• Aero Excellence – A global standard for assessing operations, environmental impact, and cybersecurity in the aerospace and defence supply chain. NCAB Group was the first PCB supplier to join the platform, which aims to strengthen sector performance and competitiveness.
• AS9100 / EN9100 – Builds on ISO 9001 with additional requirements tailored for aerospace, space, and defense sectors.
• AS9102 – Covers First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements to ensure parts meet design specifications before full-scale production.
• AS9120 – Designed for stockist distributors, addressing counterfeit parts, traceability, and product safety – includes 100+ requirements beyond ISO 9001.
• Nadcap – An accreditation program that certifies specialized aerospace and defense manufacturing processes.
• MIL-PRF-31032 – Supersedes MIL-PRF-55111; broader scope for PCB performance, testing, and verification under military standards.
• ESA/ECSS – European standards for space systems, including: ECSS PID (Process Identification Document), ECSS-Q-ST-70-12C (PCB design), ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C (PCB qualification)

• IATF 16949 – A globally recognized standard combining automotive-specific requirements with ISO 9001, focused on defect prevention, supply chain quality, and continuous improvement.
• IEC 61851 – Standards for EV charging systems, covering safety, charging modes, and connector compatibility.
• ATEX 114 (Directive 2014/34/EU) – Regulates equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Note: While unassembled PCBs are not directly addressed, they must comply if part of larger equipment. Soldermask must be tested for outgassing using NASA-qualified criteria.

• AS9100 / EN9100 – Builds on ISO 9001 with additional requirements tailored for aerospace, space, and defense sectors.
• AS9102 – Covers First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements to ensure parts meet design specifications before full-scale production.
• AS9120 – Designed for stockist distributors, addressing counterfeit parts, traceability, and product safety – includes 100+ requirements beyond ISO 9001.
• Nadcap – An accreditation program that certifies specialized aerospace and defense manufacturing processes.
• MIL-PRF-31032 – Supersedes MIL-PRF-55111; broader scope for PCB performance, testing, and verification under military standards.

• AS9100 / EN9100 – Builds on ISO 9001 with additional requirements tailored for aerospace, space, and defense sectors.
• AS9102 – Covers First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements to ensure parts meet design specifications before full-scale production.
• AS9120 – Designed for stockist distributors, addressing counterfeit parts, traceability, and product safety – includes 100+ requirements beyond ISO 9001.
• NASA-STD-8739.3 – Outlines stringent guidelines for soldering electrical connections in space flight hardware.
• ESA/ECSS – European standards for space systems, including: ECSS PID (Process Identification Document), ECSS-Q-ST-70-12C (PCB design), ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C (PCB qualification)

• EN 45545-2 – European standard for fire safety of materials in railway vehicles—focuses on flame spread, smoke, and heat.
• NF F 16-101 – French standard for smoke opacity and toxicity during combustion of railway materials.
• UNI CEI 11170-3 – Italian fire safety standard for railway materials – includes test methods and evaluation criteria.
• IRIS Certification – Defines requirements for quality and safety in the railway industry, covering design, manufacturing, and maintenance.

• ATEX 114 (Directive 2014/34/EU) – Regulates equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Note: While unassembled PCBs are not directly addressed, they must comply if part of larger equipment. Soldermask must be tested for outgassing using NASA-qualified criteria.

Relevant Industries: Automotive, Datacom, Industrial, Medical, Power/energy, Railway, Safety critical & Telecom