Spirit Electronics Powers Mission-Critical Aerospace Manufacturing with Proven Manncorp SMT Line

Spirit Electronics, a leading provider of vertically integrated electronics design and supply chain solutions, continues to set the standard for high-reliability circuit card assembly with its fully integrated, state-of-the-art surface mount technology (SMT) line from Manncorp.

As a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business, Spirit Electronics is dedicated to delivering end-to-end supply chain services to global technology leaders in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. Their comprehensive services range from ASIC design and MIL-STD-883 testing to full-turnkey Onshore Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT). Spirit’s manufacturing supports mission-critical applications where failure is not an option, including satellite launches, avionics, and defense readiness programs like the F-35 Lightning II.

To continuously meet and exceed the rigorous quality expectations of these sectors, Spirit Electronics relies on a complete, high-performance SMT line from Manncorp to drive its onshore manufacturing. The precision line features:

• AP435 Stencil Printer: Ensuring highly accurate and repeatable solder paste application for complex board layouts.
• MC889 High-Speed Pick and Place: Delivering exceptional placement speed and flexibility for a wide range of sophisticated components.
• CR5000 Reflow Oven: Providing optimal thermal profiling for robust, defect-free solder joints.
• Trident ZDO Cleaner: A critical finishing step that provides 100% guaranteed cleanliness on all boards, removing flux residues to ensure long-term reliability in the harshest operating environments.

In the aerospace and defense sectors, there is zero room for error. Chris Ellis, Sales and Operations Manager at Manncorp, emphasizes the importance of precision and reliability in these industries. Through its partnership with Spirit Electronics, Manncorp’s complete SMT line and Trident ZDO cleaner enable Spirit to consistently achieve 100% guaranteed cleanliness and absolute precision for their customers’ most critical boards.

With this automated, high-capability circuit card assembly line firmly established at their Phoenix facility, Spirit Electronics seamlessly manages complex board builds entirely under one roof. By keeping design, production, test, and assembly strictly onshore, Spirit maintains total care, custody, and control of the supply chain, ensuring the on-time delivery of fully qualified, flight-ready products.

About Spirit Electronics: Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Spirit Electronics is a vertically integrated electronics design and manufacturing solutions provider. Operating as a trusted, AS9100, CMMC Level 2, and DLA Lab certified partner, Spirit offers complete BOM architecture, testing, and circuit card assembly services made in the USA, for the USA.