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AUGUST 2026 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 25 CMMC. While it was created for the defense industry, the cybersecurity discipline brings benefits to every customer we serve. Whether you're building medical devices, indus- trial controls, semiconductor equipment, or defense electronics, intellectual property protection and data security matter. CMMC drives stronger gov- ernance around who can access data, where it's stored, how it's monitored, and how it's protected. Those are capabilities every OEM values, regard- less of industry. How will CMMC help Omega move beyond the $100 million milestone? The defense and aerospace market represents one of the fastest-growing opportunities in advanced electronics manufacturing. We believe CMMC certi- fication positions Omega EMS to participate in that growth while also making us a stronger partner for customers across every market we serve. Our objective isn't simply to reach $100 million in revenue. It's to continue building a world-class man- ufacturing organization capable of supporting the most demanding customers in the industry. CMMC is one more important step in that journey. Thank you, Chris, and best of luck. Thank you, Nolan. We appreciate the opportunity to share our story. SMT007 The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to...Design for Test A Practical Guide to Test and Inspection by Bert Horner, The Test Connection, Inc. Chapter 6: Measuring Effectiveness With PCOLA-SOQ In modern electronics manufacturing, success is not measured simply by whether a board pow- ers on; it is defined by the level of confidence in its quality, long-term reliability, and the repeat- ability of results across every production run. A well-designed test strategy goes beyond defect detection. It provides quantifiable, evidence-based assur- ance that every critical aspect of the assembly has been verified. This is where PCOLA-SOQ stands out as a robust framework. It transforms testing from a reactive process into a structured, measurable system that evaluates inspection and test effectiveness at both the component and pin level while link- ing coverage directly to manufacturing risk. Defining Component and Pin-Level Coverage PCOLA-SOQ breaks down test and inspection coverage into eight essential attributes that help teams visualize and quantify test completeness. • Presence: Was the component placed? • Correctness: Is it the correct part value/type? • Orientation: Is it installed in the correct direction? • Live: Does the part function electrically under power? • Alignment: Is component correctly aligned to its pads? • Shorts: Is the connection mechanically sound and reliable? • Opens: Are all electrical connections intact? • Quality: Are solder joints present and acceptable? Continue reading... BOOK EXCERPT