Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions Partner
Core Source Technologies has evolved from a North American outsourcing partner into a full turnkey engineering solutions provider. Our 20-year journey has equipped us with the expertise to integrate seamlessly into any phase of product development cycles, offering specialized resources for complex technological challenges. With a multi-faceted engineering team and expanded facilities, we address growing prototype and low-volume production demands while maintaining strict quality standards.Our 10,000-square-foot facility houses dedicated spaces for prototype assembly, electronic rack integration, and customer-specific material control. We prioritize three core values: People, as our competitive edge; Integrity, as our foundational principle; and Quality, as our primary deliverable. Our approach combines cutting-edge design with precision engineering to create solutions that exceed expectations while maintaining full transparency in intellectual property ownership.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
PCB Design
Supply Chain Management
Rapid Prototyping
Low Volume Production
Regulatory Compliance
Electronic Enclosures
Custom Power Supplies
Technical Writing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in engineering product development
- Our team provides full turnkey solutions from concept to production
- We maintain a 10,000-square-foot facility with specialized test environments
- Our ISO-certified quality management system ensures consistent results
- We handle complex projects without compromising intellectual property rights
What people say
Successful design
Working boards
Short schedule
Complex design
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering team specializes in high-performance solutions for emerging technologies. We provide complete 3D CAD modeling, thermal and structural analysis, and EMI shielding solutions. Our expertise extends to flex circuit design and comprehensive documentation packages that ensure seamless manufacturing transitions. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in electronics packaging using sheet metal, molded plastics, and casting techniques.
Hardware Engineering
We deliver comprehensive hardware engineering solutions covering digital, analog, and RF design domains. Our capabilities include power supply development, high-volume production system architecture, and embedded software integration. Using advanced tools like SPICE simulation and FPGA development platforms, we ensure optimal performance while maintaining design-for-manufacturability principles throughout the development process.
PCB Design
Our PCB design services handle complex layouts from .35mm uBGA to 2200+ pin BGAs. We specialize in high-speed circuitry, controlled impedance routing, and advanced via structures. With expertise in both Altium and OrCAD platforms, we provide complete design rule checking, library development, and DFX analysis to ensure first-pass success in prototype and production environments.
Rapid Prototyping
We offer end-to-end rapid prototyping services including PCB assembly, mechanical fabrication, and test fixture development. Our facility supports electrical debugging, reverse engineering, and regulatory compliance testing. The prototyping process includes comprehensive DFX services, BOM management, and assembly aid design to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining quality standards.
Supply Chain Management
Our supply chain solutions cover component selection, availability verification, and risk mitigation strategies. We provide supplier identification, price negotiation, and kitting services that align with production schedules. Through lean manufacturing techniques and just-in-time inventory practices, we help clients optimize procurement costs while maintaining component availability.
People
Dave Fries
President & CEO
With two decades of leadership in engineering solutions, Dave Fries drives strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence across all client projects.
Rod Bullard
Owner
As founder, Rod Bullard established Core Source Technologies' commitment to quality engineering solutions and continues to shape its client-focused approach.
Joel Price
VP of Product Innovation
Leading product development initiatives, Joel brings extensive experience in translating technical requirements into innovative engineering solutions.
Mark Gordon
ISO / QMS Manager
Mark ensures compliance with quality management standards, implementing processes that maintain the company's certification and operational excellence.
Jim Shaffer
Principal PCB Designer
With specialized expertise in complex circuit design, Jim leads PCB development projects requiring advanced layout techniques and high-speed signal integrity.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We provide mechanical engineering, hardware design, PCB layout, rapid prototyping, and supply chain management services for complex product development.
How does your turnkey solution benefit clients?
Our turnkey approach handles complete product development cycles while clients retain full intellectual property ownership and control.
What industries do you serve?
We work across military, medical, commercial, and industrial sectors with expertise in regulated environments requiring compliance certification.
How do you handle urgent projects?
Our experienced team integrates quickly into development cycles and has successfully delivered multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
What facility resources do you have?
Our 10,000-square-foot facility includes dedicated spaces for prototyping, electronic assembly, and testing with specialized power infrastructure.
How do you ensure quality standards?
We maintain ISO-certified quality management systems and have a dedicated compliance engineering team for regulatory requirements.
