Company News

July 22, 2010 Core Source Presents, "Thermal Management Principles at the System Level"

Dave Fries, VP of Engineering at CST, presented at the MET Lab’s sponsored event, a day of seminars and technical discussions related to the testing discipline. Partner labs also attend providing additional expertise. The day concluded with a Maryland-style crab feast. To view Mr. Fries presentation click, "Thermal Management Principles at the System Level". For more information about this event and to view topics presented at this event click here. To view pictures of the event, click here.

April 2010 Core Source announces new strategic alliance partner First Source Electronics

Core Source Technologies has partnered with First Source Electronics (FSE) Partner as our preferred solution to accelerate prototype and manufacturing deliveries. FSE is vertically integrated company and a local leader in Contract Manufacturing for over 10 years. FSE's expertise resides in the process engineering and manufacturing of printed circuit board assemblies, BGA x-ray and rework, cable assemblies, electro-mechanical subassemblies and top level rack/chassis integration with functional test.

Together with FSE, our proven model accelerates the New Product Introduction (NPI) cycle to seamlessly transition your engineering conceptual design and development to production at First Source Electronics.

October 2009 Core Source Technologies receives ISO certification

Core Source Technologies is recommended and receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Click here to see our ISO certificate for our quality management system.

October 2009 Core Source holds their 6th Annual Open House

Core Source's 6th Annual Open House and cookout was a huge success. This year's focus was on product certification with Core Source's new alliance partner, MET Laboratories, holding Q&A sessions. Sessions repeated on the hour to meet attendee's schedule needs. As in previous years, this was a casual event providing the opportunity for new clients and long-term customers to mingle with Core Source staff and discuss ways that we can help them streamline and accelerate their product development needs.

May 2009 Core Source Technologies moves closer to ISO certification

In response to increasing inquiries and our commitment to quality, Core Source Technologies (CST) is pursuing ISO 9001 Certification. ISO 9001—part of the ISO 9000 family of standards for quality management systems maintained by the International Organization for Standardization—is a standard that ensures organizations provide high quality products and services to their customers. Compliance with ISO 9001 includes monitoring processes to ensure they are effective; keeping adequate records; checking output for defects, applying corrective action where necessary; regularly reviewing the entire quality system; and facilitating continual improvement.

The benefits of ISO 9001 certification generally include:

• Increased efficiencies and effectiveness
• Increased customer satisfaction and retention
• Improved employee motivation, awareness, and morale
• Reduce waste and increases productivity

CST has nearly completed documenting internal processes and will soon begin work with an auditing company to move forward in the certification process. CST believes that compliance with, and certification for ISO 9001, will improve its already stellar record for high levels of customer satisfaction.

May 2009 Core Source Technologies accepts Visa and MasterCard

To meet customer needs and respond to customer requests, Core Source Technologies is now accepting Visa and MasterCard. This payment option can help companies who find themselves in a bind to meet delivery dates. Using a credit card provides the option to quick start a project—your project can be worked on while paperwork proceeds through your company’s internal processes and required signature/approval cycle. This payment option is available for all of our services whether it’s mechanical engineering, PCB design, supply chain, compliance, model shop/prototype development, technical writing, or any combination thereof.

March 2009 Core Source Technologies and Met Laboratories announce a Strategic Alliance

Germantown, Maryland, March 23, 2009— The strategic alliance allows the two companies to promote each other’s services and provides customers with preferred access to the skills and expertise each company offers.

Core Source customers who need quality, accredited testing will benefit by having access to MET Labs wide range of testing services, including EMI and Environmental Simulation; Safety Certification; CBTL and NCB for ITE, Laboratory, Medical, Audio/Video equipment; and EMC testing.

MET Labs customers who need help resolving issues that arise during testing or preparing for regulatory compliance testing or certification will benefit from Core Source Technologies’ engineering services, including mechanical design, simulation, and analysis; PCB layout; technical publications support (online help, installation instructions, user guides, administrator guides, etc.); material and parts sourcing; and prototype or pilot rework.

September 2008's Annual Open House

This years' Open House Event focused on "New Product Introduction."

Event highlights included

• NPI - Seamless Product Transitions - presentation and discussion sessions were held with round-table discussions that followed.
• Microsoft Word "Tips & Tricks" - Sr. Technical Writers held training sessions and round-table discussions answering participant questions
• Core Source employees (Mechanical Engineers, Compliance Engineers, Mechanical Designers, PCB Designers, Supply Chain Managers, Technicians, and Technical Writers)were available to answer questions during this event. Attendees stayed afterwards to ask their specific questions.

June, 2008 Core Source Technologies announces the launching of its sister company Core Source Solutions, LLC to deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) services.

Core Source Solutions will provide solutions and services focused on all aspects of NPI. This will include supporting companies transitioning pilot level product to the production environment. NPI services include pilot development, supplier and CM qualification, production logistics, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), obsolescence and supply chain services. For more information about our NPI services, visit Core Source Solutions.

DIRECTV launches SAT-GO

DIRECTV launched its SAT-GO (Satellite-To-Go), combined receiver, satellite, antenna, and TV all in one, easy to carry unit. Core Source Technologies provided mechanical engineering, PCB, technical publications, and NPI support in the development of this product. May 2007

Bar Mate awards contract to Core Source Technologies

Bar Mate awards Core Source Technologies a contract for full turn key solutions, including New Product Introduction Services.

Core Source Technologies Open House
Core Source Technologies (CST) held its second Open House along with Mantaro Networks. This event was an opportunity for new and existing clients to meet and interact with our growing staff and learn about our streamline contract process. Technical Specialists from each of our capabilities were available to discuss the latest techniques and tools that are driving our company’s growth and client-product development.

Since moving to their new facility last year, CST has grown their staff strengthening their technical expertise. Along with growing expertise, they have invested in some of the latest technical tools that can drive and create the latest cutting edge technologies for clients and their customers. Sept. 2006

Growing Mechanical Engineering team to support growing clientele
Core Source Technologies continues to strengthen its Mechanical Engineering (ME) services by adding key personnel to their staff. Recent staff additions bring a wealth of ME experience as well as honed skills using Pro Engineer Widfire 2 and 3 software. This recent investment in staff and tools will help support continued growth in both PCB and ME capabilities. June 2006

Expanding PCB software capabilities
Core Source Technologies has recently added Mentor Graphics’ Expedition software to their PCB development toolset. Although many customers request PCB development in PADS and Allegro, Core Source Technologies is seeing a growing interest in Expedition. Recently, Mr. Bullard, President of Core Source Technologies stated, “We believe our recent investment in Expedition software will expand our growth and most importantly, provide solutions to our growing client base,” as well as ensure our customer’s ability to take advantage of the latest efficiencies and methodologies in PCB development. April 2006

Core Source Technologies moves to new facility
On May 24, 2005, Core Source Technologies moved to a new facility, while still keeping their roots in Germantown, Maryland. The new facility provides much needed lab space and enables them to provide secured, specialized lab space for specific projects. In addtion to providing lab space, the new facility also provides office space to engineers, designers, technicians and support staff. Core Source Technologies continues to partner with hardware and software engineering firm, Mantaro Networks, who are located at the same location, just across the hall. May 2005

Core Source Technologies expands to meet customer needs
In an effort to meet their growing customer base, Core Source Technologies announced that they will be moving to a larger building in Germantown, Maryland in Spring 2005. The new building will provide much needed lab and office space. Core Source Technologies is an engineering solutions service firm providing partial or full turn-key solutions to firms located in the DC metro area and around the country. August 2004

Core Source Technologies identifies Germantown, Maryland as home
Core Source Technologies announced that they will establish themselves in the state of Maryland as a limited liability company (LLC). Core Source Technologies is a core engineering services firm specializing in providing cost-effective, partial or full turn-key solutions in the mechanical engineering and consulting, printed circuit board design, regulatory compliance consulting / testing, product management, and prototyping. The Core Source Technologies team averages over 20 years of experience in their respective disciplines. May 2003

Collaborative partnership announced
Core Source Technologies announces strategic partnerships with two specialized firms that will help bring a full turn-key solution to their combined customers: Bresslergroup, for complete industrial design, and Mantaro Networks, for hardware and software engineering services. "This partnership will position us to provide premier core engineering services to firms throughout the DC metro area and around the country," stated Rod Bullard, President of Core Source Technologies. May 2003