54 The PCB Magazine • February 2015
Rogers Inks Definitive Agreement
to Acquire Arlon
"This transaction is truly a unique strategic fit for
both Rogers and Arlon. We are energized by the
opportunity to serve our customers with our com-
plementary capabilities and technologies in circuit
materials and engineered silicones and to enhance
value for our shareholders," says Bruce Hoechner,
president and CEO.
Elekonta Marek Installs Orbotech's
Nuvogo 800 DI System
Orbotech announces that earlier this year German
PCB prototype specialist Elekonta Marek deployed
an its Nuvogo 800 Direct Imaging (DI) system.
Calumet Boosts Quality with
New Investments
Over the past two years, Calumet Electronics has
invested close to $3 million in capital equipment,
infrastructure improvements, and technology up-
grades, reinforcing its commitment to quality and
turnaround time for customers.
Excellon Installs 136L Intelli-Drill
at Bay Area Circuits
The Excellon 136L Intelli-Drill System with a large
work area of 30 by 36 inches and fast, accurate
axis positioning via linear motor technology,
makes quick work of large panel prototype as well
as production PCBs.
atg Luther & Maelzer Releases
A8a Test System
The A8a provides significant cost advantages
compared to fixture testers for small and medium
batches and fully meets the requirements in its
main application field: the electrical test of HDI
products for smart phones, tablet, and PC moth-
erboards.
Isola Taiwan Secures ISO 50001
Certification
Isola Group S.à r.l. announced today that its sub-
sidiary, Isola Asia Pacific (Taiwan) Inc. has received
ISO 50001:2011 certification by SGS, the world's
leading inspection, verification, testing and certifi-
cation company.
Park Electrochemical Reports Sales
Drop in Q3
Park Electrochemical Corp. reported net sales of
$34,679,000 for the third quarter ended Novem-
ber 30, 2014 compared to net sales of $39,678,000
for the third quarter ended December 1, 2013.
Xcerra Intros New Tester from
atg Luther & Maelzer
Xcerra Corporation announces a new product
from its atg Luther & Maelzer brand, the A8a. The
A8a test system provides the flexibility of flying
probe testers while delivering high-throughput
testing for bare board PCBs.
Nordson MARCH Demos FlexTRAK-CD
at NEPCON
Nordson MARCH announces that it will be dem-
onstrating its FlexTRAK-CD Plasma System for
high throughput processing of lead frame strips
and other strip-type electronic components, up to
five strips per plasma cycle, at NEPCON Japan.
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