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GEN3 Announces Strategic Partnership with Zestron to Enhance UK Electronics Manufacturing Reliability
October 1, 2024 | Gen3Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
GEN3, a leading British manufacturer of specialised test, measurement & production equipment for the electronics industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zestron, a renowned expert in electronic assembly quality and reliability.
This collaboration aims to elevate the standards of reliability and support for UK electronics manufacturing. GEN3 will offer a comprehensive range of Zestron’s products & analytical services alongside GEN3’s own test services to UK manufacturers, encompassing a full test and reliability service.
By combining Zestron's reliability, surfaces products and services with GEN3's deep understanding of UK electronics manufacturing, both companies aim to create a synergistic approach to addressing reliability challenges. This alliance aligns perfectly with both companies' core values.
Zestron's focus on reliability complements GEN3's Objective Evidence approach, which helps validate the reliability and robustness of electronic assemblies. UK electronics manufacturers will now have a single, comprehensive source for addressing reliability issues and finding solutions to complex challenges.
This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality and reliability of UK-manufactured electronic assemblies, offering UK manufacturers a unified resource for tackling reliability issues and optimising their production processes.
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