Be part of the AMI Family
We have the resources and transparency to be an extension of your design, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution teams. Let us be your EMS resource.
Why You Should Choose Alternative Manufacturing Inc
Made in Maine, USA
- Local to New England and close enough to visit
- Yankee ingenuity that solves tough problems
- Highly Cost-competitive labor.
100% Employee-Owned
- Every team member is an employee-owner
- We take pride in every product and process
- Your growth fuels our growth.
Lean Manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing, fully realized and practiced daily
- Capable of building the perfect lot size—down to a single part
- Waste out and efficiency in equals lower costs for you.
Cost reduction Process
- Decades of experience with both startups and mature builds
- Proven cost savings through deep process and product evaluation
- Savings passed along to you and your customers
Transparency
- 100% transparent, open-book pricing
- We treat every customer as a true business partner
- More than your business—we aim to earn your trust.
Ease of working with AMI
- We welcome you to visit and meet AMI’s employee-owners
- We live by: “Exceeding Expectations” and “A Little Better Every Day”
- Long-term partnerships are built on these values.
Competitive manufacturing
- “Made in USA” can be the most cost-competitive choice
- We stay competitive by working smarter and staying agile
- Cost savings are shared—you’re part of every step.
product development
- Strong ties with leading Northeast start-up incubators
- Large network of design build and engineering firms
- Proven path from product inception to volume manufacturing
PCB Assembly
AMI offers full-service PCB assembly—from simple thru-hole to complex double-sided SMT and mixed technologies. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver quality at any scale, from one unit to thousands weekly. Our lean manufacturing approach eliminates waste and maximizes efficiency. Let’s connect and explore how we can support your next build.
Learn More About PCB AssemblyBox Build
AMI goes beyond PCBAs—we offer full box build services to deliver complete, ready-to-ship products. From housing installation and wiring to power modules, software loads, and testing, we handle the entire package. Our employee-owners are committed to supporting projects of any size with precision and care. Bring us your vision—we’re ready to build it with you.
Learn More About Box BuildCapabilities
As a one stop shop for PCB Assembly (PCBA) and/or System level Box Build, AMI has you covered. Our capabilities include everything you need under one roof: whether that be purchasing of PCBs, Components, Hardware, Cables etc… we have the right team in place to hunt down what you are looking for. Our manufacturing process is purposely built to handle a large variety of technologies, from placing 0201 package to a .30mm device on one of our 11 pick-and-place machines, to thru-hole assembly of components on one of our lines within a cell. AMI handles all your needs including cable builds, ultrasonic welding, e-testing, environmental, software loading to finished packaging. We invite you to challenge us with your project needs.
Learn More About Our Capabilities
