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Manufacturing & Production

Our burn-in systems reflect decades of manufacturing experience, now backed by a new state-of-the-art facility built to meet the growing demands of burn-in with test.

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Manufacturing & Production Overview

Micro Control has been manufacturing burn-in with test systems since 1972, and the way we build systems today reflects everything we’ve learned along the way. Our new 157,000 sq ft headquarters in Arden Hills, Minnesota (50% larger than our former facility), is designed specifically to support the next generation of burn-in with test manufacturing. With expanded production capacity, dedicated R&D space, and a modern workplace built for collaboration, we’re positioned to meet growing global demand without compromising the quality and attention to detail our customers depend on.

Key specifications:

  • New state-of-the-art facility in Arden Hills, Minnesota
  • 157,000 sq ft, nearly 50% larger than our former facility
  • Expanded manufacturing capacity and dedicated R&D space
  • Engineering, production, and support teams working side by side
  • Sustainability features including geothermal energy, solar-ready roof, and EV charging

Key Statistics

157,000

Square foot, state-of-the-art facility

40%

Growth of manufacturing capabilities

50+

Years of manufacturing and production

Key Features & Benefits

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A Facility Built for What's Next

The new Arden Hills headquarters brings expanded manufacturing capacity, advanced R&D infrastructure, and a modern environment designed to support innovation at every level. It’s not just more space; it’s the right space for where burn-in with test is headed, designed with delivering effective systems in mind that help our customers meet and exceed their objectives and needs.

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Quality That Ships With Every System

Every burn-in system we produce is rigorously tested before it is shipped. That process hasn’t changed in over 50 years, and it’s a big reason why our systems have the longevity and reliability our customers count on.

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Built to Scale with Industry Demand

Semiconductor manufacturing is growing globally, and the demand for high-power burn-in with test is growing with it. Our new facility gives us the production capacity to meet that demand and continue delivering systems on the timelines our customers need.

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Sustainability Built In

The Arden Hills facility was designed with long-term efficiency in mind: geothermal heating and cooling, a solar-ready roof, and EV charging infrastructure. It reflects the same forward-looking mindset we bring to our systems.

Our Next Chapter in Manufacturing

Construction broke ground in April 2025 and was completed in May 2026. The Arden Hills headquarters marks an exciting new chapter for Micro Control and strengthens our ability to serve semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

Relevant Systems

HPB-8

Micro Control's most powerful burn-in with test system, with individual temperature control per device and capacity for devices over 2,000 watts. Built as a standalone automation solution for AI, automotive, and advanced semiconductor production.

HPB-6

A high-power burn-in with test system with individual temperature control per device, engineered for devices up to 1,000 watts. A turnkey automation solution that scales from a single cell to a full production line.

HPB-5C

The HPB-5C is an industry standard, one of Micro Control's most proven, versatile burn-in with test system trusted by manufacturers worldwide. Air-cooled with individual temperature control per device, it keeps testing floors running dependably across legacy and current production.

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