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Casey Krueger, director of
product marketing for MKS,
introduces their laser-based
micro machining systems,
particularly the CO
2
drilling
system for the HDI market.
They discuss CO
2
-formed
vias, the benefits of AOD
technology, hypersonics, and enhanced opti-
cal transmission. The discussion also cov-
ers accuracy and the application of water-
cooled galvos. Casey offers insights into the
advancements and enhancements in their
second-generation CO
2
drilling system.
How sustainable are the primary financial mod-
els in the United States of PCB fabrication
shops regarding growth? In this interview with
economic experts Shawn DuBravac and Tom
Kastner, we explore what's happening with
U.S. printed circuit board shops in today's mar-
ket, how consolidation affects the industry, and
what can be done.
Chris Hanson, Ventec's Global Head of IMS technology, outlines the launch of
four pro-bond formulas that deliver an outstanding combination of low dissipa-
tion factor (Df) with a dielectric constant (Dk) range to maximize the design
window for critical PCB parameters. As Chris points out, Pro-bond is designed
for low-loss, high-speed applications, while thermal-bond dissipates heat from
a component through the board to a heat sink.
USPAE to Springboard U.S. Technology Forward
The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) was launched as a non-
profit subsidiary of IPC in 2020 specifically to manage the DoD relationship
and access to funding, and to develop a cooperative facility to develop ultra
HDI capabilities in the U.S., not only for the defense sector but for the whole
of the U.S. electronics industry. Though a multifaceted initiative, its primary
objective is to bring very high-tech manufacturing capability to the U.S. to
lessen reliance on foreign sources for critical parts of our supply chain.
The New Industry:
Will the Growth Continue?
Real Time with… IPC APEX
EXPO 2024: Laser-based Micro
Machining Systems from MKS
Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024:
Ventec Discusses New Pro-bond Family of Advanced Products
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Joe O'Neil
Casey Krueger
Chris Hanson
