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76 PCB007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2023 to transform to digital manufacturing. MKS' Atotech's Digital Factory Suite platform con- nects to the onsite production equipment and continuously collects process and equipment data during manufacturing. Using advanced analytics and platform applications, such as condition monitoring and traceability, the collected data generates high-value insights into equipment and process conditions. is enables factory engineers to perform supervi- sion, maintenance, quality inspections, or gen- eral traceability activities directly from their workplace. In addition, real-time condition monitoring and mobile alerts prevent defects and alarms from being overlooked, thus reduc- ing the risk of unplanned downtime. e Dig- ital Factory Suite also provides applications to monitor and manage consumption, such as energy, that enable our customers to run a more sustainable production. We are honored that SEL trusts us as a world-class solution provider for horizon- tal plating of PCBs in their innovative man- ufacturing facility in Moscow, Idaho. e collaboration demonstrated our innovative strength, flexibility, and ability to meet cus- tomer requirements by providing a high-qual- ity, high-volume production line setup. We are excited to continue our partnership and assist SEL in the future. New Trends in the U.S. Market Present an Opportunity for MKS' Atotech e U.S. market is currently experiencing a significant shi toward increased investment in local manufacturing. is is due, in part, to fac- tors such as the need for greater control over supply chains, the desire for reduced reliance on international shipping, which has been dis- rupted in the last years, and geopolitical hurdles such as tariffs and trade restrictions. Greater control over local manufacturing streamlines operations, reduces lead times and improves overall efficiency—a trend that affects a wide range of sectors, including the electronics and automotive industries and consumer goods. MKS' Atotech is ready and able to support this evolution with the necessary technology and equipment to build our customers' local manu- facturing capabilities. PCB007 Christopher R. Daczkowski is a systems engineer II at Atotech USA, LLC, Materials Solutions Division, MKS Instruments, Inc. Figure 4: Uniplate® PLBCu6 for flash copper plating.