Case Study: Force Technologies Secures ￡4 Million Contract with International Aerospace Leader

Force Technologies is proud to announce that it recently secured a ￡4 million contract with a prominent international aerospace company. This partnership highlights Force Technologies’ expertise in delivering cutting-edge solutions while addressing critical challenges faced by the aerospace industry. By reverting to proven monolithic chip solutions, the collaboration ensures timely delivery, long-term stability, and quality excellence for the client.

The Problem: Struggles with Hybrid Module Development

The aerospace client initially sought to innovate using hybrid module technology, which integrates multiple functions (e.g., memory, processing) onto a single multi chip substrate. However, this advanced approach can ?present significant hurdles:

1. Design Complexity: Hybrid modules can fail to meet the stringent performance specifications required.
2. Production Delays: Challenges in the ?hybrid module manufacturing jeopardised the client’s ability to meet customer deadlines.
3. Risk of Penalties: Missed deadlines would lead to costly penalties, impacting profitability and customer trust.

While Force Technologies had supplied reliable monolithic chip packages to this client for 15 years, the shift to a hybrid product had threatened the production of the client’s key product.

The Solution: Returning to Monolithic Excellence

Understanding the urgency of the situation, Force Technologies worked closely with the client’s engineers and quality teams to deliver a practical, effective solution:

1. Reverting to Monolithic Chip Packages: Monolithic chips focus on a single function per package, offering simplicity and reliability. Force Technologies’ expertise in developing these products ensured swift implementation.
2. Custom-Designed Packages: New semiconductor ?packages tailored to the client’s requirements were developed to support seamless integration into their systems.
3. Enhanced Testing and Quality Assurance: Extensive testing protocols were devised, including advanced test vectors, to exceed both aerospace and proprietary quality standards. Significant internal resources were invested to meet and surpass the client’s audit requirements.
4. Long-Term Stability: Force Technologies committed to long-term storage and management of die components, ensuring sustainability ?for the next 5-10 ?years.

The Results: A Win-Win Collaboration

The extremely close partnership between Force Technologies and the aerospace client delivered exceptional results:

• Major Contract Awarded: The client placed an order worth nearly ?￡4.9 million, reaffirming their trust in Force Technologies.
• Timely Product Delivery: The solution enabled the client to meet critical deadlines, avoiding penalties and maintaining their customer satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: Through rigorous audits, the client recognised Force Technologies as a superior partner capable of exceeding their quality expectations.
• Long-Term Stability: By providing consistent, reliable product delivery and die storage, Force Technologies has restored operational stability for the client.

Conclusion

This case study showcases Force Technologies’ ability to adapt and deliver practical solutions, even in the face of complex technological challenges. By returning to monolithic chip designs, Force Technologies enabled their client to overcome production obstacles, achieve timely results, and regain stability in their operations.

This ￡4 million contract underscores Force Technologies’ role as a trusted partner in the aerospace industry, delivering quality, innovation, and long-term success.