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Datest: 30 years of testing and test engineering utilizing in-circuit, flying probe, boundary scan, and functional platforms. Also AXI/2D/3D x-ray, CT-scan failure analysis, and bonepile rehab of functional/field failures.

Fremont, California, USA

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  • Phone 510 490-4600
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Datest Celebrates 40 years of Innovation, Evolution and Service

Mar 11, 2024 | Datest proudly marks its 40th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1984, Datest has consistently evolved to meet the ever-expanding needs and priorities of the electronics manufacturing industry.

Datest Honored with 2023 GLOBAL Technology Award for Test Services in Precision Geometry Flying Probe Wafer Testing

Nov 27, 2023 | Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering, X-ray inspection and nondestructive failure analysis solutions, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 GLOBAL Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its Enhanced High Density Precision Geometry Flying Probe Wafer Testing Services. The award ceremony took place during productronica in Munich on November 14, 2023.

Datest Receives Prestigious 2023 Mexico Technology Award for Innovations in DFT and DFM Analytical Engineering Services

Oct 30, 2023 | Datest has been awarded a 2023 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Test Services. This accolade recognizes Datest's groundbreaking contributions in quick-turnaround Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analytical engineering services, revolutionizing the way Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) customers optimize their test strategies. The award was announced at a ceremony that took place Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo in Mexico.

Datest Presented with 7th Service Excellence Award

Oct 23, 2023 | Datest is pleased to announce its receipt of the esteemed 2023 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Service Excellence Award (SEA). The award was officially announced during a ceremony held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in conjunction with the SMTA International event. This marks the seventh time that Datest has been honored with this prestigious award.

Datest Expands East Coast Presence with the addition of PIT Equipment Services, LLC

Feb 20, 2023 | Datest announced a representative agreement with Global SMT's award-winning Rep of the Year for 2022, Don Dennison of PIT Equipment Services, LLC on the east coast. Dennison will represent Datest in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.

Datest Wins the Service Excellence Award for Test Laboratories

Nov 15, 2022 | Datest has been honored with a 2022 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Service Excellence Award (SEA). The award was announced during a Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 ceremony held in conjunction with SMTA International. This is the sixth time that Datest has received this award in the Test Laboratories category.

Datest Receives Its 10th Award for Test Services

Sep 26, 2022 | Datest is pleased to announce that it received a 2022 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its Enhanced High Density Precision Geometry Flying Probe Wafer Testing Services. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 during SMTA Guadalajara in Mexico.

Datest Passes Its 13th Consecutive AS9100 Audit with Recertification

Aug 14, 2022 | Datest is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its AS9100D recertification. The intent of the standard is to establish a single quality management system for use within the aerospace industry. Based on the ISO 9001 quality system requirements, AS9100D adds more stringent requirements specific to the aviation, space and defense industries.

Datest Receives GLOBAL Technology Award for New High Energy CT Service

Nov 22, 2021 | Datest is pleased to announce that it received a 2021 GLOBAL Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its High Energy CT Service. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 during productronica in Munich, Germany.

Datest's New High Energy CT Service Receives a 2021 Mexico Technology Award

Nov 03, 2021 | Datest is pleased to announce that it received a 2021 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its High Energy CT Service. The award was announced during a ceremony that took place Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 during SMTA International in Minneapolis, MN.

Datest Is a Five Time Winner of the Service Excellence Awards

Apr 08, 2021 | Datest received the 2021 CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Service Excellence Award (SEA) for its outstanding customer ratings. The award was announced during a special online awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. This is the fifth time that Datest has received this award in the Test Laboratories category.

New technical partnership announced between Datest and ASTERTechnologies

Dec 01, 2020 | Datest is pleased to announce a new technical partnership with ASTER Technologies, based in Cesson-Sevigne, France. ASTER Technologies is the leading supplier of board-level test ability and test coverage analysis tools.

Datest to Showcase Test and Analysis Services during SMTAI Virtual Expo

Sep 01, 2020 | Datest announces that it will exhibit in the SMTA International Virtual Conference & Expo. The Live Virtual Exposition is scheduled to take place Sept. 28-30, 2020. Datest will showcase its CT Scanning, Flying Probe Testing, and Failure Analysis Services.

Datest to increase capacity, throughput and flexibility with acquisition of a second SPEA 4060

Jun 24, 2020 | Datest is acquiring a second SPEA 4060 to increase capacity and throughput. The new machine features the Leonardo OS2 Operating System. As a result, Datest now has the capability to create and debug programs in both the Leonardo OS1 on its existing SPEA 4060, as well as OS2 programs. New offline programming workstations also will add to the company's test throughput flexibility.

Robert Boguski to Present New Developments in Digital CT at the SMTA Intermountain Expo & Tech Forum

Feb 18, 2020 | Datest announces that the company’s president, Robert Boguski will present at the SMTA Intermountain (Boise) Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Boise State University - Jordan ABC Room in Idaho. Boguski will present “New Developments in Digital Computed Tomography (CT) for Nondestructive Failure Analysis of PCBFs/PCBAs.” Datest also will be an exhibitor and is the tote bag sponsor at the expo.

Datest Receives 4th Service Excellence Award for Test Laboratory Services

Feb 06, 2020 | Datest has been awarded a 2020 Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Award (SEA) for its outstanding customer ratings, as judged by its own customers. Datest was selected for the Test Laboratories category. This is Datest’s fourth Service Excellence Award.

Datest to Exhibit and Sponsor the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Nov 25, 2019 | Datest announces that it will exhibit at the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at the Bestronics Box Build Facility in San Jose, CA. Datest is sponsoring the tote bags and refreshment breaks. The event is free to attend and includes a complimentary lunch. Event speakers will present on topics related to Industry 4.0, 5G Technology, Component/System Reliability and Cleaning, and their implications for advanced manufacturing. There will be a gathering for students and young professionals (SYPs) interested in electronics manufacturing as a career path. Representatives from the engineering departments at San Jose State University (SJSU) and Santa Clara University (SCU) also will be on hand to discuss current research, internships, and career opportunities.

Datest Wins 5th Global Technology Award for Test Services

Nov 13, 2019 | Datest announces that it was awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its Imaging and Failure Analysis Services for Colleges and Universities. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 ceremony that took place during productronica in Munich, Germany. This is the fifth time that the company has received this award in the Test Services category.

Datest Receives Mexico Technology Award for Imaging and Failure Analysis Services

Oct 26, 2019 | Datest announces that it was awarded a 2019 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its Imaging and Failure Analysis Services for Colleges and Universities. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.

Datest to Showcase Imaging Services at NEDME / OctoberBest

Sep 30, 2019 | Datest will exhibit at the Northwest Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME, a.k.a. OctoberBest), scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR, from 9AM until 4PM

Advances in Digital X-ray Imaging Technologies Seminar from Datest and VJ Technologies

Aug 21, 2019 | Datest will co-host a seminar along with VJ Technologies. The seminar entitled, "Advances in Digital X-ray Imaging Technologies" is scheduled to take place Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Fremont Marriott in California.

Datest Passes AS9100D Recertification

Jul 16, 2019 | Datest is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its AS9100D recertification. AS9100 is an aerospace standard based on the ISO 9001 quality system requirements, adding more stringent requirements specific to the aviation, space and defense industries.

Datest to Co-Exhibit at Space Tech Expo USA with VJ Technologies

May 15, 2019 | Datest today announced plans to exhibit at the Space Tech Expo USA, scheduled for May 20-22, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. Datest will co-exhibit with VJ Technologies to discuss the groundbreaking microfocus CT Lab, along with the other offerings of both firms.

Datest to Exhibit at SMTA Puget Sound Expo

May 12, 2019 | Datest today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Puget Sound Expo, scheduled to take place Thursday, May 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport in Seattle, Washington. There will be two technical speakers and a complimentary lunch.

Datest and VJ Technologies Celebrate First Year of Success in West Coast Inspection Services, Showroom and Demo Center

Mar 31, 2019 | Datest is celebrating its first year of partnership with VJ Technologies (VJT) on a West Coast inspection services center, showroom and demonstration facility. VJT is a global leader in providing digital X-ray inspection system and services solutions.

Datest Awarded Third Service Excellence Award during APEX

Jan 30, 2019 | Datest has been awarded a 2019 Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Award (SEA) for its outstanding customer ratings, as judged by its own customers. Datest was selected for the Test Laboratories category. This year marks Datest’s third Service Excellence Award.

Datest to Exhibit at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Nov 27, 2018 | Datest today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Bestronics, Inc., Box Build Facility, 2243 Lundy Avenue in San Jose, CA. The event is free to attend and includes a complimentary lunch. Three speakers will present on topics related to Industry 4.0 and its implications for advanced manufacturing. For more information or to register for the event, visit https://www.smta.org/expos/?fbclid=IwAR1-CY34SMwQWUZ9nbCvID-jKEvQzhOFoAP8yRKslwG_tFzhh6OFrTChUuk#siliconvalley.

Datest Receives Global Technology Award for High-end CT Scanning and Failure Analysis Service

Oct 17, 2018 | Datest announces that it was awarded a 2018 Global Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its High-end CT Scanning and Failure Analysis Service. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 ceremony that took place during SMTA International. This is Datest’s fourth Global Technology Award, having previously been the recipient of this prestigious recognition in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

Datest to Discuss Microfocus CT Lab at NEDME / OctoberBest

Sep 27, 2018 | Datest will exhibit at the Northwest Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME, a.k.a. OctoberBest), scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR. Robert Boguski and Regina Lathrop from Datest will discuss the company’s testing, engineering and PCB reverse engineering services, and value-added services including:

Datest Attains AS9100D Certification for Aviation, Space and Defense Industries

Sep 26, 2018 | Datest today announced that it has earned its AS9100D certification. With this milestone, together with the ISO9001:2015 certification, Datest maintains the appropriate, consensus-driven quality benchmarks to serve the aviation, space and defense industries.

Datest – SMTA Corporate Member of the Month

Aug 13, 2018 | Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering and X-ray inspection solutions, today announced that the company was selected as the August 2018 SMTA Corporate Member of the Month. Since 2011, Datest has been an active corporate member, participating in Chapter Technical Meetings, Regional Chapter Expos, the SMTA International Expo, SMTA Chapter Leadership Forum and Chapter Leadership Committee. Additionally, the company’s President, Robert Boguski, is the current President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of SMTA.

Datest Hosts Successful Press Visit at Microfocus CT Lab

Jul 26, 2018 | Datest hosted a successful and well-attended open house on July 9 for the press, including US Tech, Global SMT & Packaging, Mexico EMS, Circuits Assembly, and SMT Today Magazines.

New Datest Website Is Live!

Mar 20, 2018 | Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering and X-ray inspection solutions, today announced that it has launched a new website in conjunction with its new service offerings. The updated website can still be accessed at www.datest.com, and was designed for ease of use, simplicity/elegance of layout, and accessibility by/for mobile devices.

Robert Boguski, Datest President.

Datest Receives 2018 Service Excellence Award

Feb 28, 2018 | Datest today announced that it has been awarded a 2018 Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Award (SEA) for its outstanding customer ratings, as judged by its own customers. Datest was selected for the Test Laboratories category.

Robert Boguski, Datest’s President.

Datest Partners with Southwest Systems to Represent Its PCBA Testing & Inspection Services

Feb 21, 2018 | Datest today announced that it has appointed Southwest Systems Technology as its representative throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Datest Appoints Circuit Technology, Inc. as its Representative in the Carolinas

Jan 31, 2018 | Datest today announced that it has appointed Circuit Technology, Inc. (CTI) as its representative throughout North and South Carolina.

Bob Doetzer.

Datest and VJ Technologies Hosting Digital X-ray Inspection Services Open House – January 23, 2018

Jan 16, 2018 | Datest will partner with VJ Technologies (VJT) to host a digital X-ray inspection services Open House at the Datest facility in Fremont, CA on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 from 12-6 p.m. VJT and Datest will be showcasing the newly completed Microfocus CT Lab, along with their other capabilities, giving tours of the facility and providing demonstrations of their products and services. VJT provided the high precision (5-10 micron) micro focus DR/CT system, VJT's world-class Vi3 DR software and Fraunhofer’s VOLEX CT software, and all associated DR and CT workstations.

Datest and VJ Technologies Hosting Digital X-ray Inspection Services Open House – January 23, 2018

Jan 11, 2018 | Datest today announced that it will partner with VJ Technologies (VJT) to host a digital X-ray inspection services Open House at the Datest facility in Fremont, CA on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 from 12-6 p.m.

Datest to Exhibit at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Nov 14, 2017 | Datest today announced plans to exhibit at the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Bestronics, Inc. in San Jose, CA. The event is free to attend and includes a complimentary lunch. For more information or to register for the event, visit https://www.smta.org/expos/attendee_reg.cfm?event_id=1406.

Datest to Discuss Its Latest Acquisition at NEDME / OctoberBest

Sep 26, 2017 | Datest will exhibit at the Northwest Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME, a.k.a. OctoberBest), scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR. Robert Boguski and Regina Lathrop from Datest will discuss the company’s testing, engineering and PCB reverse engineering services, and value-added services including:

Robert Boguski to Chair Session at SMTAI: “The Roadmap and the Reaction: Challenges and Responses in Advanced Assembly Technology”

Sep 05, 2017 | Datest today announced that its President Robert Boguski will Chair Session TI Keynote & TI3 during SMTA International. The session, entitled, “The Roadmap and the Reaction: Challenges and Responses in Advanced Assembly Technology,” is scheduled to take place Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 from 12:30 – 3 p.m. in Room 48. Speakers for the session include keynote speaker, Bill Bader from iNEMI, John Timmerman, Ph.D. from Henkel and Luis Carlos Montemayor from Dow Corning Corporation.

President Robert Boguski.

Robert Boguski Presents the Challenges and Pitfalls of a Small Tech Business in the Silicon Valley at PCB West

Aug 10, 2017 | Datest today announced that its President Robert Boguski will present during PCB West on Wednesday, September 13 from 2-3 p.m. The conference is scheduled to take place September 12-14, 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Calif. Boguski will present “Putting Lipstick on a Minnow: The challenges and the pitfalls of making a small-tech business in the heart of Silicon Valley interesting to interns.”

Robert Boguski.

Competitive Edge Solutions to Represent Datest Test and Engineering Services in New England

Mar 07, 2017 | Datest today announced that it has signed on with Competitive Edge Solutions, LLC as its newest manufacturers’ representative. David Wilson will represent Datest throughout the six New England states (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME). Competitive Edge Solutions has more than 20 years of practical experience in providing industry-leading equipment to exceed its customers’ needs. Lines include Juki Automation Systems, ITW EAE MPM/Electrovert/Camelot, Nordson Test & Inspection Group (DAGE, YESTECH and MATRIX) and now Datest.

Datest Wins a 2017 NPI Award for Its PCBA/PCBF Reverse Engineering Service

Feb 15, 2017 | Datest announces that it has been awarded a 2017 NPI Award in the category of Test & Inspection – Functional Test for its PCBA/PCBF Reverse Engineering Service. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

US Test Engineering/Test Services Company Renews Dual ISO/AS9100 Certification and ITAR Registration

Jun 27, 2016 | Datest today announced that it has passed its recertification audit for its dual ISO9001 / AS9100C Certification. Datest is the only U.S. test engineering and test services company that has earned dual ISO/AS9100 Certification as well as ITAR Registration. The dual recertification is emblematic of Datest’s success and relentless drive to provide quality PCBA testing and inspection solutions to a discerning, engineering-based clientele. Both certifications are recognized and respected throughout the world as symbols of expertise, professionalism and general process control. AS9100 certification is often viewed as a prerequisite to aerospace manufacturing certification and AVL approval.

California Test House Selected for the Service Technology Award Judged by Its Own Customers

Mar 16, 2016 | Datest announces that it received a 2016 Service Excellence Award (SEA) from Circuits Assembly magazine in the Test Laboratories category. Datest won the award based on its outstanding customer ratings.

Datest Wins a Global Technology Award for Its PCBA/PCBF Reverse Engineering Service

Nov 14, 2015 | Datest announces that it was awarded a 2015 Global Technology Award in the category of Test Services for its PCBA/PCBF Reverse Engineering Service. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 ceremony that took place at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany during productronica.

Datest Signs Representative Agreement with DiversiTech Representatives

May 19, 2015 | Datest today announced that it has appointed DiversiTech Representatives, Inc. as its sales representative. DiversiTech will represent Datest’s advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering, failure analysis and X-ray inspection solutions throughout Southern California and Northern Baja California.

Datest to Exhibit Improved Flying Probe and In-Circuit Test Services at MD&M West

Jan 09, 2015 | Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering, and X-ray inspection solutions, will exhibit in Booth #760 at MD&M West, scheduled to take place February 10-12, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

Datest Introduces PCB Reverse Engineering Service

Jan 08, 2015 | Datest, a leading provider of advanced, efficient and mission-critical in-circuit testing, test engineering, and X-ray inspection solutions, has introduced a new PCB reverse engineering service. With its new capability, Datest can now rebuild CAD files and board data from printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).

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