AI/Data Center/Quantum Computing
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.
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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, UL ZPVI2 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.
What our customers say about CST!
Latest Insights in Advanced Electronics, AI Supply Chain & Manufacturing Trends
| 06May |
The Hidden Hardware Behind AI
In roundtable after roundtable, article after article, discussions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tend to revolve around the “magic" of this
| 10Feb |
How Advanced PCB Assemblies are Powering the Rapid Rise of Flying UAVs
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — more commonly known as drones — have moved far beyond their origins as hobbyist tools
| 13Sep |
Building Innovation Together: CST Supports IEEE MTT-S Student Design Competition
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) believes that some very exciting innovation happens when academia, industry, and professional organizations come together. In
| 26Aug |
Note from NDU to CST validates importance of academic/industry exchange
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) was delighted to receive this thank you note from the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School for
| 10May |
Drones: The Next Chapter in this Frontier and CST’s role!
AUVSI Spring 2025 Symposium Demonstrates that Innovation Continues to Soar presenting many opportunities for the electronics/semiconductor industry The Drone market,
| 17Apr |
However They Play Out, Tariffs Do Amplify the Call for Building America’s Electronics Future
At Cascade System Technology (CST), we’ve long believed and recently expressed in our blogs through other means that America’s future
| 07Apr |
National Defense University (NDU) pays CST a visit
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) was honored to recently host eighteen members and staff of the Eisenhower School of the National
| 19Feb |
DeepSeek’s Rise is a Wake-Up Call for the Entire AI Supply Chain — Not Just the Chips
As President and CEO of Cascade Systems Technology (CST) – and as a long-time technologist and participant in the Chips
| 22Dec |
Oregon Senator Sollman and Hillsboro Mayor Elect Beach Visit CST
A year-end gift of sorts, Cascade Systems Technology was honored to host Oregon Senator Sollman and Hillsboro Mayor elect Beach
| 26Aug |
With the CHIPS & Science Act in place, it’s now time push through the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act
As both a longtime electronics industry professional and representative of Cascade Systems Technology (CST) – I’ve spent a good amount
| 12Aug |
CST’s Jack Frost to Speak at NEDME 2024
Cascade System’s Technology is excited to announce that Jack Frost, our Director of Business Development, has joined the line-up of
| 12Jul |
CST has been enjoying an event-filled summer!
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) has been having a busy summer! First, we were proud to have hosted twelve local high
| 28Jun |
CST’s Jack Frost Joins Panel at SMTA’s Oregon Expo/Tech Forum on Future Trends in the EMS industry
As those of you who follow our blog and our company well know, Cascade Systems Technology (CST) has been actively
| 05Apr |
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici visits CST
It was truly a pleasure and an honor for Cascade Systems Technology (CST) to host U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
| 07Dec |
CST named 2023 Business of the Year
On Thursday, November 30, Cascade Systems Technology was delighted and deeply honored to be named a Washington County Chamber of
| 08Nov |
CST was a Silver Sponsor at the NW Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME 2023)
Thanks to all that attended the NW Electronics Design and Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) 2023 show! Cascade Systems was proud to
| 08Nov |
CST participates in the 10th Annual Manufacturer’s Symposium Sponsored by Intel and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Cascade Systems was proud to participate in the 10th Annual Manufacturer’s Symposium. CST’s President and CEO, Shantanu R Gupta, Tony Varela of Metafab,
| 08Nov |
CST joins the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC)
Cascade Systems Technology is delighted to have recently joined the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC). Great annual dinner event last
| 08Sep |
Introducing the new CST Spotlight blog series: This month we shine a light on Northwest Power (Vicor Corp)
Series introduction: Over the past year, I’ve dedicated several of our blogs to recognizing and promoting the importance of investing
| 13Jun |
CST testimony to the Oregon Legislatures: Oregon should enact the R&D tax credit to encourage innovation at small- and mid-sized companies supporting chip-makers!
Just as a silicon chip cannot function without the tens, if not hundreds, of components around it, the circuit board
| 24Apr |
Honoring Intel’s Gordon Moore — and his green legacy
It was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore, on March 24th. A true,
| 13Feb |
CST President & Chief Executive Officer, Shantanu Gupta, moderates Intel Alumni Panel entitled “The Intel 386 Processor – A watershed moment in computing.”
Last month, I had the high honor and genuine pleasure to serve as the moderator of an online panel discussion
| 26Oct |
For fans of American competitiveness, recent UO and TAO investments are putting us ahead of the game
Recently, I was honored to be invited by Skip Newberry, CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) to a
| 03Oct |
The power of teamwork: CST team improves performance at the Hood to Coast relay
In the technology business, the term “relay” typically refers to specialized circuits designed to regulate power, temperature, and any number
| 01Sep |
A Q&A on the importance of STEM, with Portland Community College’s Nereida Macias
On July 14, 2022, Cascade Systems Technology (CST) was proud to host a STEM class from Portland Community College (PCC)
| 27Jul |
Recession ahead? How tech manufacturers can be ready.
Since COVID came to our shores in January 2020, we have been on one roller coaster ride after another. First,
| 28Jun |
Cascade Systems Technology’s CEO, Shantanu Gupta, serves as judge in TechStart’s 2022 Technology Educator of the Year Awards
A short while before authoring my May 2nd blog calling for tech companies to join Cascade Systems Technology in lending
| 02May |
Let’s all do our part to ensure STEM programs bear fruit!
A few weeks ago, I received an email that stood out from my usual business correspondence, RFQs, and such: A
| 15Dec |
The time is right to regain our domestic semiconductor edge!
In June’s blog, I wrote about my support for the then-$3 trillion infrastructure initiative being promoted by President Biden and
| 16Sep |
Cascade Systems Technology’s participation in the 2021 Hood To Coast relay shows our company culture at its best
You might not think that the process of designing and manufacturing highly advanced printed circuit board assemblies, box builds, and
| 10May |
Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Plan: What’s in it for the electronics industry?
On March 31, President Biden announced the Administration's approximately $2 trillion infrastructure spending plan to the public, the virtues of
| 25Mar |
Intelligent LED Systems are lighting the way to a bright, exciting future
As Spring arrives in North America -- once again restarting the formidable agricultural and horticultural portion of our nation’s economy
| 17Jan |
Here’s what you should know about conformal coating.
Over the holidays, I had occasion to watch a National Geographic documentary on the April 2019 fire that took place
| 23Dec |
In a year of distancing, technology kept us near and connected
As we close in on the end of 2020, one cannot escape the conclusion that it has been a year
| 05Nov |
6 ways your PCBA partner can help you reduce cost and achieve high quality (if you’ll only let them!)
Whether the end product was a medical device headed for a hospital or doctor’s office, an advanced PCB solution for
| 16Sep |
Forecast: Cloudy, but with silver linings
Anyone who’s been to an optometrist will recognize the test – if not its name, retinoscopy – in which the
| 31Jul |
What Role Will PCBAs Play in Your Next Innovation? Consider Its Part in Tomorrow’s ‘Smart’ Film Set.
At just 50 years into the so-called “Digital Revolution,” today’s consumers and work force take for granted the fact that
| 08Jul |
Cascade Systems CEO, Shantanu Gupta Featured in the Portland Business Journal
The most recent issue of the Portland Business Journal featured a profile of Shantanu Gupta, the CEO of Cascade Systems Technology.
| 01Jul |
Best Practices for Protecting Your IP When Doing Business with a Chinese Company – Part 2
In Part 1 of our two-part series on the 9 Best Practices for Protecting Your IP When Doing Business with
| 01Jun |
Neuromorphic Computing and Manufacturing Future Technologies at CST
“Neuromorphic computing is a complete rethinking of computer architecture from the bottom up. The goal is to apply the latest
| 08May |
9 Best Practices for Protecting Your IP When Doing Business with a Chinese Company – Part 1
One of the big bones of contention in President Trump’s trade war with China has been all about the longstanding
| 08May |
7 Things to Look for in a Medical Device Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Company
There are several things to look for in the electronic contract manufacturer you select to produce the printed circuit boards
| 01May |
Electronic Contract Manufacturing Options for Medical Device PCBAs
The arrival of COVID-19 has created an extreme demand for personal protection equipment (PPE), hand sanitizers, masks, but the most
| 01Apr |
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Electronic Contract Manufacturing
Right now, the attention of the world continues to be focused on the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped our nation
| 08Mar |
What is the Internet of Things and How Does It Impact PCB Manufacturing?
The Internet of Things (also known as IoT) is a term used to identify products that can be connected to
| 01Feb |
Widespread Outbreak of Coronavirus Impacts Overseas Electronic Contract Manufacturing
Although the Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China a couple of months ago, the World Health
| 01Feb |
Cascade Systems Technology Hires a New CEO
Cascade Systems Technology (CST) is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. Shantanu R. Gupta as the new Chief Executive
| 08Jan |
What Is Needed for a Successful Box Build Assembly?
To understand what is needed for a successful box build assembly project, you need to have an idea of what
| 01Jan |
5 Benefits of Onshoring Your Electronic Contract Manufacturing in 2020
Bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. has been a goal of political and business leaders for several decades now, but
| 08Nov |
What is a Multi-Chip Module Assembly?
Multi-Chip-Modules (MCM) have been around since the early 1970’s and 1980’s mainly used in IBM mainframes first as memory and
| 01Nov |
What PCB Test Services Does CST Provide?
At Cascade Systems Technology, we provide a variety of PCB test services that leverage our extensive knowledge of what works
| 08Oct |
Why Work with a Domestic Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services Company?
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has had a considerable impact on the worldwide electronic contract manufacturing business. With
| 01Oct |
Join Cascade Systems Technology at These Upcoming Expositions and Trade Shows
NW Electronics Design & Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) – October 2, 2019 On October 2, 2019, Cascade Systems Technology will be
| 18Jun |
The Attributes of Gold Ball Wire Bonding
CST provides both manual and automated gold ball bonding, and manual aluminum wedge bonding on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), Printed
| 04Jun |
Features of Cascade’s PCB Repair and Complex Component Removal Process
Cascade Systems Technology provides PCB repairs that include removal and replacement of BGAs, connectors, cages, and other leaded and lead-free
| 21May |
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Review Process
Cascade Systems Technology performs Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews for each of our customers’ products. These reviews help to prevent
| 06May |
Hood to Coast Relay: #FinishCancer
Portland, OR (August 5th, 2017) - More than 1 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States
| 06May |
Heilind Tech Expo 2017
Portland, OR (August 5th, 2017) - More than 1 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States
| 06May |
Hood to Coast Relay: #FinishCancer
Portland, OR (August 5th, 2017) - More than 1 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States
| 06Feb |
CST at NEDME / October Best
Portland, OR (August 5th, 2017) - More than 1 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States
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