SCI Technology, an aerospace manufacturing company, was founded 55 years ago. SCI Technology is a Huntsville-based company that provides unparalleled quality for the defense industry. Located at 685,000 square feet, SCI's facility houses a wide variety of manufacturing and test facilities. Sanmina executives recently visited the SCI facility. They met with SCI's senior leadership team to get a better understanding of the operations and day-today activities. They also had the chance meet with 20 U.S. Army Acquisition personnel.
SCI Technology provides a variety of products and services to help the defense industry provide unmatched quality and support. SCI Technology can be called a division of Sanmina Corporation. The company is located in Huntsville (Alabama) and has a manufacturing location in Huntsville. The company is focused upon developing partnerships with future Army Acquisition leadership.
The company's product range includes a variety products including the Individual Integrated Visual Augmentation System, (IVAS), which is designed and manufactured by Microsoft. This system is due to begin production in fiscal 2021. The ruggedized smartphone can be used to view maps and tactical data, as well as to send and read text messages. The system also features a weapon-sight device, which allows soldiers to locate their weapon. The company manufactures a range of smart-soldier glasses and the TALENT KEYHOLE control system. This device is expected to be in use by fiscal 2021.
SCI also offers a number of other services and products. These include the Special Intelligence (SI), HUMINT Control Systems (HCS) programs. SCI also provides services for the Defense Intelligence Agency and is slated to field a new rapid target acquisition system, which is a system that combines a special thermal weapons site with a M4A1 carbine.
SCI Technology fosters partnerships with future Army Acquisition leaders. The Individual Qualification Course (IQC), which lasts three weeks, trains acquisition officers to be able to lead, manage and execute their job. IQC gives an overview of the acquisition process. It covers topics such as quality control, manufacturing, product development, and test.