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First Article Inspection (FAI)

Let us identify the First Article Inspection (FAI) scope that meets your needs. Include the subject to be assessed, the location and your target date in your request.

Surveillance and inspection in the purchasing process

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Services and abbreviations
  1. Supplier Selection
  2. Pre-production
  3. Production
  4. Shipment Preparation
  5. Product Arrival

Also at the product arrival stage: Selection, Sorting and Rework Services

What is the First Article Inspection, why is it necessary?

The first Item Inspection is usually done immediately after the start of producing the first series production samples of the manufacturer. Helps you solve the possible problems at the beginning of the production. This inspection is particularly important if pre-production control has not been done.

What to check in the First Article Inspection?

  • Accurate understanding of your factory’s demands
  • The condition and quantity of raw materials and components used in production
  • Compliance with the approved samples or technical specifications of the first production samples
  • Control of production calendar and production processes
  • Quality Control

Where to do audits?

First Item Inspections can be performed in supplier factories in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Asia-Pacific regions.

How can you apply or get information?

To get information about this service, ask for free offer or apply for Our contact page Contact us.

Who is it for?

  • buyers who want supplier and product evaluation in the purchasing process.
  • Organizations requiring independent control during production, shipment or acceptance phases.

Service scope

  • First Article Inspection (FAI)

Plan your request with us

Prepare before requesting

  • Stage to control
  • Product, order and control terms
  • Supplier or facility location and destination date
Request a service

How will we proceed?

  1. Share your needs

    Tell us the service required, the location and your target date.

  2. Let us clarify the scope

    Let us review your request based on the product, system or equipment to be assessed and the information required.

  3. Let us plan the next step

    Let us contact you about the application, assessment or training steps appropriate to the scope.

Frequently asked questions

How can I submit a request for First Article Inspection (FAI)?

You can contact the contact page from the service request link. You can clarify your request by sharing the scope of the service you choose, location and destination date.

What information should I prepare before request?

The stage to control; Product, order and control terms; Supplier or facility location and destination date. The required application information is cleared according to the relevant service scope.