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September 29, 2016 | STI Electronics Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
STI Electronics Inc. was awarded a 2016 Global Technology Award in the Contract Services <$25 million category for its Manufacturing Services. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, September 27, 2016 ceremony that took place at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois during SMTA International.
STI is a multifaceted technical organization whose common goal is to provide support through products and services in the field of electronics manufacturing. Utilizing some of the most advanced equipment for training, R&D, prototyping and analysis enables the engineers and analysts at STI to provide the highest quality services for a wide range of products and services in order to address the challenges and issues facing today's electronic manufacturers.
"Our contract assembly services has long been a source of pride," commented David Raby, president and CEO. "The emphasis on quality of delivered product, along with our engineering abilities, has helped us to develop a reputation as the provider that can deliver on even the most challenging programs. This award is welcome formal recognition of the high level of customer loyalty that we have been able to achieve through the management of both our physical and human resources."
STI Electronics’ manufacturing lab encompasses 26,000ft2 of floor space containing two surface mount lines, automated through-hole processing, and multiple flexible work cells for final assembly, rework and repair, box build, and test. The facility and equipment is complimented by a highly skilled and trained work force of electronic technicians and associates, all of whom are certified to the highest standard of IPC J-STD-001 FS (Space Addendum).
Premiering in 2005, the Global Technology Awards program is an annual celebration of product excellence in electronics surface mount assembly. Premier products based on the finest examples of creative advancement in technology are chosen by a distinguished panel of industry experts.
For more information about STI Electronics, click here.
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