Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘In Defense of a Liberal Education’
American Made Advocacy: A Growing Presence in Washington in Turbulent Times
Greensource Fabrication Boosts HDI E-Test Capabilities with New atg A8a Tester
July 26, 2018 | atg Luther & MaelzerEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH, confirms delivery of high-speed bare board testing technology to highly advanced HDI and Microelectronic PCB fabricator, GreenSource Fabrication LLC, in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
Consistent with the on-going investment in the leading edge facilities of GreenSource Fabrication, the fully automated A8a, 8-head, double-sided, high-speed, high-accuracy flying probe test system represents the latest addition to GreenSource Fabrication’s test department. According to VP Alex Stepinski, “This latest atg acquisition enables GreenSource Fabrication to test the latest ultra-fine HDI designs while helping to reach our industry-leading automation goals."
atg’s A8a is able to test pad sizes down to 35 microns and is capable of testing HDI products for smartphones or tablet and PC motherboards up to a test area of 18.9” x 12.2”. The A8a eliminates limitations due to test point density or fine-pitch contacts and also features embedded component test, 4-wire Kelvin measurement capability with an accuracy of +/- 0,025 mΩ, and latent testing. In combination with the fast test speed of up to 140 measurements/second, the A8a provides a “lights-out” automated handling solution for batches up to 5000 boards. To achieve high throughput the key feature of the A8a is a new dual shuttle system, which reduces the product exchange time to zero seconds in automation mode.
About GreenSource Fabrication LLC
GreenSource Fabrication LLC, in Charlestown, NH was born from Whelen Engineering, the world’s leading emergency warning manufacturer, and is now at the forefront of the most advanced PCB manufacturing innovations. GreenSource provides the fastest turnaround time for complex HDI, SI, and flex/rigid-flex products while supporting its promise of sustainability in every part of their process and business. VP Stepinski further adds, “We are the only automated advanced HDI (mSAP/amSAP/SAP) capable PCB fab in North America (ie. 10-50 micron line/space range, 25-50 micron microvias) with powerful world-class, quick-turn, and fully green process capability.”
atg Luther & Maelzer
With more than 180 employees worldwide, atg Luther & Maelzer is the leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the printed circuit board industry. atg Luther & Maelzer offers two product lines: flying probe and universal grid testers.
atg Luther & Maelzer is a company of Xcerra Corporation, which provides capital equipment, interface products, and services to the semiconductor, industrial, and electronics manufacturing industries. Xcerra Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and technologies, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources. For more information click here.
Share on:
Testimonial
"Our marketing partnership with I-Connect007 is already delivering. Just a day after our press release went live, we received a direct inquiry about our updated products!"
Rachael Temple - AlltematedSuggested Items
Atg Launches Latest Large Format Test System, A9XL, with 8 Heads and 48” x 26” Panel Capability
08/01/2025 | atg Luther & Maelzer GmbHatg Luther & Maelzer GmbH (a Mycronic company) is proud to roll out a new large format test system generation based on the latest high speed atg A9 (board size up to 24” x 21”) and A9L platform.
Magnalytix’s Dr. Mike Bixenman to Guide PDC at SMTA High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference
07/31/2025 | MAGNALYTIXMagnalytix, providing real-time reliability solutions for electronics manufacturing, is excited to announce that Dr. Mike Bixenman will present the professional development course “The Effects of Flux Residues and Process Contamination on the Reliability of the Electronic Assembly” on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 9:00 AM CST to open the second day of the STMA High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference.
TRI to Exhibit at SMTA Queretaro Expo 2025
07/16/2025 | TRITest Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading provider of test and inspection systems for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Querétaro Expo 2025, scheduled to take place on July 24, 2025, at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos y Teatro Metropolitano.
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Addressing End-of-life Component Solderability Issues, Part 4
07/16/2025 | Nash Bell -- Column: Knocking Down the Bone PileIn 1983, the Department of Defense identified that over 40% of military electronic system failures in the field were electrical, with approximately 50% attributed to poor solder connections. Investigations revealed that plated finishes, typically nickel or tin, were porous and non-intermetallic.
Meet the Author Podcast: Martyn Gaudion Unpacks the Secrets of High-Speed PCB Design
07/16/2025 | I-Connect007In this special Meet the Author episode of the On the Line with… podcast, Nolan Johnson sits down with Martyn Gaudion, signal integrity expert, managing director of Polar Instruments, and three-time author in I-Connect007’s popular The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... series.