SOLID CONCEPTS EARNS ISO 9002 CERTIFICATION
Project Engineering and Manufacturing operations in Valencia, California, recognized for Quality Assurance Procedures
VALENCIA, California - August 23, 2001
VALENCIA, CA - August 23, 2001—Solid Concepts Inc., a leading supplier of rapid prototyping and manufacturing services, announced today that it has received ISO 9002 certification in recognition of its quality management system. Manufacturers around the world use Solid Concepts to produce concept prototypes, functional models, and master patterns for everything from aircraft engine components to the latest medical devices and consumer products.
Achieving ISO certification verifies Solid Concepts’ compliance with international standards recognized by the Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization. The ISO certification provides a standard that is adopted by more than 90 countries worldwide. ISO 9002 recognizes Solid Concepts’ quality assurance in Project Engineering and Manufacturing. American Global Standards of Oxnard, California, conducted Solid Concepts’ ISO certification audit.
"We are committed to delivering the highest level of quality and service to our customers," said Joe Allison, president of Solid Concepts. "We have been fully ISO 9002 compliant for some time and the certification is recognition of the time and effort our employees have put into our quality program."
About Solid Concepts Inc.
Solid Concepts supplies rapid prototyping, short-run production, tooling and molding services for all industries from aerospace and medical to sports and entertainment. Since 1991, the company has been known as a solutions provider with project management and engineering expertise. Capabilities in PolyJet™ high precision 3D printing, Z-Corp 3D Color Prints, Stereolithography (SLA) models and patterns, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), CNC models and patterns, QuantumCast™ advanced Cast Urethanes, and Composites manufacturing including Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), allows for low-volume production of plastic, urethane, and metal components directly from CAD design data. Tooling, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) services, and Finished Goods operations make Solid Concepts a one-stop source to bring concepts from prototype to finished product. ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified facilities.
