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The Test Connection, Inc. (TTCI) to Discuss Electronic Test & Manufacturing at the SMTA Capital Expo
April 15, 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 its participation in the SMTA Capital Expo & Tech Forum on May 8, 2025, at the Waterford Springfield in Arlington, Virginia.
Celebrating 45 years of service, TTCI has been a trusted partner across critical industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive. The company offers expertise in in-circuit testing (ICT), functional test development, and boundary scan solutions. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR Registered, TTCI delivers precision and reliability where failure is not an option.
Visitors to the TTCI booth will have the opportunity to learn more about the company’s full range of advanced electronic test services, including:
- In-Circuit Test (ICT) development and board testing for Keysight (Agilent) 3070 and Teradyne TestStation/GR228X test platforms.
- Flying Probe Testing using Digitaltest MTS-500 and Seica Pilot V8 systems for high-mix and prototype applications.
- Boundary-Scan Test Solutions utilizing XJTAG Technologies and Keysight x1149 Analyzer systems for non-intrusive structural testing.
- Functional Test Development leveraging Keysight TS-5000/TS-8900 and InteFun2700 platforms for complete product validation.
- Distribution and support of cutting-edge test accessories including the Feasa LED Analyzer and SMH FlashRunner microcontroller programmer.
TTCI supports the Mid-Atlantic electronics manufacturing community with innovative test solutions and personalized engineering expertise. “We look forward to connecting with industry professionals and showcasing how TTCI’s flexible, high-performance test capabilities can solve today’s complex manufacturing challenges,” said Bert Horner, President at TTCI.
To schedule a meeting with TTCI at the SMTA Capital Expo or to learn more about its test services, visit www.ttci.com.
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