Overview

AEM Hi-Rel, a division of AEM, Inc., designs and manufactures high-reliability electronic components, including solid-body current-limiting fuses, ferrite chip beads, and chip resistors. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, was founded in 1986, and has an estimated 100-200 employees. Its products serve aerospace, defense, space, medical, and automotive applications. In October 2025, AEM reported a component supply agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.

At a glance

What AEM Hi-Rel makes

AEM Hi-Rel holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and is listed as a sole QPL-listed manufacturer of solid-body current-limiting fuses for aerospace.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Semiconductor, Glass (source: aeminc.com).

Certifications

AEM Hi-Rel is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — aeminc.com

• IATF 16949 — aeminc.com

• ISO 14001 — aeminc.com

• ISO 9001 — aeminc.com

• ISO/TS 16949 — aeminc.com

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• ZF — reported by aeminc.com

Latest developments

• 2025-10-08 — AEM lands component deal with U.S. DoD - Electronic Products & TechnologyElectronic Products & Technology (ept.ca)

• 2025-09-01 — Newsroom | AEM (aeminc.com)

• 2025-08-05 — AEM Introduces Streamlined Website Uniting All Brands | AEM (aeminc.com)

• 2025-08-05 — Press Release - Newsroom | AEM (aeminc.com)

• 2025-08-01 — New at AEM Hi-Rel: Solid Body Fuses | AEM (aeminc.com)

• 2025-07-14 — P600L High-Reliability Fuses | AEM (aeminc.com)

Company details

The company is privately held, has an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and reports ZF among its customers. AEM Hi-Rel was founded in 1986, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 40 years in operation (founded 1986). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does AEM Hi-Rel make?

AEM Hi-Rel, a division of AEM, Inc., designs and manufactures high-reliability electronic components, including solid-body current-limiting fuses, ferrite chip beads, and chip resistors. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, was founded in 1986, and has an estimated 100-200 employees. Its products serve aerospace, defense, space, medical, and automotive applications. In October 2025, AEM reported a component supply agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Where is AEM Hi-Rel headquartered?

AEM Hi-Rel is headquartered in San Diego, California (6610 Cobra Way, San Diego, California, 92121).

When was AEM Hi-Rel founded?

AEM Hi-Rel was founded in 1986.

How big is AEM Hi-Rel?

AEM Hi-Rel has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does AEM Hi-Rel hold?

AEM Hi-Rel lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are AEM Hi-Rel's customers?

Public sources directly reference ZF as a counterparty of AEM Hi-Rel. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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