SCD aims to be a global leader in the development, production and sale of sensing detectors in the Infra-Red field and powerful laser diodes. SCD develops, manufactures, sells and supports systems at the forefront of technology, with the purpose of creating significant value for our customers and employees. Quality is a strategic value in competitive and advanced technological markets, and is a key factor in the realization of SCD’s vision and mission.

SCD’s quality system is a holistic framework aiming to achieve the most efficient integration of SCD’s processes and systems to allow optimal performance.

Quality is achieved and integrated by the participation of all stakeholders, on-going innovation, and incorporation of the necessary processes and means for implementation and control. The responsibility and non-compromise over quality is expressed at all levels of the organization with no exception.

Quality is the value of the product, process and services as perceived by customers and stakeholders

With the understanding that quality is a central axis for achieving and realizing the company’s vision and mission, there is an organizational and cultural framework that supports the assimilation of quality processes and contributes to the creation of a culture of quality, preservation and promotion of SCD’s reputation as a company that strives for the quality of its products, the achievement of profitability and growth, all through the activation of uniform and systematic processes across the organization for development , production, services and product support, while providing flexibility in fulfilling the customers’ special needs.

Quality Policy – We are all committed to:

• Lead a culture of continuous improvement 
• Strive for excellence and quality in all aspects
• Maximize our customers’ satisfaction by meeting our commitments
• Plan and provide a reliable and efficient products and services
• Comply with all external and internal requirements
• Maintain an efficient and effective Quality Management system
• Employees’ full engagement in realizing this policy

Principles and guidelines in Quality Management:

• Customer focus – Understand their needs, Meet their requirements and Strive to exceed their expectations
• Mutual beneficial supplier relationships – Enhance the ability of both parties to create value
• Factual approach to decision making – Effective decisions based on thorough analysis of data and information
• Continual improvement – Continual improvement of the company’s overall performance as a permanent objective
• Leadership – Establish direction and create a conductive environment in which employees can be fully involved in achieving the company’s objectives
• Involvement of employees – Full involvement enhance the ability to elevate the company’s achievements
• Process approach – Desired results are achieved more effectively when activities and resources are managed and controlled as a process
• Managerial approach – Systematic identification, evaluation and managing interrelated processes

The Certifications and Quality Manual are available below: