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Datest Partners with Southwest Systems to Represent Its PCBA Testing & Inspection Services
February 21, 2018 | DatestEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Datest today announced that it has appointed Southwest Systems Technology as its representative throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
“I have known Dee Claybrook as a friend and colleague for many years,” commented Robert Boguski, Datest President. “Today I’m very proud to add that we have combined forces and are working on the same team, in the same direction, with a focused goal: expanding Datest’s test engineering, testing and failure analysis services in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. We are excited about the opportunities afforded by our partnership and look forward to pursuing them vigorously.”
Southwest Systems Technology will represent Datest’s advanced, integrated PCBA testing and inspection services, which include:
- In-Circuit Testing and Test Engineering
- Flying Probe Testing and Test Engineering
- Boundary Scan/JTAG Testing and Test Engineering
- X-ray Inspection and Programming
- Functional Testing and Test Engineering
- Failure Analysis and Bonepile Rehabilitation
- Support Services
- 2D-3D X-ray Images
Founded in 1989, Southwest Systems Technology has offices and demonstration facilities in Dallas, Austin, El Paso, McAllen, and Guadalajara, Mexico. The company’s philosophy is to technically present the myriad of products it represents in a thorough and professional manner; proficiently and with discerning sophistication.
For more information about Southwest Systems’ products and services, click here.
About Datest
Datest is the preeminent provider of advanced, efficient, and cost-effective PCBA testing, test engineering, failure analysis and analytical solutions. Established in 1984, Datest now offers in-circuit and flying probe testing and development services; DFT/DFM analysis; JTAG/Boundary Scan development services; AXI as well as 2D and 3D X-ray and CT-scan capabilities for nondestructive failure analysis, root cause identification, and dispute resolution. The company also offers cross-sectioning, dye & pry, and analytical laboratory services, including SEM and C-SAM analysis; counterfeit component identification and detection; and reverse engineering services. Datest is proud to introduce its new 225kV microfocus CT system from VJ Technologies, offering CT scanning and failure analysis services for all manner of larger objects besides printed circuit board assemblies. Datest is ITAR registered and has a quality management system (QMS) that is certified to ISO9001 and AS9100C. We will be transitioning our QMS to AS9100D in 2018. For more information, click here.
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