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Intelligent Quality Systems

Setting a new standard for innovation

Continuous improvement is part of our culture at Smith. We refuse to settle for the status quo and are always exploring new ways to improve our processes, services, and technologies. This drive to innovate and elevate our operations allows us to exceed our customers’ requirements and raise the bar for quality excellence across the industry.

How We Innovate
Reduce processing time
Improve efficiency and accuracy
Introduce new service offerings
Enhance our sourcing capabilities
Leverage new technology
People Shape Smith

Over the past four decades, we have found that the most innovative and effective solutions come from our internal team members, who know our systems inside and out and have a clear view of where our biggest opportunities for improvement lie.

Our Employee Suggestion Program allows team members to submit ideas to save Smith time and money while still maintaining our high standards for quality and safety. These ideas are reviewed and evaluated by our Operations leadership, and successfully implemented ones are rewarded on a tiered system based on operational outcomes.

New and Advanced Technologies

We continue to design and implement new innovations that underscore our commitment to progress. From internally developed equipment and software to expanded testing capabilities and enhanced service offerings, we partner with our customers to craft optimized solutions to address their unique needs.

Argus

Leveraging proprietary AI software, Smith’s internally developed visual-inspection solution captures, stores, and analyzes high-resolution images of the surface of every component packaged in a reel to identify anomalies and flag parts requiring further evaluation.

  • 100% visual verification of parts packaged within a reel
  • 180-200 part images captured per minute
  • Identifies anomalies such as empty pockets, nonconforming date and lot codes, part-orientation issues, and surface issues
SWIPE®

Smith’s patented solution for readable storage devices—including hard drives, SSDs, and memory modules—assesses each device’s functionality, records identifying information, and permanently removes data in line with the highest standards. The proprietary wiping algorithm adapts to match your specific data-security requirements.

  • Capable of verifying more than 115,000 HDDs and 173,000 SSDs per day
  • Custom wiping algorithm removes data to NIST SP 800-88 R1 standard
  • API integrations tailored to your unique requirements
  • Performed via PXE boot platform, client stations, or both
  • Fully documented within Smith’s ISO/IEC 27001-certified systems
Obelisk

Smith’s advanced high-definition microscopes were designed in-house to magnify up to 6000X and reproduce views as 4K images. We are able to inspect your components with unsurpassed color rendition and no distortion, delay, or interference.

  • Internally developed to fulfill Smith’s exacting quality standards
  • Detects blacktopping, sanding, oxidation, and retinning
Universal Scanning Stations

Our universal part-scanning stations record identifying information—such as the manufacturer name, part number, quantity, lot code, date code, country of origin, and serial number—for any product type with a scannable label, granting us a complete view of the details of a device.

  • Scans individual components or trays of commodities
  • Capable of scanning 30,000 trays each day
  • Verifies against in-system data

Custom Solutions

Our customers come from all verticals of the electronics market and require tailored support for their unique projects. Smith’s fully customizable offerings are integrated into our end-to-end supply chain solutions to meet the needs of our customers, help lower costs, and improve operational efficiency.

 
 

Hear From Our People

Smith thrives on innovation. Our people continue to break new ground and pioneer leading-edge ideas to drive ingenuity across our global operations.

Art Figueroa

Chief Operating Officer

Smith Insights in Innovation

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