UK Based AS6171 Accredited Test Lab - Coming Soon!

SMT was one of the first to become an AS6171 accredited lab within the United States. We have continued to operate at the cutting-edge of electronics counterfeit detection, making SMT a global leader in counterfeit mitigation.

We are pleased to announce the opening of UK based test lab, located east of London in Rochester, Kent! This AS6171 certified lab aims to serve our clients located within the UK and Europe and will operate with the same time-tested processes, work instructions, training, and accreditation as has been used by SMT in USA for the last 27 years.

Certifications & Standards:

  • AS9120 – Quality Management System for aerospace distributors

  • J-STD-001 – Requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies

  • IEC/ISO 17025:2017 – General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

AS6171 TESTING METHODS:

  • AS6171/2 – External Visual Inspection

  • AS6171/3 – X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)

  • AS6171/4 – Decapsulation

  • AS6171/5 – Radiological Inspection

  • AS6171/7 – Passive Electrical Test & Measurement

Test Equipment:

  • External Visual Inspection (EVI): Keyence VHX-7000

  • X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis: Fischerscope XDAL

  • Decapsulation Equipment: Nisene JetEtch

  • Radiological Inspection: Creative Electron TruView

  • Passive Electrical Testing: Keysight LCR Meter and Digital Multimeter (DMM)

MITIGATING RISK THROUGH OUR ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SOURCING SOLUTIONS:

  • SMT’s sourcing team, backed by deep technical expertise across our Group, understands complex component requirements.

  • We can source a wide range of parts to address sourcing, availability, or quality challenges.

  • With over 40 years of experience, our team supports customers in defense, aerospace, medical, and critical infrastructure sectors.

  • We help clients achieve strategic component sourcing goals through tailored solutions.

  • Our risk mitigation strategies ensure reliable component procurement, helping maintain production timelines and project success.

GLOBAL PROCUREMENT:

  • SMT has established a trusted, global network of electronic component suppliers.

  • Risk mitigation is central to our quality management systems and is applied throughout the sourcing and procurement process.

  • We specialize in sourcing obsolete, end-of-life, and hard-to-find components.

  • Counterfeit mitigation starts with proactive counterfeit avoidance.

  • Whenever possible, we source components with OEM certificates and full traceability.

  • When traceability is unavailable, components are authenticated through our world-class in-house testing lab.