US Patent:
20060129450, Jun 15, 2006
Inventors:
Philip Zarrow - Durham NH, US
International Classification:
G06F 11/34
Abstract:
An improved method for certifying that a manufacturing facility is capable of producing quality products of a particular type is disclosed. The improved method may comprise auditing the manufacturing facility against a process standard and issuing a certification to the process standard if the manufacturing facility passes the audit. This improved method is particularly suited to manufacturing facilities producing printed circuit assemblies and/or printed circuit boards. The method may further comprise auditing the manufacturing facility against an environmental compliance standard.