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Isola Intros Free Impedance &
Power-handling Calculator
isola is pleased to announce a free impedance and
power-handling calculator that predicts the de-
sign attributes for microstrips and striplines based
on the design's target impedance and dielectric
properties of the company's rf, microwave, and
millimeter-wave laminate materials.
Qdos Invests in Orbotech Paragon
ultra LDI System
orbotech ltd., a global technology leader in solu-
tions for pCbs and iC substrates, announced that
Qdos (malaysia), a suiwah Corporation company,
has purchased orbotech's paragon™-ultra laser
direct imaging (ldi) system. paragon-ultra ldi
systems deliver the highest imaging accuracy and
yields to meet the increasing demands of the fast-
growing Qfn, fC, and bga packaging segment.
Alpha Circuits Completes Install of
NTO HASL Machine
alpha Circuit president Yash sutariya states, "the
new operating system and mechanical upgrades
of the nto system over our previous supplier's
hasl system made this machine our top choice.
the uniformity of the solder rivals that coming
from a horizontal hasl process."
Insulectro Realigns Execs to Focus
on PCB, PE Markets
insulectro, a leading distributor of materials for use
in the pCb industry, has announced changes to its
strategic focus on both the pCb and printed elec-
tronics markets as two veteran executives take on
new responsibilities.
Orbotech Finalizes Acquisition of
SPTS Technologies
"we are commencing our relationship with spts
with great enthusiasm and anticipation," said
asher levy, Ceo of orbotech ltd. "we look for-
ward to working with the outstanding spts team
and combining the extensive know-how and core
assets of both companies to further enhance or-
botech's portfolio and industry leadership."
ASC Installs Customized Sputtering
unit for Advanced PCBs
american standard Circuits has installed a new
customized sputtering unit for making advanced
pCbs that employ light-weight aluminum heat
sinks in hostile and high-temperature environ-
ments. pCbs used in defense, aerospace, and deep
space telecommunication most often use alumi-
num as a heat sink due to its light weight and easy
machinability.
Rogers unveils ROG Mobile App,
Access to Calculator
the new app allows users to access rogers'
calculators, including the popular mwi (mi-
crowave impedance) simulation tool, litera-
ture, technical papers, and offers the ability to
order samples on the go with smartphones and
tablets.
Orbotech: Strong Q2 Results;
PCB Segment Recovers
"we are pleased to report strong results for the
second quarter. our pCb business picked up as
expected and our fpd business enjoyed another
quarter of solid orders as we recorded a cumula-
tive total of $130 million in bookings for the first
half of 2014," says asher levy, Ceo.
Rogers updates Guidance for Q2;
Expects Record Sales
rogers now expects that it will report all-time
quarterly record net sales from continuing opera-
tions of $153.5 million for the period as compared
to the april 29, 2014 guidance of $143 to $148
million.
PCi Invests in Orbotech Direct
Legend Ink Printer
the new orbotech printer is a self-contained di-
rect printer and uV cure unit. it features multiple
automated serialization and barcoding options,
eliminating manual operations and reducing the
opportunity for error. it also scales nomenclature
to match the material movement, eradicating no-
menclature on pads.
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