What Circuit Technology Center does

Circuit Technology Center, Inc. (CTC) is a privately held, Haverhill, Massachusetts-based specialty services company founded in 1983 that performs precision circuit board rework, repair, component-level modification, BGA reballing, component tinning, and salvage/reclamation services for high-reliability electronics. The firm operates 100+ specialized rework systems — including Air-Vac BGA rework stations, six Robotic Hot Solder Dip (RHSD) systems, Dage Quadra 7 X-ray inspection, CNC milling for underfilled BGA removal, Heller reflow ovens, and Martin Reball Mini-Ovens — and is staffed by IPC-certified technicians executing work to IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001, and multiple MIL-STD and NASA specifications. Proprietary processes include the ultra-thin flat copper ribbon BGA site modification method and a cold precision milling technique for underfilled BGA removal, several of which have been incorporated into IPC industry standards.

The company generates revenue on a quote-based professional services model, confirming cost and schedule to the customer before any work is performed, and backs delivery with an unconditional satisfaction guarantee. CTC holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (renewed 2023), ITAR registration (2025), and IPC membership dating to 1986, and operates a consumer/DIY sub-brand called CircuitMedic that markets repair kits and materials. Customers are concentrated in aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics manufacturing, with named accounts including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Curtis Wright, Cisco, Jabil, Sanmina, Benchmark, Teradyne, Cognex, Analog Devices, Tyco, and Zoll Medical; services are delivered direct from a single Haverhill facility to a global customer base. GTM is enterprise field sales driven by content marketing (technical papers, repair guides, blog) feeding quote requests, with no channel partners or resellers reported.

Name

Circuit Technology Center

Legal name

Circuit Technology Center, Inc.

Website

https://circuitrework.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Circuit Technology Center is a privately held, Haverhill, MA-based specialty services firm performing precision circuit board rework, repair, BGA reballing, component tinning, and salvage for aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics manufacturers under IPC and ITAR-controlled standards since 1983.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Repair and Rework Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Circuit board rework
• Electronics repair services
• BGA component rework
• Component tinning
• Circuit board modification

Headquarters

HQ city

Haverhill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Circuit Board Rework and Repair Services: Professional services revenue generated through circuit board rework, repair, and modification services. Pricing is quote-based with firm quotes following full project evaluation. Services include BGA rework, SMT repair, component removal, and pad restoration.
2. Component Reclamation and Salvage: Revenue from precision component salvage and reclamation services for obsolete or hard-to-source parts, including advanced hot-gas rework and robotic solder dip systems.
3. BGA Reballing Services: BGA component reballing services restoring components with precision and full IPC/JEDEC compliance using advanced Air-Vac systems and custom fixtures.
4. Component Tinning Services: Precision component tinning using programmable Robotic Hot Solder Dip systems for controlled, repeatable finish replacement. Includes tin whisker mitigation and gold removal services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Circuit Technology Center is a specialized professional services company providing circuit board rework, repair, and component-level modification for high-reliability assembled electronics. Services include BGA rework and reballing, component tinning and salvage, base board repair, SMT/BGA pad repair, gold contact plating, X-ray inspection, and engineering change order implementation, performed to IPC-7711/7721 and related industry standards. The company serves aerospace, defense, and advanced commercial electronics manufacturers from its Haverhill, MA facility.

Product overview

Circuit Technology Center is a specialized service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of circuit board repair, rework, and modification services. The core offerings include BGA Component Rework and Reballing services (using seven advanced BGA rework systems), Component Salvage and Reclaim (using hot-gas rework and robotic hot solder dip systems), Tinning Services (using six programmable RHSD systems), and various repair services including Base Board Repair, Circuitry/Plated Hole Repair, SMT/BGA Pad Repair, and Gold Contact Plating. Additional specialized services include X-ray Inspection (Dage Quadra 7), Coating/Marking Rework, Trim and Form, Tape and Reel, Keysight Adapter Rework for memory testing, and BGA Component Milling for underfilled devices. The company also provides BGA Site Modification using a proprietary flat copper ribbon method and Circuit Board Modification services. All services follow IPC standards and are performed by IPC-certified technicians with decades of expertise, supporting aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CircuitMedic: First-aid kits for circuit boards - a product line offering repair tools and materials

Products and services

• Tinning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of specialized circuit board rework and repair experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Keysight TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationCircuit Technology Center partners with Keysight Technologies to deliver a turn-key BGA testing solution for direct DIMM validation. Using Keysight's W2630A Series DDR2 BGA probes, the partnership enables high-fidelity signal capture and real-time performance analysis for advanced memory validation. CTC provides expert installation and adapter rework services to ensure proper probe alignment and long-term reliability for development and production environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BEST Inc. U.S.-based electronics contract manufacturing and rework services company serving industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. Closest direct peer in the circuit board rework and modification services niche.

Emerging players

• PDR (Precision Design Resources): Manufacturer of BGA rework stations and related equipment used by electronics manufacturers and rework service providers. Adjacent participant that supplies the tools enabling CTC-style services, and could compete in the rework market as its equipment becomes more turn-key.
• Manncorp: Supplier of SMT and rework equipment, including BGA rework systems, reflow ovens, and pick-and-place machines. Adjacent equipment vendor whose customers often compete with CTC in offering in-house rework capability.

Broad incumbents

• Kurtz Ersa: Global manufacturer of soldering and rework equipment, including high-end BGA rework stations and selective soldering systems used in EMS and rework services. Broad incumbent in the equipment category that underpins similar rework workflows.
• Jabil: Global tier-1 EMS provider and a current CTC customer. Operates in-house BGA rework and component salvage capabilities at scale, making it both a buyer and a potential competitor for high-reliability rework services.
• Sanmina: Global tier-1 EMS provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Also a current CTC customer, with its own in-house rework and component engineering capabilities that could absorb work currently outsourced to specialists.
• Benchmark Electronics: Global EMS provider focused on highly regulated markets including aerospace, defense, and medical devices. Competes with CTC for the same high-reliability rework opportunities and is also a current customer.
• Flex: Global tier-1 EMS provider with extensive in-house engineering, prototyping, and rework capabilities serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Sets the price-and-service benchmark that CTC must beat for outsourced rework work.

Others

• HAKKO Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of soldering and rework hand tools and stations widely used in professional rework and repair environments. Enabling equipment supplier to rework service providers and EMS shops.
• JBC Tools: Manufacturer of professional soldering and rework stations used in electronics manufacturing, repair, and rework services. Ecosystem supplier whose tools are used in similar rework workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/circuit-technology-center-inc.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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