Amphenol Automotive & JDE Automotive Conduct Annual Audit: Jointly Exploring New Frontiers in Precision Manufacturing [Dongguan, October 13, 2025]

On October 13, the audit team from Amphenol Automotive, a global leader in connectors and precision electronic components, visited JDE Automotive to conduct the 2025 annual supplier quality and management system audit. As a precision manufacturing enterprise specializing in precision stamping parts and Plastic Injection parts—key components such as connector housings, terminals serving the automotive, industrial, medical, and new energy sectors—JDE Automotive engaged in an in-depth dialogue withAmphenol Automotive. The review spanned "technical details, management effectiveness, and human-centric collaboration," strengthening the foundation of their partnership through rigorous professionalism and fostering future synergy in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Rigorous Audit: Focusing on Precision Manufacturing to Validate End-to-End Capabilities

At 9:00 a.m., upon arrival at the factory, the Amphenol Automotive audit team was accompanied by JDE Automotive’s management to delve into the production floor. The review centered on four key modules—"mold condition, laboratory testing, stamping/injection molding line control, and in-process quality control (IPQC)"—to comprehensively assess the factory’s quality assurance capabilities in manufacturing automotive, industrial, medical, and new energy connector components (including connector housings, terminals, precision stamping parts, and plastic injection parts). In the mold workshop, theAmphenol Automotive audit team meticulously examined the management details of two core mold types: stamping molds and injection molds. Key parameters such as slider wear, ejector pin resilience, and clamping precision were reviewed, alongside the mandatory maintenance cycle (forced servicing every [X] million cycles) and clear, traceable mold status labels ("In Use/Pending Repair/Out of Service" color-coded tags). These molds are critical for producing high-precision terminals and connector housings that meet the stringent requirements of automotive and industrial applications. Moving to the laboratory, the focus shifted to material performance and finished product reliability validation. Inside the lab, the Amphenol Automotive auditors used a tensile testing machine to evaluate the tensile strength of terminal plating, a projector to magnify the wall thickness uniformity data of injection-molded housings, and a salt spray test chamber to simulate corrosive marine environments. "We pay special attention to the insertion/extraction lifespan of connectors and the dimensional stability of housings—factors that directly impact the assembly yield of end products in the automotive and medical sectors," noted the Amphenol Automotive auditors. The lab’s testing protocols ensure the reliability of precision stamping parts and plastic injection parts used in critical applications. On the production floor, the audit team visited the stamping and injection molding workshops. In the stamping area, the hum of high-speed presses resonated as machines operated at [X] strokes per minute to precisely form terminals and precision stamping parts. Meanwhile, in the injection molding section, multi-cavity molds worked synchronously under precise temperature control, with connector housings and plastic injection parts flowing smoothly down the line. These components are essential for automotive, industrial, medical, and new energy connector systems. During the IPQC (in-process quality control) segment, the Amphenol Automotive audit team scrutinized the "first-article inspection-patrol inspection-line-stop mechanism." Production lines conducted hourly sampling to check terminal hole precision (tolerance ±[X] mm) and housing clip strength, with IPQC personnel using handheld tools to record data in real time and immediately halting operations upon detecting anomalies. This rigorous process control ensures the consistent quality of connector housings, terminals, precision stamping parts, and plastic injection parts across all production batches.

Heartwarming Exchange: Lobster, Sashimi, and a "Partnership Dialogue" Over Fine Dining

At 8:00 p.m., following the structured audit, JDE Automotive extended the interaction to a renowned local restaurant, hosting a gratitude dinner for the Amphenol Automotive team to express their commitment to the partnership. The table was filled with the aroma of fresh lobster, delicate sashimi, and savory roast goose, but the warmth came from the candid "heart-to-heart" conversation. Discussions ranged from "industry trends" to "employee care." Amphenol Automotive noted the increasing demand for higher conductivity in terminals used in new-energy vehicle (NEV) connectors, emphasizing the need for advanced materials in precision stamping parts and plastic injection parts. Amphenol Automotive team expressed hope that the factory would proactively optimize material selection to meet evolving requirements in the automotive and new energy sectors.

Charting the Future: Building on Trust to Expand the Precision Manufacturing Partnership

The annual audit conducted by the Amphenol Automotive team earned high praise for JDE Automotive’s comprehensive performance in "mold lifecycle management, precision stamping/injection molding process control, and closed-loop process quality." The Amphenol Automotive team reaffirmed the factory’s status as a core supplier, with expectations for expanded orders in emerging fields such as high-voltage NEV connector terminals and miniature housings for 5G devices—applications that rely heavily on precision stamping parts and plastic injection parts. "Precision manufacturing hinges on ‘stability,’ and JDE Automotive has proven through its attention to detail that it is a partner we can trust," remarked an Amphenol Automotive representative. "Your expertise in producing connector housings, terminals, and other critical components for automotive, industrial, medical, and new energy connectors aligns perfectly with Amphenol Automotive’s quality standards." JDE Automotive’s management added: "Every client audit, especially from a esteemed partner like Amphenol Automotive, is an opportunity for self-improvement. Moving forward, we will strive for ‘more precise manufacturing, faster responsiveness, and more open collaboration.’ We plan to invest further in automated inspection and green stamping (e.g., energy-efficient mold applications), ensuring the continued excellence of precision stamping parts and plastic injection parts for automotive, industrial, medical, and new energy connector systems." A rigorous audit, a heartfelt dinner, and an open dialogue—JDE Automotive and Amphenol Automotive’s partnership is advancing toward higher-quality collaboration, anchored by "technical mutual trust" and bonded by "human-centric connection."