highest quality that meet our customer needs. Technology Leader Astec Power is committed to maintain its technology leadership in the power conversion industry. The Astec engineering community is uniquely structured to meet the demands of the changing electronics industry. Our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is chartered with focusing on the critical application developments which drive our leading edge power conversion technology. Advanced circuits, topologies, materials, silicon integration and packaging techniques are analyzed, computer simulated, engineered, tested, and the findings then shared among our product development teams throughout the Astec Power divisions. Silicon integration is a key trend, and our internal semiconductor group, Astec Semiconductor Division (ASD), is committed to the development of cost effective, high performance integrated circuits. Through the use of custom ASICs, Astec Power is able to lower the cost of design, improve manufacturing costs and efficiencies, improve application performance, and provide higher MTBF levels through reduced component count. Astec Power's dedication to Advanced Technology provides our customers with leading and cost effective solutions for a wide range of diverse power conversion applications. Manufacturing Capability Astec Power's manufacturing operation is focused on being responsive to customer needs and reducing cost. With eight power supply manufacturing sites in seven countries Astec Power has developed a strong base in cost effective manufacturing. Continuous quality improvement in products and processes, along with higher levels of customer satisfaction are key elements in our company's charter. Our factories in China, the UK, the Philippines and Mexico are certified to ISO 9002. Our Hong Kong facility is certified to ISO 9001. Astec Power's total quality management system is your assurance of the highest quality in the industry. Quality Management Quality is essential and fundamental to our continued success and is achieved through a Total Quality Management approach in which every employee, supplier and customer are essential components. Our quality system is implemented in compliance with ISO standards and pertinent safety regulatory requirements. Statistical Process Control (SPC) is used extensively to monitor processes and identify areas with opportunities for improvement. Trained SPC facilitators guide and motivate the teams to pursue excellence. A comprehensive SPC training program, taught by in-house facilitators, helps pave the way to continuing improvements in process yields. Through annual surveys, Astec Power monitors its progress in the areas of quality and customer satisfaction. The importance of the customer is communicated throughout all levels of the company. |
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| Industry Focus | Capacitors, Transformers |
| Business Type | Manufacturer |
