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Gen3 Welcomes Daniel Ryland as New Area Technical Manager for the Southern Region
June 15, 2023 | Gen3Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

Gen3, Global leader in SIR, CAF, Solderability, Ionic Contamination & process optimization equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Ryland to their team. Daniel joins Gen3 as the new Area Technical Manager for the Southern Region, where he will support existing customer accounts and drive new business opportunities for both their manufactured and distribution equipment across the UK.
As a highly experienced professional in the electronics industry, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Gen3. With more than 20 years of experience working in various departments and roles within contract electronics manufacturing environments, including surface mount, wave soldering, material control, purchasing, and production engineering, he is well-equipped to provide exceptional technical support and guidance to Gen3's customers.
Andy Naisbitt, CEO of Gen3, stated, "We are incredibly excited to welcome someone of Daniel's caliber to our growing team. His extensive experience and knowledge of the electronics industry make him a valuable asset, and we are thrilled to provide him with the opportunity to leverage these skills and drive Gen3's continued success. With an impressive existing customer database to manage and numerous exciting new opportunities on the horizon, we are confident that Daniel will thrive alongside the rest of the Gen3 team."
Daniel expressed his enthusiasm for joining Gen3, saying, "I am thrilled to join the esteemed team at Gen3 and embark on a new chapter in my career. This incredible opportunity allows me to further develop my expertise alongside a remarkable group of professionals. I am eager to make a significant impact on Gen3's progress by utilizing my extensive knowledge and experience in the electronic manufacturing industry."
For more than three generations, Gen3 has been at the forefront of designing, engineering, manufacturing, and distributing test and measurement equipment that ensures the reliability of circuits in the field. With over 50 years of industry experience, Gen3 provides the essential tools necessary for safeguarding electronic systems from failure.
As Gen3 continues to push boundaries and innovate within the electronics industry, the addition of Daniel Ryland to their team marks an exciting milestone. With his expertise and dedication, Gen3 is well-positioned to deliver exceptional solutions and exceed customer expectations.
For further information about Gen3 and their range of reliable test and measurement equipment, please visit www.gen3systems.com.
Additional content from GEN3:
- The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to...Process Control by Chris Hunt and Graham K. Naisbitt
- The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to… Process Validation by Graham K. Naisbitt
- “Predicting Reliability in Electronics,” a free 12-part webinar series with experts Graham Naisbitt and Chris Hunt
- Roundtable Discussion: Process Ionic Contamination Test (PCT) Standard Roundtable with Industry Experts, including Graham Naisbitt of GEN3, Teresa Rowe of IPC, Jason Keeping of Celestica, and Doug Pauls of Collins Aerospace
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