In the wave of sustainable development around the world automotive industry, not only performance, but also environmental responsibility should be the standard of an outstanding supplier. When you take a closer look on DAISCH’s IMU products, there is one detail to be noted: our RoHS certification. This basically international certificate shows a deeper characteristic of DAISCH as a world-leading IMU manufacturer – so our engagement to the whole life cycle of our products is a sign of ultimate proof of reliability.
RoHS Certification: The Green World Passport
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) is the mandatory environmental standard created by European Union. Its essential element is very clear, which is to strictly limit ten hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury and cadmium, in electronic and electrical products. For a Precision Sensor manufacturer such as DAISCH, achieving RoHS certification means that all our production process from the chip selection and the soldering of the circuit to the housing material complies to the most stringent environmental requirements.
But Why Does An IMU Need Environment Certification?
When trying to choose a core sensor RoHS certification may not come to mind first in comparison to performance parameters, but it does have a direct relationship with the product’s long-term reliability:
- Material Stability to Maintain Product Stability
- Hazardous substances are not only unsafe to the environment; they are also “hidden killers” regarding long-term product reliability. For example, old lead-based solder can contribute to the growth of dendrites over a period of time leading to circuit failures. DAISCH IMU product RoHS certification shows our more stable and reliable use of lead-free soldering processes and other environmentally friendly materials in its overall design process, which fundamentally guarantees the stable operation of the vehicle throughout its life cycle.
- The cornerstone of supply chain management
- Achieving RoHS certification requires the set-up of a complete supply chain traceability and management system. By achieving this certification, DAISCH demonstrates its exact control of the supply chain – the purchase of components to the manufacturing process is traceable and can be proven. This rigorous supply chain management is one of the core principles of reliability in high-end manufacturing.
- Technical vision about the future
- With regulations in relation to environmental management increasingly stringent globally, RoHS compliance has become a prerequisite for entering high end markets. The proactive strategy of DAISCH actually exceeds the regulatory requirements of today and projects our technological foresight as an industry leader. Selecting DAISCH IMU is choosing a company that is adaptable to any regulatory changes that may occur in the future and that can guarantee continuous supply capabilities.
Engineering Practice: Value Beyond Certification
In my years of experience in the engineering, I’ve come to gain quite a bit of respect for the extra value that RoHS certification provides. To be compliant with RoHS requirements, extensive optimizations have been undertaken by our engineering team in material science, processes in soldering and thermal management. These types of innovation in technology are not only aiming to produce products that are friendlier to the environment surrounding us, but are also allowing for more reliable manufacturing processes to occur to produce said goods. For example, the development of lead-free soldering processes has increased our knowledge of the thermodynamic properties of materials, which nevertheless has increased the reliability of products under extreme temperature conditions.
Conclusion: Reliability is a Result of Responsibility
At DAISCH it is our understanding of “reliability” that has multiple dimensions – not only stable and precise performance but also compatibility with the environment. While RoHS certification was not specifically influencing system architecture in the same way functional safety certificates are, it is indicative of our results-driven drive towards perfection in all the details of our products.
When you go with a DAISCH IMU that meets RoHS requirements, you are not just choosing a great sensor but also working together with a company who is interested in our environment and what will become of it in the future. In this time of sustainable development, DAISCH believes with deeds: real reliability is the result of exact attention to every detail, including the inconspicuous commitments of the environment.