The ultimate guide for startups, scale-ups, and industrial companies looking for a reliable and certified electronics manufacturing partner
In the world of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), choosing the right partner can make the difference between success and failure. It's not just about soldering components onto a PCB anymore—today, it takes much more.
You need a partner who is certified, flexible, and transparent, and able to grow with you while maintaining high quality standards and reliable industrial processes.
In this article, we reveal the 7 key criteria for selecting the ideal EMS partner for your company—and why Hemargroup, based in Switzerland, embodies them all.
1.Certifications: the foundation of technical trust
Certifications are not optional—they are the lingua franca of industrial quality. If your project targets regulated industries (such as medical, aerospace, or defense), it's essential that your EMS partner is ISO-certified and NATO compliant.
At Hemargroup, we actively maintain the following certifications:
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✅ ISO 9001 – Quality across the entire production chain
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✅ ISO 13485 – Quality management for medical devices
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✅ AQAP 2110 – NATO requirements for the defense sector
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✅ ISO 14001 – Environmental management and sustainability
➡️ This ensures robust processes, full traceability, and production that meets the highest international standards.
2.Multi-sector experience: more than just a supplier
An experienced EMS partner doesn’t just work for you—they work with you.
At Hemargroup, we collaborate with companies around the world across sectors such as:
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Medical
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Industrial Automation
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Defense & Aerospace
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Consumer Tech
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IoT & Smart Devices
🔍 Each sector has specific needs. We have the know-how to meet them, mitigate risk, and speed up time-to-market.
3.Flexibility and scalability: from prototype to full production
Some EMS providers are great at volume—but unsuitable for early stages.
Others are ideal for prototyping—but struggle to scale.
Hemargroup does both.
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Rapid prototyping and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
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Mid and high-volume production on 5 automated SMT lines
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Ability to work on 2 or 3 shifts for urgent projects
💡 A dynamic production capacity that grows with your business.
4.Digital traceability and industrial automation
In a data-driven world, electronic traceability is a must.
Every PCB produced at Hemargroup is monitored in real time via advanced ERP, AOI inspections, serialization, and functional testing.
We’ve digitized the entire workflow: from bill of materials (BOM) to packaging.
📈 Your data is always secure and accessible—no more guesswork or bottlenecks.
5.Strategic location in the heart of Europe
Hemargroup is based in Switzerland, in the Canton of Ticino, offering a strategic industrial position in the center of Europe.
This ensures:
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Fast delivery times
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Resilient supply chain
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Easy access to both European and global suppliers
📦 In times of logistical disruptions and component shortages, proximity becomes a competitive asset.
6.Strict quality control and Lean processes
Every stage of production is subject to both automated and manual quality checks, integrated into a management system aligned with ISO standards.
We apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure maximum reliability of the finished product.
🔍 We don’t just assemble—we strive for operational excellence.
7.An industrial partnership mindset
Your EMS provider should not be just a supplier. They should be:
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An operational accelerator
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A quality guardian
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A technological growth partner
🤝 At Hemargroup, we believe in proactive collaboration, transparency, and a shared vision with our clients.
🔚 In summary
Selecting the right EMS partner is not just about price or production volume. It’s a strategic decision that affects quality, time-to-market, compliance, and your brand’s reputation.
Understanding these criteria helps you choose an industrial ally who is solid, skilled, and results-driven.
