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The Test Connection Inc. Appoints USM Reps as Exclusive Sales Representative in Mexico
May 13, 2025 | The Test Connection Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of USM Reps as its exclusive sales representative in Mexico.
As TTCI celebrates its 45th anniversary, this strategic partnership expands the company’s support for manufacturers in Mexico’s fast-growing electronics and high-reliability sectors. Trusted by customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive industries, TTCI delivers certified ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR-registered test engineering solutions that help ensure product quality, reduce defects, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
USM Reps, a well-established manufacturers’ representative firm with a strong presence in Mexico, brings extensive technical expertise and deep customer relationships in the region. The partnership will enable TTCI to provide localized support, faster response times, and increased visibility for its comprehensive test engineering services.
“Mexico continues to be a global hub for electronics manufacturing, and we’re thrilled to have USM Reps representing TTCI in this key market,” said Bert Horner, President of TTCI. “Their reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and technical knowledge makes them a natural extension of our team.”
Through this collaboration, TTCI and USM Reps will offer manufacturers in Mexico high-reliability test engineering services—including custom fixture design, in-circuit and functional test program development, and boundary scan support—tailored to meet the demands of complex, mission-critical applications.
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Design for Test: A New Book from The Test Connection, Inc.
04/23/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOBert Horner, president of The Test Connection Inc., shares insights on designing for testability (DFT) challenges with Kelly Dack. Horner discusses the critical need for incorporating testability early in the design process and the importance of quantifiable metrics for measuring test coverage. He highlights The Test Connection's role in transferring decades of 'tribal knowledge' to emerging engineers through training and education. Look for "The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... Design for Test, A Practical Guide to Test and Inspection" in the I-007eBooks library.
The Test Connection Adds Creative Electron Prime TruVision™ X-ray and CT System for Deeper Failure Analysis
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TTCI Brings Real-World Test Engineering to the 2026 APEX EXPO
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