26 The PCB Magazine • October 2016
Laser Pointers: Laser Processing
and Telecentricity
Since Mike and I often receive questions on top-
ics that are relevant to a broader audience, we've
decided to start using this column to share those
questions and answers with our readers. We'll pe-
riodically devote the space in this column to ad-
dress questions that we receive that are especially
timely or topical, or address a topic that affects a
wider range of readers.
The Story Behind the News: Ventec's
IMS Manufacturing Capabilities in
China Doubled
In this interview conducted at Ventec Europe's
headquarters in Leamington Spa, UK, Ventec Eu-
rope & USA COO Mark Goodwin sat down with
I-Connect007 Technical Editor Pete Starkey to
share the details of Ventec International Group's
$2 million equipment investment. With this injec-
tion of new equipment, Ventec doubles its IMS
material manufacturing capacity in China.
Frontline Announces InStack Design
Frontline PCB Solutions, an Orbotech-Mentor
Graphics company, today announced the launch
of InStack Design, an industry-proven solution for
designing complex stackups in minutes, taking all
fabrication and SI constraints into account and
enabling seamless electronic collaboration with
board fabricators.
It's Only Common Sense: Respect the
Customer, no Matter What!
Customers are much more demanding and insis-
tent that we do things their way. And the irony is
that they want less direct communication with us
than ever before. They want to do everything on-
line, and they won't pick up the phone if you call
them. And heaven forbid if you try to visit them
in person…they want no part of that.
Amphenol Invotec Tamworth Facility
Adds Machinery From Viking Test
Amphenol Invotec, Europe's leading manufac-
turer of time-critical, high-technology PCBs has
commissioned a new Pluritec Inspecta Combo
HPL X-Ray drill with complete automation, from
Viking Test for its facility in Tamworth.
AISMALIBAR North America to Exhibit at
Ford Advanced Lighting Innovation Expo
AISMALIBAR is happy to announce their exhibit
and presentation at the Ford Advanced Lighting
Innovation Expo (ALIE) show in Dearborn, Michi-
gan, on October 5–6.
Amphenol Invotec Adds Nordson ProVIA
Plasma System
Amphenol Invotec, Europe's leading manufacturer
of time-critical, high-technology PCBs has com-
missioned a Nordson ProVIA Plasma System, from
Adeon Technologies for its facility in Tamworth.
Anaheim Tech Center Showcases Pluritec,
Ecospray & Limata Equipment
This West Coast addition augments Pluritec's
North American headquarters in Bohemia, New
York, making it more convenient for customers in
the West to see the equipment in operation.
Pluritec Hires Sousa as New
VP-Sales/Marketing
Pluritec recently announced the appointment of
Lino Sousa as vice president of sales and business
development. In this role, Sousa will be respon-
sible for all direct sales and reseller functions for
North America. He has also been entrusted to
grow strategic customer accounts and partner re-
lationships that tactically meld with Pluritec's core
business objectives.
Ventec International Doubles IMS
Material Manufacturing Capacity
with $2M Equipment Investment
Ventec International Group has doubled its
B-series Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS) materials
production capacity at its Jiangyin, China facility.
The company has invested USD 2 million in lead-
ing edge production equipment that boost IMS
materials production capacity 100% above prior
levels.
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