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Multiple PCB Manufacturers Choose atg
Flying Probe Tech
atg luther & maelzer Gmbh, confirms multiple
new orders for high-speed bare board testing tech-
nology. three leading Pcb manufacturers and one
leading outsourcing company have recently re-
leased orders for atg's a7 test equipment systems.
PCB Solutions Nets Another Perfect
Score on Supplier Review
"our internal processes provide consistency for
our customers and the quarter after quarter of
perfect scores with companies like mac prove our
system is working," said Greg engstrom, president
of Pcb Solutions.
Isola Expands Production of I-Speed
Material Into Asia
the company announced it has successfully tran-
sitioned the manufacturing of its low-loss, i-Speed
material to asia. ray Sharpe, president and ceo,
commented, "in addition to reducing the cost of i-
Speed in asia, this transition will reduce lead times
and enables our customers to be more responsive
to the market."
Sunshine Employs Frontline's InPlan
Engineering System
orbotech Pacific ltd., the asia Pacific subsidiary of
orbotech ltd. has announced that Shenzhen Sun-
shine circuits technology co., ltd., a leading Pcb
producer in Shenzhen, china, has fully applied the
inPlan engineering system developed by Frontline
Pcb Solutions.
Park Electrochemical Reports Sales
Drop in Q3
Park electrochemical corporation reported net
sales of $39,678,000 for the third quarter end-
ed december 1, 2013 compared to net sales of
$41,265,000 for the third quarter ended novem-
ber 25, 2012. Park's net sales for the nine months
ended december 1, 2013 were $127,613,000
compared to net sales of $133,741,000 for the
nine months ended november 25, 2012.
Burkle Gets Capital Increase with
New Investor
the plant manufacturer robert burkle Gmbh
announces the arrival of the private equity com-
pany nimbus, based in Zeist, the netherlands.
the investor with an interest in long-term invest-
ments has acquired a stake with a significant capi-
tal increase.
Atotech Details New Photoresist
Adhesion Process
cupraetch dt25, atotech's new photoresist
adhesion process, is a very suitable pre-treatment
for dry film and liquid photoresist. it features trac-
er elements for an optimized process control and
is ideal for high-volume manufacturing.
MorTech Offers wide Range of PCB
Mfg Products to U.S.
mortech President lino Sousa states, "we strive to
provide our customers with unparalleled products,
service and support. Superior quality is of the ut-
most importance so we've partnered with some of
the top suppliers in the industry in order to afford
just that."
LPKF Offers New Uv Laser
Depaneling Systems
the microline 2000 Series benefits from a low-
stress uV laser source, which provides two main
advantages: the elimination of mechanical stress
and the ability to process a wide variety of circuit
materials, including flexible, rigid, and rigid-flex
substrates.
Court Rejects Patent Infringement
Claim Against Atotech
the second instance of the taiwan intellectual
Property court confirmed that atotech's Stan-
natech® process and equipment were not af-
fected by a competitor's patent. the judgment
confirmed the first instance's rejection of a patent
claim against atotech after a competitor took legal
action for the alleged infringement of one of its
patents.
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