Cramer Coil

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Cramer Coil Transformer Co., Inc.
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MISSION STATEMENTTo be the leading supplier of
PC mountable magnetics through excellence in
quality, technology, manufacturing, and
support....We are dedicated to success in
partnership with our customers, employees,
suppliers and community...
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BUSINESS BACKGROUND- Evolution -

• 40 Year Anniversary
• Incorporated 1964
• RF Chokes, Air Coils, Inductors
• Prototype Service, Job Shop Orientation
• New Management 1991
• High Frequency, Switching Magnetics
• Full Service, Continuous Run Orientation

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BUSINESS BACKGROUND- Facilities -

• Cramer USA, Headquarters (CCM)
• Saukville, Wisconsin
• Design,Manufacturing, Sales Marketing
• Cramer Fareast, (CFE)
• Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Sales office)
• Dongguan, China (Manufacturing)
• Supporting our customers Asian Manufacturing
  operations...

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BUSINESS BACKGROUND- Size -

• Employees (USA)
• 120 Full-Time Employees
• Non-Union
• 3 Shifts
• Employees (Fareast)
• 120 Full-Time Employees

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PHILOSOPHY- Modus Operandi -

• Design Early and Often (DFM)
• Sales Support Can Do
• Quality Assurance Six-?
• Vendor Management All for One and One for All
• Manufacturing Flexible Automation

. . . Modus Vivendi . . .
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BUSINESS FOCUS- Served Markets -

• Switching Power Applications
• Industrial
• Telecommunications
• Medical
• Commercial

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TARGET OPPORTUNITIES- Common Characteristics -

• Circuit Board Mountable
• High Switching Frequencies
• typically40 kHz to 250 kHz
• Moderate Power Rating
• typically3 VA to 3000 VA
• Significant Regulatory Spacing Constraints
• typicallyEN60950, 6-8mm creepage clearance
  etc.

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BUSINESS BACKGROUND- Capabilities -

• Design Engineering
• Production
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor Management
• Customer Service

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CAPABILITIES- Design Engineering -

• Custom Transformer Designs
• Industry Standard Platforms
• Extensive Regulatory Agency Knowledge
• Finite Element Analysis
• Quick Sampling Turnaround
• Rapid Prototyping (Stereolithography Prototypes
  Available)

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CAPABILITIES- Production -

• Automated Production Processes
• Made-to-Order Production Scheduling
• Minimal Lot Sizes
• Minimal Lead Times

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CAPABILITIES- Quality Assurance -

• Philosophy (Six-?)
• In-Process SPC and Final Product Testing
• Extensive Audit Experience (Motorola QSR)
• Daily Quality Performance Reviews
• Emerson Electric (CFE) 2004

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CAPABILITIES- Customer Service -

• E-Mail
• E.D.I. (v.4010 ANSI X.12, Y2K Compatible)
• Support of Multiple Scheduling Formats
• Bar Coding
• 24-Hour Quote Response (Re-ordered Parts)
• Pay-On-Receipt Invoice Handling

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COST WHEEL
Unit
Development
Manufacturing
Total Cost
Communications
Materials
Quality
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COST BUSTERS
Unit Costs
Automated Processes
Common Components
Global Material Sourcing
Fareast
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COST BUSTERS
Development Costs
F.E.A.
Standard Product
Safety Agency Knowledge
Rapid Prototyping (STLs)
Quick Turns
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COST BUSTERS
Communications Costs
E-Mail
Video Conferencing
Bar Coding
E.D.I.
w.w.w.
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COST BUSTERS
Quality Costs
D.F.A.M.
S.P.C.
Six ? Culture
Collaboration QA/MAT.
Daily QA Reviews
Audits - MOT QSR
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COST BUSTERS
Materials Costs
Quick Turns
Common Components
Made-to-Order
Minimal Build Quantities
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COST BUSTERS
Manufacturing Costs
Robust Materials
Surface Mount Capable
PCB Layout Help
Custom Packaging
Integrated Development
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TARGET OPPORTUNITIES
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