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Strategic
Companies today are looking for a
Partner
Our global sales presence, coupled with our choice of strategic global distribution partners, means greater responsiveness when procuring our products — no matter where you do business!
Model-to-Market
Supremely Dedicated & Responsive
Customers can leverage our design and manufacturing expertise throughout the entire product development process. From Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Pilot-Runs through to Mass Production, our teams work efficiently to cut down your program’s time to market.
AirBorn products are trusted to perform in extreme conditions where complete reliability is vital to success. Customers count on AirBorn products and have since our inception in 1958.
We provide components and services to leading companies in industries including Military/Defense, Commercial Air, Medical, Industrial, and Space Exploration. Our all inclusive “Model-to-Market®” service shepherds your product from the barest of concepts through to mass production.
Because Lives Depend On Us
Critical Applications
Our Customers
Concept Development
Detailed Design & Engineering
Testing & Qualification
Global Packaging & Distribution
Prototyping
Maufacturing High-Mix, Low-Volume
Space Brochure
Mil/Aero Brochure
Commercial Air Brochure
Medical Brochure
Industrial Brochure
AbouT US
Locations
Products & Services
AirBorn advantage
Value Add
Custom Power SUPPlies
Flex Assemblies
Interconnects
In Action
AirBorn
Because Lives
Depend
On
Us
— Oil & Gas — Factory Automation — Robotics
— Semiconductor Manufacturing — Renewable Energy — Heavy Equipment
Industrial
— International Space Station — Hubble Space Telescope — GOES Weather Satellite
— Voyager I & II — Lunar Rover — Mars Rovers
— Lunar Module — Space Shuttles — Skylab
Space
— BiowavePRO Pain Therapy — Zoll Defibrillators — GE Healthcare MRI Machine
— Edward Lifesciences HemoSphere Monitor — Dilon Navigator 2.0 Gamma Detection
Medical
— Airbus 320 — Avionics & Controls
— LEAP Engine — Boeing 777 — Boeing 737 Max
Commercial Air
— Ohio-Class Submarines — F-35 Lighting II — Patriot Missile — THAAD Missile — Javelin Missile
— Hellfire Missile — Tomahawk Missile — AMRAAM Missile
— A7 Corsair II — F-8 Crusader — F-15 Eagle
— Apache Helicopter — F-16 Fighting Falcon — Abrams Tank — Bradley Fighting Vehicle — Blackhawk Helicopter
Military/Defense
Cable Assemblies
High-Reliability Interconnects
Delivering quality components since 1958 — Proudly employee owned
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AirBorn Advantage
The
Legacy
Next-Gen
M-Series
.050" (1.27mm) — Our ruggedly designed micro-miniature, microD connectors are in high demand due to ease of customization.
R-Series
.075" (1.905mm) — R-series are surface mount (SMT) and high-density, highlighting stack-ability and ease-of-repair.
N-Series
.025" (0.636mm) — Our nanominiature, NanoD connectors are designed for applications where reduced size and weight are critical.
W-Series
.100" (2.540mm) — Our flagship connector, the W-series maintains .100" spacing used in countless applications.
Z-Series
A unique, one-piece solderless contact system easily aligned & compressed between two PCBs.
Series 360
Small, sleek & strong, our latest product offers a lightweight, watertight and easy-to-clean circular connector solution.
verSI
This open-pin field connector produces optimal signal integrity for high-speed, 100Ω & 85Ω differential serial bus applications.
RC Series
These stackable compliant connector families are perfectly suited for high-density, board-to-board stacking solution.
PowerAmp
These power connectors, standard 13A or 23A, are ideal for rugged mil-aero and industrial applications.
microSI
Designed for ruggedness and durability. Meets requirements for high-speed, signal integrity applications.
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RocKet
Our macro D, I/O connector is built to withstand the toughest environments on or off the Earth.
AirStrip
These micro strip connectors are available in both straight and right-angle configurations.
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SInergy
A mini-modular hybrid solution in 1-5 configurable bays with speeds up to 25Gbps per lane.
iPowerAmp
Power connector rated up to 23A per contact. Based on Mil-Spec, built for inductrial
iW Series
Power connector rated up to 5A per contact. Based on Mil-Spec, built for industrial.
TriMate
TriMate connectors are offered in three different forms to support different applications: Threaded, Push/Pull, & Break Away.
Capabilities
Flex
— Micro section — Electrical functional & impedance test
— ICT of assembled rigid flex
— Automated optical inspection of inner layers & finished assemblies
Test
— Surface Mount Technology (SMT) on both flex & rigid flex — Hand soldering of both SMT & through-hole components — Eccobond, conformal coating & epoxy — Wave soldering
Assembly
— Up to 15 layers — Sculptured flex, HDEC — LCP (liquid crystal polymer) flex — 18′ x 24′, 24′ x 30′ standard panel sizes — Multiple finishes available — Shielding
Manufacturing
— PCB design — Impedance modeling & design for ‘X’ (DFx) — Production-ready prototypes — Test solution development
Production
About
— Can be used in ALL Flex products — Ideal product material for high temperature applications 230°C (446°F) — Lengths up to 110″ (>9ft) — Specially engineered to be durable and withstand punishment
DuraFlex
— Perfect solution for applications where products need to be large at their destination but compact for its journey
— 1-2 layers
Extended Length Flex
— Standard catalog jumper cables for any of our connector models
Flex Jumpers
— Built-in contacts eliminate the need for connectors — Saves weight & space while increasing flexibility & reliability — 1-3 layers
— Ideal for applications where flexibility, space savings or production constraints rule out rigid circuit boards usage
Sculptured Flex
— Combines rigid & flex boards (2-15 layers) — Place fine pitch & small components — Double-sided
Multi-Layer Rigid Flex
— Superier signal integrity — 3-8 layers allows more advanced circuits — Can include electrical components
Multi-Layer Flex
— Similar benefits to Type I but with 2 layers — Wider range of applications from more complex circuit layouts
Double-Sided Flex
— Used in High Density Edge Connections (HDEC) — Unmatched dynamic flexing — Used in repetitive movement applications
Single-Sided Flex
Cable
— Automated double-ended wire processing — Cable braiding in nylon & tinned wire — Discrete wire harnesses & processing — Fiber optics – SC, ST, LCF (both simplex & duplex) — Multi-connector cables — Over-molded cables — Poly-tube harnesses — Ribbon cables (jacketed & shielded) — RF cabling
Custom Cable & Wiring Harnesses
Cables
New
— 18 position ST, SC, & LC polishing fixtures — 400x inspection camera — Curing oven — SC-, ST-, MTP- and LC-style connectors — Simplex & duplex cable
Fiber Optics Expertise
— Radiation-hardened, space-rated and non-space-rated, rugged AOC options — 4 points-of-contact offer superior performance & reliability — High-performance interconnect technology for scalable systems & subsystems — 80G+ random vibration, 2,000 G shock and -34 – +95C operating temperatures — Up to 12.5 Gb/s per channel
— Full test capability for all space environments including T-VAC chamber, shock, vibration, X-ray/CT, and SI
Active Optical Technology
RAOC
AirBorn is excited to introduce the latest disruptive technology to hit the Military & Aerospace markets in a generation. Our Rugged, Active Optical Cable (RAOC®) embodies all the benefits of fiber with the ease & reliability of copper. RAOC® is designed and tested for complete reliability in the heat of battle, when lives are on the line.
Rugged Active Optical Cable
SAOC
Space-Rated Active Optical Cable
Introducing AirBorn’s new, Space-Rated Active Optical Cable (SAOC®). Built on our proven high-speed verSI connector platform, SAOC® exemplifies all the benefits of fiber with the ease & reliability of copper. Designed and tested to withstand the rigors of launching and operating in space, SAOC® revolutionizes space communications.
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Market
Model-To-
— AirBorn’s engineering group specializes in new product development & design services for OEMs across the globe
AirBorn Engineering = Problem Solved®
• 2D & 3D modeling • Concept validation • Controls design • Complete mechanical/electrical design services • Custom automation • PCB layout • Product development & redesigns • Project management & documentation • Quick-turn prototyping
— Custom products designed by experienced engineers
Value-Added Service
Services
Engineering
— 50+ degreed engineers, company wide
— Vast engineering expertise, under one roof:
Standard Connector
Custom Engineered Solution
— Customer screening & evaluation — Development & qualification testing — Failure analysis — Lead-time reduction — Vendor evaluation
Test & Evaluation Services
— Inspection & analysis — Multiple layer views — Offered as an independent service
X-Ray & CT Scanning
— Altitude chamber (100,000 ft.) — Salt spray & steam age chamber — Temperature / humidity chambers — Thermal shock chamber
Environmental Equipment
— 2 large capacity shake tables
Vibration Equipment
— Reduces product lead-time to customers by delivering results quickly & accurately
— Required by defense agencies & passed down to purchase order/specification requirements
Lab
Box-Build Solutions
— At AirBorn, our value-added services are designed to offer customers complete, box-build solutions when a project requires more than singular components or modest assemblies
— By partnering with AirBorn, customers save time and money by procuring from one source eliminating costly mark-ups and expensive delays
— Whatever level of assembly your project requires, AirBorn’s Model-To-Market service ensures we’ll meet your project’s specific manufacturing need
Global
We Are
Distribution
Shanghai, China: Sales Office
Bangalore & Delhi, India: Sales Office
Paris, France: Sales Office
Edenbridge, Kent - UK: Manufacturing
Georgetown, Texas: Corporate HQ, Manufacturing Little Falls, Minnesota: Manufacturing Lake City, Pennsylvania: Manufacturing Taunton, Massachusetts: Manufacturing Winnsboro, Texas: Manufacturing Addison, Texas: Manufacturing Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing
Toronto, Canada: Manufacturing
Cologne, Germany: Sales Office
Getting your product to market FASTER!
Our Global Distribution Partners
Responsiveness
Our global presence & 18+ authorized distributors means
Greater
For You
Working
— AirBorn is known for unmatched quality
Highly-Reliable Solutions for Demanding Applications
— Ensure on-time delivery — Maintain superior quality — Manage costs
We Employ 2 Master Black Belts, 24 Black Belts, & 112 Green Belts
Six Sigma
LEAN &
— Our products thrive in extreme environmental conditions when failure is not an option
— Pride-of-ownership — Emplyees have a stake in AirBorn's success
We're 100% Employee Owned
— AirBorn’s solutions are relied upon by defense, aerospace, medical, & industrial leaders, to operate their most critical systems, in the most demanding environments.
Our Value Proposition
Engineering/Drafting - 1958
Connector Assembly - 1958
Tool & Dye - 1958
The culture at AirBorn embraces both Six Sigma and LEAN principals. Beginning with front office personnel and extending to the production personnel in our factories. We work hard to maintain the various disciplines and apply them every day to our business.
We produce premium products for demanding applications where complete reliability of electronic systems is essential for success.
We adhere to the highest certification & regulatory standards in the market today.
Regulatory Approval
Certifications &
Advantage
Your
— Documentation, processes & quality so you can concentrate on marketing your product
We Control
— 30+ authorized distributors stock AirBorn Products — Design, engineering & manufacturing strength in-house — Custom solutions to fit customer’s unique needs — Multiple assembly levels culminating in a complete box-build — Thorough testing protocol to ensure complete satisfaction
Your Global Interconnect Solutions Provider
— Customer-centric products & services — Everything they need from 1 supplier — Shortening lead-times & cutting costs considerably
We Save Customers Time & Money
for products & services
for greater supply chain control
for global responsiveness
One Company
One Source
One AirBorn
Welcome To
— Streamline processes
— Strive for continuous improvement
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24
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Timeline
Company
AirBorn is founded in Dallas, Texas
The Nano product line is introduced; establishing the Phoenix, AZ facility.
AirBorn acquires StrataFlex in Toronto, Canada. They specialized in flexible circuit assemblies.
AirBorn becomes a 100% employee owned S-Corp.
AirBorn launches Series 360 circular connectors & new low-cost, rugged M55302 product lines.
AirBorn launches AOC technology with product offerings.
AirBorn launches verSI and verSI HD product lines.
AirBorn launches its new high-speed signal integrity product lines: MicroSI and MicroQUAD.
AirBorn acquires Central Minnesota Tooling, in Little Falls, MN. They specialized in stamping, molding & automation.
AirBorn acquires CARON Enterprises in Lake City PA. They specialized in electronic filtering & custom power supplies.
AirBorn acquires AESCO Electronics Inc. in Akron, OH.
AirBorn opens its first office in the United Kingdom.
AirBorn opens a new 58,000 sq. ft. facility in Georgetown Texas.
AirBon completes its state-of-the-art test lab.
AirBorn realizes substantial revenues from the electronic voting machine opportunity, originating in India.
AirBorn adds clean room capabilities.
for fully-integrated solutions
One Mark Up
All power supply are customized meet exacting customer's requirements. Whether stand-alone or embedded, AirBorn can provide as much or as little design content as the customer requires. We specialize in reliable turnkey solutions for mission-critical applications.
Mission Success Depends On Reliable Power
Custom Power Systems
Whether your application is Optical, Flight, VME, or Retrofit, count on AirBorn's years of Power Supply expertise to engineer a solution that's perfect for any situation.
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• Open VPX VITA 62 compliant • Aligned with the SOSA Standard • 270 VDC Input
Features
• High power DC output • Efficiency greater than 94% • Conduction cooled at card edge
