November 7, 2007

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Launches “EMS Express^SM” Prototyping Service in California
　

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), today announced that its Electronics Manufacturing Solutions (EMS) business in Moorpark, California has launched a rapid prototyping service for its EMS customers called “EMS Express^SM”.

This dedicated new product introduction (NPI) service allows customers to benefit from quick-turn responses for low-volume assembly without having to queue up behind higher volume production runs, adding value to customers looking for reduced time-to-market. The Express Center in Moorpark has dedicated capital equipment and resources to accommodate SMT and thru-hole assembly of Printed Circuit Boards as well as flying probe test, X-ray and automated optical inspection. To date, the Moorpark EMS Express Center has successfully completed 100 prototypes for customers, including those in specialist medical and military sectors. 

The additional advantage of this service is the ability to transition seamlessly into volume manufacturing services provided in Moorpark and also at facilities across the U.S. and worldwide.  During the NPI process, CTS also provides extensive design services, not only at a product level but also to improve manufacturability and test, providing customers with the opportunity to optimize product efficiency and further reduce cycle times and costs.  In preparation for volume manufacturing, CTS develops parallel supply chain, test and manufacturing strategies during the NPI cycle which further reduces costs and cycle times for customers. Moorpark is the third of CTS’ three U.S. facilities to offer the EMS Express^SM service to customers.   

CTS EMS Moorpark provides full turnkey EMS services for customers in the medical, defense, aerospace and industrial sectors. Services include PCB and backplane assembly, box build integration, test support and direct ship.

About CTS EMS
CTS EMS is a provider of electronics manufacturing products and services to a range of markets, including communications, medical, defense, aerospace, and industrial equipment. With headquarters in Moorpark, California, CTS operates eight manufacturing facilities worldwide in Europe, North America and Asia.
　

About CTS
CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, computer, communications, medical and industrial markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.”   

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