92 SMT Magazine • February 2015
Mil/Aero007
News Highlights
92 SMT Magazine • February 2015
DoD Awards Accreditation of Trust to
Hunter Technology
The company announces that it is one of only 60
suppliers to achieve an Accreditation of Trust from
Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), and
is the only accredited EMS provider owned and
operated exclusively in the U.S. As an accredited
trusted supplier, Hunter addresses counterfeit risk
using a proprietary system that meets all 12 re-
quirements set forth by DFARS.
EMS Providers Could Ride on
Aerospace Sector Growth
Aerospace and defense (A&D) original equipment
manufacturers increasingly depend on electronic
manufacturing service providers to address risk
management, logistics and aftermarket service
needs. EMS providers with a global supply chain
and advanced technological capabilities are in the
best position to exploit this trend.
Elbit Secures $106M Contract
to Support Brazilian Army
Elbit Systems of America LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit
Systems Ltd., has received a directed subcontract
from the Brazilian Navy to upgrade four Grum-
man C-1A aircraft.
Global EMS Providers Market for
Aerospace & Defense
The study analyzes the opportunities that would
open for EMS providers in the aerospace and de-
fense industry. The trends that would shape the
EMS providers market in this space have been
discussed in detail, with a special focus on factors
that are driving the market and an in-depth view
on what is impeding market growth.
Sparton Acquires Industrial
Electronic Devices
"Although not material in size, the addition of
IED meets the criteria of our growth strategy by
growing our ruggedized electronics platform with
additional ruggedized display and touch screen
offerings in the harsh and demanding sectors of
the industrial and marine markets, diversifying our
customer base, and increasing the utilization of
our existing assets," stated Cary B. Wood, Sparton
president and CEO.
Colognori Joins Zentech's Mil/Aero,
Space Market Initiative
Zentech Manufacturing is pleased to announce
that Jay Colognori has joined the team as director,
Business Development, Mil/Aero and Space Mar-
kets. He is widely respected in the Mid-Atlantic
market and beyond for driving innovative engi-
neering solutions to solve the most challenging of
PCB requirements.
Smart Electronics Offers Five-year
Warranty for CCAs
Expanding market opportunities and increased
technology and manufacturing investments have
resulted in Smart Electronics being able to offer
an unprecedented 5-year warranty for its CCA and
RFCCA products.
Orbit's Power Group Nets New Orders
Orbit International Corporation announced that
its Power Group, through its Behlman Electron-
ics Inc. subsidiary, has received two new orders
valued in excess of $1,675,000 for its COTS divi-
sion.
Bright Future for Aerospace Industry
90% of aerospace industry respondents to a re-
cent poll conducted by the Performance Review
Institute feel confident about the long-term future
of the aerospace industry.
Survey Reveals Increase in National
Security Spending
The Aerospace Industries Association has released
data from a study conducted on their behalf by
Harris Poll showing that after discussing present
and future security threats facing the U.S., more
than two thirds of registered voters (69%) say that
given the evolving and increased threats to Ameri-
ca's security, the U.S. government should increase
spending on America's national security relative to
the caps set more than three years ago.
