The Test Connection

What The Test Connection does

The Test Connection, Inc. (TTCI) is a veteran-owned, family-held test engineering services firm founded in 1980 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The company provides electronic board test development and execution services for high-reliability printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), covering flying probe, in-circuit test (ICT), boundary scan, and functional test methods. Despite a listed headcount of 1–10 employees, the firm states its team holds more than 100 years of combined test engineering experience, positioning itself as a specialized boutique rather than a scaled test house.

TTCI operates across the full test lifecycle: test strategy consulting, design-for-test (DFT) reviews, fixture and interface development, board-level testing at volumes up to 50,000 units per program, and post-test failure analysis supported by X-ray and CT inspection. The company is ITAR-registered, qualifying it to handle defense articles subject to U.S. export controls — a gating credential for aerospace and defense contract work. Its stated customer base spans Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Automotive, and other high-reliability OEM segments, where qualification standards and reliability requirements create structural demand for outsourced test engineering.

The business model combines fee-for-service test engineering with capital equipment resale from a broad OEM partner stack, including Keysight, Seica, Teradyne, Digitaltest, XJTAG, Feasa, ASTER, SMH, and Mirtec. TTCI is privately held with no disclosed external funding and operates alongside a sister company, Training Connection, which addresses industry training demand. In 2025 the firm received the Global Technology Award at productronica, providing independent third-party validation of its technical standing within the contract test services market.

Name

The Test Connection

Legal name

The Test Connection, Inc.

Website

https://ttci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Test Connection (TTCI) is a veteran-owned, ITAR-registered test engineering services firm founded in 1980 in Hunt Valley, Maryland. It provides flying probe, ICT, boundary scan, functional test, and X-ray inspection services to aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Test Engineering Services

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Circuit board testing
• Electronic test engineering
• Flying probe testing
• In-circuit test development
• Boundary scan testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunt Valley

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Test Development and Programming Services: Development of test programs for flying probe, in-circuit test, boundary scan, and functional test systems. Services include fixture development, program debugging, and test set installation at customer manufacturing locations. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with engineering development fees.
2. Board Testing Services: CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) testing services for quantities up to 50,000 boards, utilizing various test platforms including Seica Pilot V8, Digitaltest Condor MTS500, Keysight 3070, and Teradyne TS12x/GR228x systems. Revenue is generated per-test or through volume-based service agreements.
3. Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of advanced testing stations and equipment including Seica, Digitaltest, Keysight, and Teradyne systems. Customers can purchase cutting-edge circuit board testing equipment directly from TTCI.
4. Engineering Support Services: Additional services including installation (remote, self-install, or on-site), training and workshops, test system upgrades, and consulting. These services support the core testing offerings and provide ongoing revenue from existing customer base.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TTCI is a veteran-owned, ITAR-registered test engineering services firm that develops and executes electronic circuit board test programs across flying probe, in-circuit, boundary scan, and functional test platforms. The company also provides complementary engineering services such as Design for Test (DFT) reviews, X-Ray/CT inspection, CCA board testing, finite element analysis, installation, training, and reverse engineering (Gerber to CAD), as well as resale of circuit board testing equipment.

Product overview

The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI) is a test engineering services company offering a portfolio of testing solutions organized around four core platforms: Flying Probe Test Development (Seica Pilot V8, Digitaltest Condor MTS500), In-Circuit Test Development (Keysight 3070, Teradyne TS12x/GR228x), Boundary Scan Test Solutions (XJTAG, Keysight X1149), and Functional Test Solutions (Keysight TS-5000/TS-8900). These are supplemented by engineering services including Design for Test (DFT) reviews, X-Ray & CT Inspection Services, CCA Board Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Installation, Reverse Engineering, Training, and Test System Upgrades. Add-on capabilities include ASTER TestWay DFT analyzer, Feasa LED Analyser, and SMH FlashRunner in-system programmer. The company also offers circuit board testing equipment for sale. TTCI operates as a veteran-owned, ITAR-registered test development and board testing center with over 100 years of combined test engineering experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flying Probe Test Development and Board Testing Low- to mid-volume production testing, prototype testing, and testing of PC boards with accessibility issues using Seica Pilot V8 and Digitaltest Condor MTS500 flying probe systems. Target customers: OEMs and EMS providers needing flexible, fixtureless test solutions.
• In-Circuit Test (ICT) Development and Board Testing High-volume production test program development and board testing using Keysight 3070 and Teradyne TestStation/GenRad228X platforms, with integration of boundary scan, in-system programming, and flash/RAM memory testing. Target customers: high-volume electronics manufacturers.
• Boundary Scan Test Solutions Structural testing and in-system programming using Keysight X1149 Analyser and XJTAG standalone boundary scan solution, including JTAG chain verification, FPGA/CPLD/PROM programming, and DDR RAM memory testing. Target customers: OEMs with JTAG-accessible designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% test coverage on mixed-technology boards through Design for Testability methodology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SeicacoreTechnology or IntegrationSeica is a key technology partner providing flying probe test systems including the Seica Pilot V8. TTCI uses Seica equipment for low- to mid-volume production, prototypes, and PC boards with accessibility issues. The Pilot V8 features vertical architecture for simultaneous probing of both sides of the UUT.
• Keysight TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationKeysight provides ICT systems (Keysight 3070), boundary scan analyzers (Keysight X1149), and functional test platforms (TS-5000/TS-8900). TTCI is a recognized Keysight Solution Partner supporting all X1149 boundary scan features and offers local solutions with global support through Keysight.
• TeradynecoreTechnology or IntegrationTeradyne provides ICT systems (TS12x/GR228x) used for high-performance analog, digital, and mixed-signal device testing. TTCI develops solutions on Teradyne platforms integrating boundary scan testing, in-system programming, flash, and RAM memory testing.
• DigitaltestcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigitaltest provides the Condor MTS500 flying probe system used by TTCI for comprehensive prototype and production testing. The system offers rapid program development, high throughput, and ability to handle large printed circuit card assemblies.
• XJTAGcoreTechnology or IntegrationXJTAG provides standalone integrated boundary scan solution. TTCI is a recognized XJTAG Technology Partner with XJTAG-trained professionals and is a reseller of XJTAG boundary scan solutions. The partnership enables verification of JTAG chains, FPGA/CPLD/PROM programming, and DDR RAM memory testing.
• FeasasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFeasa provides LED Analyzer solutions for testing multiple LEDs simultaneously for color and brightness. TTCI offers a full array of Feasa products and supports programming efforts for LED testing on populated PCBs.
• ASTER TechnologiessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationASTER Technologies provides TestWay, an electrical DFT analyzer that enables designers to validate designs at schematic capture stage. TTCI uses TestWay to ensure adequate DFT measures for manufacturer's test requirements and accurately calculate fault coverage.
• SMH TechnologiessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSMH Technologies provides FlashRunner, a universal In-System Programmer (ISP) for production environments. TTCI offers FlashRunner solutions allowing devices to be programmed while soldered to circuit card assemblies, overcoming socket programming limitations.
• MirtecsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMirtec provides SPI/AOI equipment including the Mirtec MV6 Omni used for solder paste inspection and automated optical inspection. TTCI offers this equipment as part of their comprehensive testing solutions.
• IPCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPC is the global trade association for the electronics industry. TTCI is an IPC member, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices in electronics manufacturing and testing.
• SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMTA is an international organization supporting the advancement of surface mount and related electronics manufacturing technologies. TTCI is an SMTA member, supporting professional development and industry networking.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Translarity: Translarity is a test engineering and contact technology company serving semiconductor and electronics test markets, with overlapping expertise in probe-based testing and test development services comparable to TTCI's flying probe and ICT offerings.
• MicroCraft: MicroCraft provides electronic test engineering services and solutions including ICT development, fixture design, and production test support, closely overlapping TTCI's core professional services offering for OEM and EMS customers.
• Testronics: Testronics provides independent test engineering services for OEMs and EMS providers, including functional test, ICT, and production test support — directly comparable to TTCI's services-led model.
• Datest: Datest is an independent electronic test engineering services firm offering in-circuit, flying probe, boundary scan, X-ray inspection, and DFT services to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEMs — a near-direct analogue to TTCI's service portfolio and customer base.
• Aegis Circuit (Aegis Tech): Aegis Circuit offers independent electronics testing services including flying probe, ICT, and quality engineering support, serving as another small specialized competitor in the same test engineering services niche.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a major test and measurement equipment manufacturer whose platforms (3070, X1149, TS-5000/8900) TTCI resells and supports; Keysight's broader portfolio and global services organization dwarf TTCI's niche.
• Teradyne: Teradyne is a major automated test equipment manufacturer whose ICT platforms TTCI programs and supports; its global scale and breadth across semiconductor and electronics test make it a broad incumbent peer.

Emerging players

• ASSET InterTech: ASSET InterTech is a boundary-scan and JTAG test tool vendor with adjacent services, overlapping TTCI's boundary scan practice and competing for the same OEM/EMS DFT-related spend, though it is more software/tools-oriented.
• JTAG Technologies: JTAG Technologies provides boundary-scan hardware and software tools and offers test engineering services around them — directly comparable to TTCI's boundary scan practice and a partner-adjacent competitor.

Others

• Creation Technologies: Creation Technologies is a tier-1 EMS provider with in-house test engineering capabilities serving aerospace, defense, and medical customers — overlapping in customer base and capability but vertically integrated rather than independent services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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