ADVANCED MANUFACTURERS
Precision Machining, Complex Geometries, Problem Solving Expertise
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Outsourcing for Advanced Manufacturers
By definition, Advanced Manufacturers push the envelope, embracing new technologies, innovative processes and leading edge materials to improve the efficiency, speed and quality of manufacturing for new product introductions and enhancement of existing ones.
Based in the greater Boston area, EMI is blessed to be at the nexus of many innovative, cutting edge industries, including robotics, clean energy, biotech, batteries, medical devices and so many more.
After more than a half century in the business, EMI continues to proudly apply our ability to manufacture complex and unique geometries and bring unique problem solving expertise to serve those who are inventing the future every day.










Advanced Manufacturing Industry Applications
Precision machining capabilities combined with deep problem solving knowhow makes EMI an ideal manufacturing partner for firms creating new solutions.
End Use Products
- Imaging Systems, Cameras and Optical Devices
- Sensing, inspection & detection systems
- Robotic arms and effectors
- Unique & Specialized Equipment
- UAVs, UGVs, USVs, AUVs
- Filling machines
- Conveyors
- Cleaning systems
Example Parts We Create
- Rollers, rings, pins, flanges, couplers
- Guide rods, precision rollers
- Bearings, bushings, plungers
- Tubes, rods, shafts, axles
- Mounting bases & plates
- Chassis, frames, housings
- Bolts, latches, carriers
- Scopes
- Heat sinks
Custom Manufacturing Process, Materials & Surface Treatments
Manufacturing Processes
To support an endless array of manufacturing goals, Defense manufacturers needs are as diverse as the day is long. Here are some of the services we provide:
(click each for info about part sizes, weights and tolerances)
Click here for a more complete list of EMI's MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
Materials
Defense industry designers specify a huge range of metallic, plastic and composite materials. EMI is capable of machining a great many of these, including (but not limited to):
- Stainless Steel & Carbon Steel
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Molybdenum
- Specialty alloys (AlBeMet, Invar, Kovar, etc.)
- Plastics (PEEK, Delrin, Ultem, etc.)
- Composites (Fiberglass Laminates, Carbon and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites)
Click here for a more complete list of MATERIALS EMI machines.
Surface Treatments
For Surface Finishing, whether your needs are tactile, emissivity control, lubricity, conductivity, corrosion resistance, color or something else, EMI delivers a diverse range of finishing solutions:
- Anodizing
- Electroplating
- Electroless Plating
- Passivation
- Chem Films
- Laser Marking, Silk Screening, Pad Printing
- Paint, Powder Coating
- Deburring
- Media Blasting
- Knurling
- Polishing
Our capabilities include surface roughness to 8 Ra and #4 finish for grained direction parts.
Click here for a more complete list of EMI's SURFACE FINISHING options.
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Value-Added Services
For those Defense industry partners needing further support, EMI offers several value-added services:
Quality Considerations
EMI is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered, so quality assurance is built into everything we do. Using the latest testing and metrology equipment EMI performs in-process and finished article inspection, testing and verification activities our temperature controlled quality lab. And we provide traceability documentation and results certification as dictated by our customers business and regulatory needs.
Click for more info about Quality Assurance.
Responsive Service & Support
It takes great service and support to deliver the great products our customer's customers deserve. In order to serve you best EMI delivers highly responsive service and open two-way communications backed by a relentless focus on on-time delivery to support your supply chain needs.
"More than Parts, Partnership" is our brand promise and it permeates everything we do to serve you.
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Why EMI?
Choosing the right outsourcing partner for your precision manufacturing needs can be the difference between success or failure for a given project. The question is how to choose.
The answer is to optimize for the right relationship. Choose a partner that supports your supply chain needs by delivering responsive service, open two-way communications, and on-time delivery.
For more than a half-century and continuing to this day, EMI always seeks to co-create the right relationship by prioritizing our partners' success.
Our Promise:
“More than Parts, Partnership”
Contact us today to start building the right relationship.