-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueSupply Chain Strategies
A successful brand is built on strong customer relationships—anchored by a well-orchestrated supply chain at its core. This month, we look at how managing your supply chain directly influences customer perception.
What's Your Sweet Spot?
Are you in a niche that’s growing or shrinking? Is it time to reassess and refocus? We spotlight companies thriving by redefining or reinforcing their niche. What are their insights?
Moving Forward With Confidence
In this issue, we focus on sales and quoting, workforce training, new IPC leadership in the U.S. and Canada, the effects of tariffs, CFX standards, and much more—all designed to provide perspective as you move through the cloud bank of today's shifting economic market.
- Articles
- Columns
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
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
- You can also view other titles in our full I-007eBooks library here.
Testimonial
"In a year when every marketing dollar mattered, I chose to keep I-Connect007 in our 2025 plan. Their commitment to high-quality, insightful content aligns with Koh Young’s values and helps readers navigate a changing industry. "
Brent Fischthal - Koh YoungSuggested Items
KIC Expands Footprint in Mexico to Deliver Faster, Localized Support
08/29/2025 | KICKIC, a leading provider of thermal process solutions for electronics manufacturing, has announced the expansion of its service capabilities in Mexico.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
08/29/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007This week, we bring you Global Electronics Association’s Chris Mitchell’s government relations column on—you guessed it—trade deals. TTM is balancing its facilities between East and West. The Global Electronics Association released July numbers for North American PCB shipments, and the news is good. Meanwhile, the corresponding report for EMS might seem like bad news, but that’s misleading. Be sure to look deeper for the rest of the story. Finally, for a bit space-science palate cleansing, I’m sharing news of the latest launch of NASA’s X-37B.
Kontron Strengthens Defense Aerospace Supply Chain by Appointing Spirit Electronics as Official Distributor
08/28/2025 | BUSINESS WIREKontron, a leading global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), announced a strategic distribution agreement with Spirit Electronics, an end-to-end supply-chain services company and value-added distributor of high-reliability components. Under the agreement,
Koh Young Expands Global Footprint with Grand Opening of Taiwan Office to Serve Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging Market
08/28/2025 | Koh YoungKoh Young Technology, the global leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection and metrology solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its new branch office, Koh Young Taiwan (KYTW), in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
MacDermid Alpha Awarded for Innovation: Driving Process Optimization and Efficiency with Major Indian EMS Provider
08/28/2025 | MacDermid Alpha Electronics SolutionsMacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a leading global supplier of integrated materials for the electronics industry, is recognized by one of India’s top EMS providers, Syrma SGS, with an award for innovation that advanced process optimization, enhanced operational efficiency, and yield gains.