1954

Milwaukee Electronics began by integrating electronics into heavy machinery

Milwaukee Electronics begins by designing and developing electronics to support the heavy machinery in the Mining Industry, and establishes a design and manufacturing center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1988

Completes First Microprocessor Design

Using an 8-Bit Microchip controller,
Milwaukee Electronics designs a fuel
management product for the
generator industry

1999

Develops a local solution for high mix projects seeking offshore pricing

Milwaukee Electronics chooses the town of
Tecate, Mexico based on Tecate’s close proximity
to San Diego (45 minute drive) and fast border
crossing times.

2001

Lean Manufacturing Implemented to Reduce Product Lead time

Milwaukee Electronics embraces Lean and begins our Continuous Improvement journey using Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques

2003

Revolutionizes prototyping by creating the first e-commerce PCB assembly service

Milwaukee Electronics patents a process for machine assembly from cut-tape, and creates the first e-commerce PCB Assembly service, Screaming Circuits. The stand-alone business unit is dedicated to Prototypes and supporting Engineers

2011

Asia Purchasing Office and India Tech Center Added

To support cost reductions and work directly with our Asia supply base, Milwaukee Electronics opens an International Purchasing Office in Singapore. The
supply base in China, Taiwan and Malaysia are
expanded to support North American operations.

2019

Expanded Manufacturing
Capacity in Tecate, MX

In April, we completed a 23,000 square foot
expansion to our Tecate, MX facility allowing for
increased capacity and more robust capabilities.