MacroFab Announces ITAR Compliance

Updated Oct 2024

At MacroFab, we are proud to announce the launch of first-class support for products regulated by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Our ITAR security measures and customer experience have already been recognized as some of the best in the industry.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are U.S. government rules controlling the export and import of defense items and services. While there is no real certification for ITAR, ITAR compliance is a legal requirement for companies manufacturing, exporting, or importing these items. "ITAR certification" is a misnomer for the ongoing process of remaining ITAR compliant.

ITAR compliance ensures sensitive technology and information remain secure and are not transferred to unauthorized parties. It protects national security interests and prevents weapons of mass destruction proliferation.

MacroFab has implemented robust security measures and processes to comply with ITAR regulations, including secure facilities, strict access controls, comprehensive employee training, and advanced technology to track and control ITAR-controlled items. By maintaining ITAR compliance, MacroFab demonstrates its commitment to national security and its ability to handle sensitive defense-related projects.

When you check the ITAR box on your PCB, we ensure that the ITAR flag is seamlessly integrated into every part of the manufacturing process. This flag is carried through each stage—from purchasing parts and placing components to inspecting your boards and shipping the final product—ensuring that everyone involved is aware that your PCB is ITAR controlled.

Unlike other manufacturers who rely heavily on printed documents and email, MacroFab uses our proprietary platform to complete your order. This allows us to easily control who has access to your designs, preventing ITAR data from falling into the wrong hands.

We are thrilled to share that MacroFab Inc., a premier North American Electronic Assembly Services (EMS) provider, has obtained ITAR registration from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). We have enhanced our technology-driven manufacturing platform and implemented robust compliance training and processes to meet your security requirements while maintaining the flexibility you need.

As an ITAR-registered entity, MacroFab is now perfectly equipped to support defense-related projects across the United States. With our advanced manufacturing platform and a connected factory network leveraging nationwide manufacturing capacity, we offer unique capability and flexibility to serve defense-related projects of any size, contributing directly to national and global security.

In the manufacturing sector, ITAR represents a universal expectation of excellence, security, and integrity. It ensures that companies not only thoroughly understand but also faithfully comply with U.S. export laws, thereby fortifying the reliability of the defense industry supply chain.

Adherence to these standards has always been a cornerstone of our operations at MacroFab. Since our inception in 2013, we have embedded this commitment to excellence and security into every product we deliver. From prototypes to PCBAs and complete electronics assemblies, we have consistently served various industries from our Houston facility, marking a decade of unswerving dedication to quality and integrity.

Read more about maintaining ITAR compliance during PCBA manufacturing now.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to uphold the highest standards of manufacturing, contributing to national security and making a meaningful impact worldwide.

If you would like to tour our ITAR-compliant facility, you can see the ITAR requirements for visitors and schedule a visit here.