Capabilities
Quality Control
Rigorous quality management across the full product lifecycle — from incoming inspection and in-process controls to final acceptance testing and post-delivery support.
Applicable Standards & Compliance
MIL-STD-461G — EMI/EMC Requirements
MIL-STD-810H — Environmental Engineering
MIL-STD-704F — Aircraft Electric Power
MIL-STD-1275F — Vehicle Electric Power
NATO STANAG 4370 — Environmental Testing
UK DEF STAN 00-35 — Environmental Testing
German VG 95210 — Environmental Testing
VITA 47 — VPX Environments
IPC-A-610 Class 3 — Electronics Assembly
AS6081 — Counterfeit Avoidance
AS9100D — Aerospace Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management Systems
Incoming Quality Control
- Counterfeit component screening (AS6081)
- Certificate of Conformance verification
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Dimensional inspection and CMM measurement
- Material certification review
- Approved Supplier List (ASL) management
In-Process Quality
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
- X-ray inspection for BGAs and QFNs
- In-circuit test (ICT)
- Functional test at every assembly stage
- Process control charts (SPC)
- Non-conformance reporting (NCR) system
Final Acceptance Testing
- System-level functional test
- Environmental stress screening (ESS)
- Burn-in at temperature extremes
- MIL-STD-461G EMC pre-scan
- Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) execution
- Certificate of Conformance (CoC) issue
Configuration Management
- Full traceability from BOM to serial number
- Design baseline control (CCB)
- Engineering Change Order (ECO) management
- As-built vs. as-designed reconciliation
- ITAR-controlled document management
- Supplier non-conformance tracking
Quality
Framework
Integrated Quality & Manufacturing System
A comprehensive six-stage process ensuring end-to-end quality from supplier validation through continuous improvement
Partner
Network
Partners Selection & Certification
Strategic selection of manufacturing partners across NATO countries ensuring quality, scalability, and resilience.
Manufacturing Diversity
Access to a wide range of specialized mechanical & electronic capabilities.
Scalable Production
Cuantico utilizes 10% of partner capacity, enabling rapid scale-up when needed.
Certified, Proven Partner
All partners have verified quality systems and track records.
Geographic Diversification
Strategic presence across NATO countries for secure, resilient supply chains.
Rigorous Partner Selection
Collaborators meet Cuantico's strict standards for certification.
Flexible Capacity Allocation
Partner capacity is shared across multiple clients, maintaining agility and reducing risk.
Certifications
Quality & Process Standards
Internationally recognized standards ensuring every product meets the highest quality benchmarks.