Portland, OR – Milwaukee Electronics today announced that its facilities in Portland, OR and Milwaukee Electronics have both completed the registration process for AS9100:2016. The registrar is DQS Inc. Both facilities are also ITAR-registered.

“We are seeing increasing opportunities in the defense sector as well as commercial avionics. Our AS9100 certification combined with our ITAR registration position us as an excellent source for US-based manufacturing in these sectors,” said Jered Stoehr, Milwaukee Electronics’ CEO.

About Milwaukee Electronics

Milwaukee Electronics (www.milwaukeeelectronics.com) is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company bridging the gap between traditional forecasted manufacturing and the future of online, on-demand manufacturing. Established in 1954, it has proven staying power as one of the longest established manufacturing service providers in the country. That staying power comes from a philosophy of constant innovation combined with the traditional customer-first values of a privately held family business.

Milwaukee Electronics manufactures custom printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for the medical, telecommunications, transportation, military and other industries. The company operates over 135,000 square feet of manufacturing in Portland, Oregon; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Tecate, Mexico. In addition to EMS, it offers quick-turn prototyping through its Screaming Circuits business unit.

Cranston, Rhode Island USA. AIM Solder is pleased to promote Timothy O’Neill to Vice President of Technology, effective March 1, 2026.

In this newly created role, O’Neill will unify Research & Development (R&D), Applications Engineering, and Technical Marketing under a single technology organization. This alignment will strengthen AIM’s long-term technology strategy. It will additionally enhance new product development, expand internal technical training, and deepen technical collaboration with industry partners, OEM customers, and EMS customers.

“Tim has built a rare breadth of experience across sales, marketing, and product and technology leadership during more than 28 years with AIM,” said David Suraski, President, Assembly Materials Division. “He has a strong track record of turning customer and market needs into practical, high-performing solutions. This role reflects both the scale of our technology opportunities and Tim’s ability to connect strategy, innovation, and execution across the organization.”

O’Neill joined AIM more than 28 years ago, beginning his career with the company as a District Sales Manager. Over the years, he has held roles spanning marketing and product management, building deep expertise across AIM’s technologies, markets, and customer applications.

You can reach Timothy O’Neill at toneill@aimsolder.com

Cranston, Rhode Island USA – AIM Solder is pleased to hire Francisco Rodriguez as Regional Sales Manager for Northeast Mexico.

Francisco comes to AIM with decades of experience in electronics manufacturing and sales. In addition, his strong technical background is supported by his degree in Electronic Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán.

“Francisco brings the rare combination of deep electronics manufacturing knowledge and a strong commercial mindset,” said Oscar Lopez, AIM’s LATAM National Sales Manager. “His technical foundation and experience in the region will help us strengthen customer partnerships across Northeast Mexico, and I’m excited to have him on the AIM team.”

In his role, Francisco will support electronics manufacturers throughout Northeast Mexico, working closely with customers to understand production needs and connect them with AIM’s solder materials and technical resources. He will partner with AIM’s technical support and operations teams to help ensure responsive service and long-term customer success.

You can reach Francisco Rodriguez at frodriguez@aimsolder.com.

Baltimore, MD – March 2026 – The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a trusted provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions for more than 45 years, has added the Prime TruVision™ X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection system from Creative Electron to its engineering and analysis services. The system allows TTCI to examine the internal structure of electronic assemblies with high-resolution imaging, supporting more detailed failure analysis and process investigation for its customers.

The Prime TruVision platform combines imaging software with a mechanically stable inspection platform designed for precision motion and repeatable results. The system supports 2D X-ray imaging, laminographic analysis, and full 3D CT scanning, allowing engineers to view internal structures such as solder joints, plated through holes, vias, and component connections without destructive cross-sectioning.

Using the system’s imaging and reconstruction tools, TTCI engineers can evaluate voiding levels, inspect BGAs and QFNs, detect barrel cracks in plated through holes, and investigate structural defects that may affect long-term reliability. These capabilities allow engineers to analyze internal features of assemblies and identify manufacturing issues during failure analysis.

“At The Test Connection, Inc., we continuously invest in technologies that strengthen the value we bring to our customers,” said Bert Horner, President of The Test Connection, Inc. “The Prime TruVision system from Creative Electron combines powerful imaging software with exceptionally stable hardware, allowing our team to deliver advanced X-ray and CT inspection services that complement our electrical test capabilities. This investment supports our mission to help manufacturers improve quality, reliability, and root-cause analysis across their products.”

The X-ray and CT capability complements TTCI’s electrical test engineering services, which include flying probe test, in-circuit test (ICT), boundary scan, and functional test development. Combining electrical validation with internal structural inspection allows TTCI engineers to investigate both electrical and physical causes of product issues within a single engineering workflow.

“TTCI’s investment in our TruView Prime X-ray system strengthens their ability to perform deeper and faster failure analysis on complex electronic assemblies,” said Bill Cardoso. “With higher resolution and rapid inspection capability, their engineers can pinpoint root causes more quickly and deliver more reliable insights to their customers.”

“Creative Electron’s Prime TruVision platform brings together powerful imaging software and robust hardware stability, giving our team a highly capable tool for advanced X-ray and CT inspection,” Horner added. “By integrating this technology into our services, The Test Connection is expanding beyond traditional electrical test into deeper structural analysis of electronic assemblies. We see a strong growth pathway both within the CCA and PCB industries and in emerging sectors where non-destructive inspection plays a critical role in reliability and quality.”

The system will be used across a range of applications including failure analysis, process validation, counterfeit component investigation, and reliability studies for high-performance electronics. Industries supported by TTCI include aerospace, defense, medical devices, and other high-reliability sectors where internal inspection is often required.

The Test Connection, Inc. will highlight its expanded inspection and test services at IPC APEX EXPO 2026, booth #3522.

To learn more about TTCI’s test services, visit www.ttci.com.