EN9100:2018 Certificate
Exception PCB’s aerospace quality management certification, confirming that our processes meet recognised requirements for PCB manufacture in regulated and high-reliability industries.
QUALITY & CERTIFICATIONS
PCB manufacturing delivered with controlled processes, full traceability, and verifiable compliance.
At Exception PCB, quality is not treated as a final check. It is built into the way boards are engineered, manufactured, inspected, and released.
Our focus is simple. Deliver boards that meet specification, perform as expected, and can be supported with clear, auditable evidence.
BUILT AROUND PROCESS CONTROL
Every PCB follows a defined manufacturing route, starting with engineering review and continuing through controlled production, inspection, and final release.
This structure ensures that builds remain stable, repeatable, and aligned to design intent.
THIS INCLUDES:
- Pre-production engineering validation
- Controlled material selection and verification
- Defined process routing across manufacture
- In-process inspection at key stages
- Final inspection and release verification
STANDARDS, CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
We operate within recognised industry standards that support high-reliability manufacturing across regulated sectors.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- EN9100:2018 (AS9100 equivalent) for aerospace and defence manufacturing
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- JOSCAR registered supplier status
- Cyber Essentials certification for information security
WE MANUFACTURE TO:
- IPC-A-600 inspection standards
- IPC-6012 Class 2 and Class 3
- IPC-6013 Class 2 and Class 3
Products can be released to IPC Class 2 or Class 3 depending on application requirements. Internal capability is supported by an IPC-certified trainer, ensuring consistent understanding of workmanship standards across the business.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
Inspection is embedded throughout the manufacturing process.
EACH BUILD IS MONITORED AND VERIFIED THROUGH:
- Automated Optical Inspection on all layers
- In-process inspection at critical manufacturing stages
- First-off validation for key operations
- Final visual inspection to IPC-A-600
Microsection analysis is used both during manufacture and at final inspection.
In-process microsections confirm plating performance and structural integrity early, while final analysis validates the completed PCB build.
EVERY BOARD IS SUBJECT TO:
- 100% electrical test
- Verification against drawings and specifications
This ensures that performance is confirmed, not assumed.
TRACEABILITY AND DOCUMENTATION
Traceability is maintained across materials, processes, and inspection data.
EACH ORDER IS SUPPORTED BY:
- Material batch tracking
- Process route records
- Inspection and test data
- Certification and delivery documentation
This provides a clear audit trail for regulated industries and long lifecycle programmes.
QUALITY DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
We provide structured documentation to support validation, compliance, and supplier approval.
STANDARD DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES:
- Certificate of Conformity
- Electrical test certification
- Impedance reports where required
- Traceability records
ADDITIONAL REPORTING AVAILABLE:
- First Article Inspection Reports (including AS9102)
- Microsection and cross-section analysis
- IPC Class 2 / Class 3 compliance reporting
- Additional validation testing
DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATIONS & QUALITY DOCUMENTS
Access the key documents used by engineering, procurement, and quality teams during supplier evaluation and programme approval. Additional documentation, including FAIR reports, microsection data, and detailed inspection records, can be provided on request or under NDA where required.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY
Quality extends beyond manufacturing into supplier selection and control.
WE OPERATE:
- Approved supplier processes
- Risk-based supplier assessment
- Material compliance verification
- Counterfeit risk awareness and mitigation
Our ethical sourcing approach is aligned with regulatory expectations and customer requirements across global supply chains.
BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE
Quality is only meaningful if it translates into performance in the field.
Our approach ensures:
- Stable electrical behaviour
- Reliable interconnect structures
- Consistent multilayer construction
- Predictable manufacturing outcomes
This gives engineering teams confidence in design realisation, and procurement teams confidence in supply continuity.
SPEAK TO OUR QUALITY TEAM
If you need to align PCB manufacture with specific standards, reporting requirements, or approval processes, we can support the right approach.