Emerald Technologies, formerly Emerald EMS, a provider of electronics manufacturing services, has purchased Optimum Design Associates Inc., an electronic design and engineering services company.

Optimum is an electronic design and engineering services companies in the U.S., boasting a team of engineers and designers dedicated to quality, consistency, delivery and data protection. With this deal, Emerald expands its capabilities and strengthens its position in design, engineering, rapid prototyping and new product introduction, in addition to printed circuit board assembly, testing, and lifecycle support services to OEM customers working on electronics with the highest reliability requirements.