For Buyers and Procurement
You own supplier stability, compliance documentation, and supply chain risk. Caton's AS9100-certified quality system, ITAR-compliant operations, and long-term program discipline make qualification straightforward and production predictable.
Supplier stability, compliance, and execution discipline
For buyers and procurement teams managing high-voltage cable assembly supply chains, the real risk is not price — it is supplier instability. A supplier who cannot maintain configuration control, deliver consistent quality across production runs, or provide complete documentation creates program risk that far exceeds any cost differential.
Caton is built for programs where documentation, traceability, and process discipline are contractual requirements. Our AS9100-certified quality system, ITAR-compliant operations, and long-term program history make supplier qualification straightforward — and give you confidence that the assembly you receive in year three of production is identical to the one that passed qualification.
- AS9100 certified quality management system
- ITAR-registered and DFARS-compliant operations
- Full lot or serial traceability as required by program
- First Article Inspection packages per AS9102
- NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC cybersecurity compliance
- Counterfeit parts prevention per AS5553
- RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals compliance as required
- Configuration control — locked bill of materials, controlled change management
- Sole-source and preferred-vendor program experience
What to expect during qualification
What makes HV cable assemblies a supply chain risk — and how Caton manages it
Suppliers who substitute materials, adjust processes, or change subcomponents without engineering review can introduce electrical instability into assemblies that previously performed correctly.
Locked bill of materials and controlled change management process. Any change to material, process, or subcomponent requires engineering review and customer notification before implementation.
Without AS9100-level process control, assembly quality can vary between production runs as personnel, materials, and processes drift over time.
AS9100-controlled processes with documented standard work, trained and qualified personnel, and full build records for every assembly ensure consistent quality across every production run.
When a field failure occurs, suppliers without complete build records cannot support root cause analysis — leaving the customer unable to determine scope or implement effective corrective action.
Complete build records including material certifications, process records, inspection data, and test results are maintained for every assembly — supporting field failure investigation and corrective action.
Ready to engage with Caton?
Our engineering team responds within one business day. You will work directly with the people responsible for execution.