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ZDI Announces Sierra Circuits Flying Probe Test Systems Acquisition
September 8, 2021 | Zero Defects InternationalEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Zero Defects International (ZDI) has announced the acquisition by Sierra Circuits of five state-of-the-art Seica flying probe test systems to perform testing on the printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) manufactured in Sierra's newly commissioned facility in San Jose, California. These testers enable myriad scenarios and are not limited to in-circuit-testing (ICT), boundary scan and functional testing.
Ken Bahl, Sierra CEO, mentioned selection factors including technical performance and equipment reliability but also the importance he placed upon ZDI's well known reputation for technical service and support. ZDI President, Michaela Brody, expressed appreciation for Sierra's selection in the context of a highly competitive environment for flying probe test systems.
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American Standard Circuits Launches 50th 77-Second Webinar
10/27/2025 | American Standard CircuitsAnaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits/ASC Sunstone Circuits is pleased to announce that they have recently unveiled their 50th 77-second webinar.
HT Global Circuits Adds Two atg Luther & Maelzer Flying Probe Test Systems
10/15/2025 | atg Luther & Maelzer GmbHAtg Luther & Maelzer GmbH, a leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the PCB industry, and IEC USA, a distributor of consumables, equipment, and services in the North American PCB market, confirm the order for high-speed bare board testing technology.
Episode 6 of Ultra HDI Podcast Series Explores Copper-filled Microvias in Advanced PCB Design and Fabrication
10/15/2025 | I-Connect007I-Connect007 has released Episode 6 of its acclaimed On the Line with... American Standard Circuits: Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) podcast series. In this episode, “Copper Filling of Vias,” host Nolan Johnson once again welcomes John Johnson, Director of Quality and Advanced Technology at American Standard Circuits, for a deep dive into the pros and cons of copper plating microvias—from both the fabricator’s and designer’s perspectives.
Is Glass Finally Coming of Age?
10/13/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Substrates, by definition, form the base of all electronic devices. Whether discussing silicon wafers for semiconductors, glass-and-epoxy materials in printed circuits, or the base of choice for interposers, all these materials function as substrates. While other substrates have come and gone, silicon and FR-4 have remained the de facto standards for the industry.
Green Circuits Boosts Midwest Presence with New Regional Sales Manager Ray Ponder
10/08/2025 | Green CircuitsGreen Circuits, a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs, today announced the appointment of Ray Ponder as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest region.