Leader in Electronic Contract Manufacturing in the Pacific NW for over 34 years

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Awarded Company of Year 2023 in Washington County!

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This is a great achievement. Now I can do critical measurements for my company.

- Semiconductor Manufacturer

CST has continued to impress us over the years with not only the quality of their work, but their professional insight and assistance in product development

- Director of Operations, Clean Energy / EV Power Supply Manufacturer

Always great experience with CST. Wonderful and competent CM Partner that delivers.

- J Hamilton, Director of Operations, Semiconductor company

I am very happy with our engagement, you delivered within budget and ahead of schedule. Looking forward to working with CST again.

- Delighted New Customer

The feedback from our purchasing department is very positive. Your communication and customer service through our builds is above par! You were very efficient and on point for hitting our dates.

- Semiconductor Fab Infrastructure Manufacturer
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"Key Criteria to Look For When Selecting a Contract Manufacturer"

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    Manufacturing Services

    Our manufacturing services cover the entire spectrum of electronic assembly processes which include: surface mount, board de-panelization, microelectronics, press fit, conformal coat, box build assembly, design for testability, design for manufacturing, rework services, and more.

    SMT

    SMT

    Cascade Systems provides state-of-the-art surface mount technology services including BGA and Micro BGA placement.

    Mechanical Assembly

    Mechanical Assembly

    PCB Assembly

    PCB Assembly

    At Cascade, our quality processes, decades of industry experience, and state-of-the-art equipment provides the best quality PCB assembly services on the market today.

    Microelectronics

    Micro Electronics

    We have manufactured microelectronic solutions for industries such as aerospace, medical equipment, LED lighting, and many more.

    Conformal Coat

    Conformal Coat

    We can use any conformal coating material, from industry standards such as acrylic, silicon and polyurethane conformal coating to other types.

    Box Build

    Box Build

    We provide a complete suite of box build electronics and manufacturing services, including box build assembly.

    Catalyzing Innovation

    With over 34 years as a supplier of choice, CST offers a depth of experience in a variety of 5G/Wireless,  Internet of Things, Cloud/AI, Electric Vehicles, Semiconductor, Sensors/Instrumentation, Clean Energy, Industrial/Commercial and Medical applications.
    Additional segments include LED, EV charging stations, lighting, and many others.

    Served Markets

    Electric Vehicles

    Clean Energy

    Internet of Things

    Cloud/AI

    Semiconductor

    Sensors/Instrumentation

    Industrial/Commercial

    5G/Wireless

    Medical

    The Cascade Benefit

    Cascade Systems Technology is a premier electronic contract manufacturing company specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) in Hillsboro, Oregon.

    Wide Range of Industries Served – CST provides electronic contract manufacturing solutions for industries such as aerospace, energy, medical device, semiconductor, manufacturing, and many others.

    Dedicated and Certified for Quality – We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registered, IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) certified, and UL-796 Certified. We also follow ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements.

    Decades of Manufacturing Experience – Our account managers, engineering and design teams have decades of practical, “in-the-trenches,” hands-on experience with all aspects of electronic contract manufacturing. This helps us identify and resolve challenging manufacturing problems quickly.

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