Unique, High Quality
Solutions Made for You
Custom Industrial Printed Electronics and Printed Graphics Manufacturer
The American
Difference
At PPS Inc. we design and manufacture reliable, custom solutions that are tailored to meet your specifications. We are a manufacturer working for you. Switches are like snowflakes. There may be some similarities but generally there are no two that are alike. Each project we tackle comes with its own set of challenges. At PPS we have a dedicated staff with decades of experience. We work together, with you, to ensure you receive a quality product you can have confidence in using.
Your order isn’t a line item on our production schedule – we thoroughly think through the design and manufacturability of your product before it hits our production line. This increases our accuracy and reduces costs without sacrificing your production and/or shipping schedule.
We have proven capabilities that have stood up to the test of time. Our goal is to supply exceptional quality, delivered on time, every time. We will occasionally stumble. When we do we use the same principles that got us here. We work with integrity to face the problem, to resolve the issue and to get back on track. We have an on-time delivery rate that exceeds 96% with a reject rate that has historically remained between 1.5 and 2%. In other words – We practice what we preach!
Explore The Layers
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and how it works
Introduction
Based in the Heart of America, PPS, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets custom-printed electronics for a multitude of Industries. With our strong, lean-manufacturing culture and world class operational tools, we can meet and exceed your expectations. Our customers range far and wide and we have many relationships that have exceeded 20 years. You won’t understand until you’ve given us a chance.
We would like to announce that PPS is under new ownership, Renaud Megard, President/CEO of NFI Corp located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Due to this expansion, we have extended our products and capabilities to best fit all your printing needs.
Layer One
First and second surface printed substrates with gloss and/or matte finishes, display windows and keypads.
Layer Two
Pressure sensitive adhesives and spacers to attach graphic layer to top of switch layer.
Layer Three
Printed or laminated polyesters on top layer of switch. Conductive silver, carbon, dielectric printed keypad contacts and traces on second surface of top switch layer.
Layer Four
Selective pressure sensitive spacers to attach top layer to bottom of switch layer.
Layer Five
Conductive silver, carbon, dielectric printed keypad contacts and traces on first surface of bottom switch layer
Layer Six
Selective pressure sensitive adhesive and spacers to attach overlay/switch construction to bezels, housings, metal etc.
Cost Saving Solutions
AT PPS we focus on 3 old school principles. Quality, service and delivery. We continue to believe there is value in building a quality product and delivering it to our customer on time. Although we are not a low cost supplier we do realize price is a factor in today’s marketplace. PPS is determined to find cost-saving solutions for our customers and we are committed to working with our customers to drive change. We offer cost saving ideas, share new things we see on the horizon and collaborate with our customers in a manner that will positively impact their bottom line. We accomplish this by listening to your needs. We will listen, we will evaluate, and recommend a custom solution to fit those needs.
Through efficient raw material procurement and good planning, we can often maintain competitive pricing for long-term builds with multiple release dates. Our long history has allowed us to establish lasting relationships with our suppliers. Working together we can manage accounts with flexibility to adjust to market conditions and schedule changes.
We currently have programs utilizing a variety of production practices to include KanBan, JIT, Annual Blanket Agreements, Stocking Programs, and Cage Maintenance Agreements. Ask your PPS representative for details. Minimums must be met to qualify.
Printed Electronics
The term Printed Electronics, in a broad sense, refers to the application of printing conductive inks, typically on heat stabilized, flexible substrates. This would include membrane switches, batteries, consumer packaging, printed heaters, sensors, lighting and displays, and RFID. These products are used in a variety of markets including consumer goods, wearables, automotive, healthcare, defense, and aerospace among others. The market is projected to reach $12.1 billion by 2022 and near $20 billion by 2025. The bulk of these products will be screen printed. PPS is positioned well to work with you as you develop new products for these new markets. We welcome your interest and look forward to working with you to develop your next home run!
100% Functionality Tested
PPS continues to offer a 100% final inspection on printed electronic products that simply must work. Every key, every LED, and every component must be functioning properly before it can leave our switch department. Other cases allow us to implement statistical sampling inspections at various stages of the manufacturing process. In this way we are checking color through a print run, checking cure rates, applying metal domes etc…
We test multiple times throughout the manufacturing cycle to ensure your product meets specification and will perform as designed. We’re dedicated to ensuring high quality standards remain in place and we stand behind the products we build and ship.
We’re Your Partner
We work one-on-one with you to choose materials and design features, and then we make manufacturing recommendations based on your budget, your timeline and your needs.
Reverse Engineering
PPS has engineering equipment and capabilities to reverse engineer parts from a sample. In cases where parts are discontinued or no longer supported by the original OEM we can essentially remanufacture the part to ASTM switch standards.
Rapid (Express) Prototyping
When you need it Now, and you’re running short on time, YOU can get it NOW… ALMOST. Our complimentary equipment (screen printing/digital) allows us to give you the options and the flexibility you need when you’re in a PINCH. We can generally provide production quality samples for trade shows, or photo shoots, within 3-5 days from artwork approval. Sometimes even faster. Call us to see what we can do for you.
• 3-5 Day Lead Time (Dependent on complexity)
• 1 to 10 pieces
• Production Quality
• Reduced Prototype Costs
Printed Industrial Graphics
Printed Industrial Graphics promote your brand and/or your product. Your product design reflects what your company is about, and what you are trying to achieve.
Custom Capabilities
PPS can customize printed overlays by adding dead fronts, transparent color, embossing, forming, doming, and various types of texture. These added features could be what separates your part from the competition. We also have experience using diffusers and light guides as it relates to LED placement and various forms of processes used for backlighting.
Anti-Microbial Coatings
PPS has developed two printable products that are currently being sold and distributed to medical and other markets. These products mimic fine (AM1) and velvet (AM2) textures that are typically inherent to the materials we use. In most cases we can offer these coatings on your existing products without adding any cost. This can help differentiate you from your competition without the risk of making a poor financial decision. Call us if you have existing business or products you want to improve. It really is simple. No construction debris or overnight hotel stays required.
Custom Color Matching
PPS utilizes state of the art color matching equipment. This allows us to match color using industry standards to include RAL, PMS, Munsell, and all Federal Standards. We can also use a color spectrometer to take readings from an existing color chip or plastic housing if color information is not known or available. In most cases we hold color to 1.5 DE. We do have customers that require 1.0 DE. Most of our competitors offer 2.0 DE. At PPS we know color. When color matters call PPS.
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