Press Releases
HARRISBURG, PA ― February 2026 ― Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S), your strategic sourcing, professional solutions and distribution partner, is starting the new year by reinforcing its role as a full-service partner for electronics manufacturers, offering production supplies, inventory programs, and value-added services designed to simplify operations and keep production moving.
At the center of CE3S’s offering is its Production Supply Store, an online platform featuring more than 20,000 products used across electronics manufacturing environments. The catalog includes ESD protection products, soldering and rework tools, inspection and visualization equipment, chemicals and cleaners, wire and cable, and everyday production supplies that support assembly, testing, and packaging operations.
Beyond product access, CE3S provides Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs that help manufacturers reduce excess stock, improve material availability, and lower administrative overhead. By managing replenishment, forecasting, and point-of-use inventory, CE3S allows customers to focus on production rather than purchasing and stock control.
CE3S also supports customers with a range of value-added services, including kitting, custom labeling and packaging, cable assemblies, laser cutting, and third-party logistics. These services are designed to reduce internal labor requirements while improving consistency and turnaround time on the production floor.
Additional offerings include ECOclaim recycling solutions to help manufacturers responsibly manage waste streams, as well as strategic account and government procurement support tailored to regulated and high-reliability industries.
“Manufacturers are under constant pressure to do more with less — less space, less labor, and less time,” said Jeremy Wagner, President and CEO at CE3S. “Our goal is to make the supply side easier, whether that means having the right tools on hand, simplifying inventory, or taking work off our customers’ plates so they can stay focused on production.”
As manufacturers look ahead to the year, CE3S continues to expand its solutions to meet changing production and supply chain demands, positioning itself as a single source for the tools, services, and support needed to operate efficiently and reliably.
For more information about CE3S, please visit www.ce3s.com or contact sales@ce3s.com
NAMPA, ID — February 2026 — Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a U.S.-based provider of electronics manufacturing services, today announced a name transition to SMCS, effective early 2026. The updated name reflects the company’s continued growth and its focus on scalable, process-driven manufacturing built in the United States.
The transition to SMCS is a name-only change. Ownership, leadership, employees, facilities, capabilities, and customer commitments remain unchanged. All existing agreements, open orders, and customer points of contact will continue without interruption.
“The transition to SMCS better represents who we are today and how our customers engage with us,” said Eddie Garcia, Operations Manager. “Our customers rely on us for disciplined processes, consistent execution, and the ability to scale—from early builds through sustained production. The SMCS name reflects that role more clearly.”
SMCS is a domestic electronics manufacturing partner delivering Made-in-the-USA solutions supported by documented processes, traceability, and repeatable execution. Operating from its Pacific Northwest facility, SMCS serves customers across a wide range of industries, supporting both emerging programs and high-volume, complex production.
The company’s operating model emphasizes process control, supply-chain reliability, and predictable outcomes, enabling customers to move efficiently from development to production while reducing risk. SMCS supports low-to-high volume builds and provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
With experienced personnel, modern equipment, and flexible capacity, SMCS helps customers maintain quality, control costs, and meet demanding production schedules—while keeping manufacturing domestic.
For more information about SMCS capabilities and services, visit www.siliconmtn.net.
Michael Brinkley, Axiom Electronics’ manufacturing engineer and configuration management manager, will be answering that question in his Webinar: “Radiation-Induced Component Failure in X-Ray Solder Joint Inspection.” SMTA’s Capital Chapter in Washington, D.C. will be hosting the webinar on Feb. 26th.
The presentation examines how increased reliance on manual and automated X-ray inspection for hidden solder joints can unintentionally damage radiation-sensitive microelectronic components. It analyzes observed failure modes, quantifies absorbed radiation dose from design of experiment outputs, and outlines practical manufacturing controls to prevent X-ray-induced performance and reliability problems both in WIP and in the field.
Participants can register for the event at: https://smta.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2026259&group=225180.
BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron has received an additional order valued at approximately EUR 5 million (about US$5.9 million) for the production and supply of advanced electronics for autonomous systems across air, land, and sea domains for the defence industry.
Eindhoven, Netherlands— January 2026 — Keiron Printing Technologies, a global innovator in advanced electronics manufacturing solutions, announced today that it has appointed BarTron, Inc. as its authorized sales representative for Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky. BarTron will support the introduction and regional adoption of Keiron’s LiFT (Laser-Induced Forward Transfer) technology, including the company’s latest innovation, the Keiron HF2 LiFT Printer.
Founded in July 1989, BarTron, Inc. has built a strong reputation for helping manufacturers solve complex process and production challenges. Through close collaboration with customers and technology partners, BarTron plays a key role in evaluating, implementing, and supporting advanced manufacturing solutions across the electronics assembly industry.
Keiron’s LiFT technology replaces traditional stencil- and nozzle-based solder paste deposition with a laser-driven, non-contact digital process. By eliminating stencils, nozzles, ejectors, and other mechanical contact points, LiFT removes a major source of variability in the SMT process while directly addressing one of the leading causes of assembly defects: inconsistent solder paste application.
The HF2 LiFT Printer enables precise, repeatable solder paste deposition down to nanoliter volumes while working with standard solder pastes and accepting common CAD, Gerber, and ODB++ files. This allows manufacturers to adopt digital solder paste printing without changing materials or reworking existing workflows. With no stencils to fabricate, clean, or store, changeovers can be completed in minutes rather than hours—making the system well suited for high-mix and NPI-driven production environments.
A key differentiator of the HF2 printer is its integrated Solder Paste Volume Metrology (SPVM), which measures every deposit during the printing process. This built-in verification improves first-pass yield while reducing rework and scrap, without the need for a separate SPI system. The contactless architecture also eliminates common reliability issues associated with clogging, wear, and alignment drift found in traditional printing technologies.
“BarTron’s technical depth and customer-focused approach make them an ideal partner as we expand access to LiFT technology,” said Brian Duffey, President of Keiron Technologies USA. “Their ability to guide manufacturers through evaluation and adoption will be instrumental in bringing the HF2 printer into production environments across the region.”
For more information about BarTron, Inc., visit www.bartroninc.com.
For more information about Keiron’s industry revolutionizing technology, visit www.keirontechnologies.com.
Dallas, January 29, 2026 -- CalcuQuote, a leading supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, today announced its rebrand under Elisa Industriq, aligning with the group’s unified brand identity. The brand update reflects CalcuQuote’s closer connection to Elisa Industriq’s broader ecosystem of industrial software solutions focused on operational intelligence.
While the visual identity and market presence are evolving, CalcuQuote’s focus remains unchanged: helping electronics manufacturers manage sourcing and procurement more efficiently through practical, proven, and AI-enhanced tools.
A shared direction within Elisa Industriq
CalcuQuote’s new branding now reflects its alignment with the broader Elisa Industriq identity and the branding of its other business units, including camLine, sedApta, Polystar, TenForce, and Gridle. Together, these businesses share a common goal of addressing operational challenges in global manufacturing and supply chain environments as well as in telecommunications and energy sectors.
“Rebranding under Elisa Industriq gives us a clearer way to show how CalcuQuote fits into a larger family of industrial software solutions. It doesn’t change who we are or how we support our customers, but it strengthens how we show up in the market and how we collaborate across the group,” says David Sharp, CEO of CalcuQuote.
The brand evolution reflects a shared ambition to help manufacturers turn data into action. By bringing together CalcuQuote’s more than a decade of experience in electronics supply chain management with Elisa Industriq’s broader capabilities in industrial software development, customers gain access to a more connected portfolio of solutions designed to support better decision-making.
“Operational intelligence is about giving organizations capabilities and insight they need to improve quality, control costs, and grow with confidence. By uniting CalcuQuote more closely with the Elisa Industriq portfolio, we are strengthening our ability to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that support our customers across their operations,” says Henri Korpi, EVP and President of Elisa Industriq.
Continuity for customers and partners
The rebrand does not affect CalcuQuote’s legal entity, customer contracts, or day-to-day operations. Customers and partners will continue collaborating with the same teams and using the same solutions they rely on today. Brand updates will roll out across digital channels and communications beginning January 29.
More information & interview requests:
Elisa Industriq Mediadesk, mediadesk@elisaindustriq.com, tel. +358 50 305 1605
More information about the business: Ying Xiong, Marketing Director of CalcuQuote, +358 440 915 076, ying@calcuquote.com
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