Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Costovation: Innovation That Gives Your Customers Exactly What They Want—And Nothing More’
The Right Approach: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Harley-style)
It’s Only Common Sense: Dear Santa, Here’s My Sales Wish List
MKS’ Atotech, ESI to Participate in CPCA Show
May 9, 2024 | MKS’ AtotechEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
MKS’ Atotech, and ESI will participate in the CPCA Show 2024. The show will be held from May 13 to 15, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) and will bring together domestic and international manufacturers in the electronic circuit industry.
The show serves as a platform to promote the exchange of knowledge sharing and explore the latest technologies in the electronic circuit industry, providing valuable insights into the future trends of industrial development. A special area will be dedicated to various aspects of electronics manufacturing, including printed circuit boards, electronic assembly, intelligent manufacturing, environmental protection, water treatment, and clean rooms will be featured.
MKS will showcase its strategic brands, Atotech® and ESI®, and present its latest offerings in PCB and package substrate manufacturing. From chemical processes and production systems to auxiliary equipment, lasers, and software solutions, visitors can explore a comprehensive range of products and solutions. These innovations are designed to improve production yield, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring optimal results for manufacturers.
Leveraging its expertise in lasers, optics, motion, process chemistry, and equipment, MKS stands out for its ability to Optimize the InterconnectSM, a key driver for the coming era of advanced electronics, characterized by enhanced miniaturization and complexity. The Optimize the InterconnectSM philosophy underscores the company’s distinctive capacity to foster the evolution of cutting-edge solutions in advanced PCB and package substrate manufacturing for its clientele and collaborators. We are deeply committed to enabling new technologies and finer feature dimensions through the integration of MKS’ ESI laser drilling technologies with MKS’ Atotech chemistry and plating equipment.
Dr. James Tsai, Business Director of Greater China, said, “After the merge of Atotech® and ESI®, we can offer our customers total solutions by combining our excellent process chemistry, sophisticated PCB production equipment, and precision laser equipment. In addition to our chemicals and equipment, we are also equipped with the best local service teams and technical centers to provide the best support to realize Optimize the InterconnectSM.
Experts from both brands will be on hand at CPCA booth 8A10 to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles. Our dedicated team onsite will be on hand to showcase innovative product pairings that include PCB manufacturing equipment (such as wet-to-wet process equipment, laser systems, and auxiliary equipment), chemistry, software, and related services.
Our chemistry show highlights:
InPro® Pulse TVF: The ideal solution for AR TH filling with the best reliability
Printoganth® MV TP2: Next-generation electroless copper for fine-line SAP applications
NovaBond® HF2: Ultra-low roughness bonding enhancement for advanced HDI
PallaBond®: Direct pure EPAG for high-end circuitry and reliability application
Our equipment highlights for PCB production are:
V-Plate®: The new gold standard for vertical conveyor plating equipment for next-generation HDI PCB and package substrates
New Uniplate®: The industry-leading horizontal plating tool for next-generation HDI PCBs and package substrate manufacturing
On the laser equipment side, promotions include:
CapStone™ Flex PCB laser drill: Breakthrough productivity – Increase throughput up to 2x and reduce overall processing costs by 30%
Geode™ G2 PCB laser drill: Next generation CO2 via drilling for HDI and integrated circuit packaging manufacturing – built to drill the ultimate via
Conference: CPCA Show 2024
Date: May 13-15, 2024
Booth: 8A10
Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Share on:
Suggested Items
ITW EAE Receives 2024 Jabil Strategic Supplier Award
12/13/2024 | ITW EAEITW EAE is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Jabil Best Strategic Supplier Award. The award was presented during the Jabil Asia Indirect Supplier Conference held on November 28, 2024, in Shenzhen, China.
Burkle's Marco Schaible Joins VDMA Photovoltaic Equipment Division’s Executive Board
12/13/2024 | Burkle AmericaThe Photovoltaic Production Equipment Department of the VDMA held regular elections at its board meeting on December 5 and confirmed the top management. Prof. Dr. Peter Fath, RCT Solutions GmbH, was re-elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. Stefan Rinck, Singulus Technologies AG, was re-elected as Deputy Chairman.Burkle America is proud to announce that Marco Schaible, our Vice President of PV and Glass Solutions, has been confirmed as a member of the new Executive Board for the VDMA’s Photovoltaic Production Equipment Division. This appointment reflects Marco’s exceptional expertise and commitment to advancing innovation and competitiveness in the German-European solar machinery industry.
Global Total Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record of $139 Billion in 2026
12/09/2024 | SEMIGlobal sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024, growing 6.5% year-on-year, SEMI announced in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2024.
Understanding Depreciation for Electronic Manufacturers
12/04/2024 | Doug Palladino, ASC Sunstone CircuitsAs a PCB design engineer, your focus is on creating innovative, cost-effective designs. However, the financial aspects behind your designs—such as depreciation—play a significant role in the overall business. While depreciation may sound like "accounting speak," understanding it can help you make better decisions for your projects, especially when dealing with equipment, machinery, or even intangible assets like software licenses.
It’s Only Common Sense: Make the Investment Where It Really Counts
12/05/2024 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseWhen I consider the real cost to manufacture a product, I think about the misguided and short-sighted decisions business owners and managers sometimes make in response to tough times. I’m amazed at how often I hear about PCB shop owners who complain about not having enough business, yet their solution isn’t to hire more salespeople or invest in marketing. Nope. Instead, they go out and buy a shiny new drill.