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May 12, 2025 | American Standard CircuitsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Anaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits and ASC Sunstone Circuits, has announced that the company has acquired and installed a state-of-the-art ITC Intercircuit CF 200 high vacuum plugging machine at its West Chicago manufacturing facility. This latest investment further strengthens ASC’s ongoing commitment to advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and industry-leading process automation.
The CF 200 is a high-speed, high-accuracy machine designed specifically for epoxy via fill applications, an essential step in the fabrication of complex PCBs, including HDI, sequential lamination, and rigid-flex designs. Engineered for performance and reliability, the CF 200 offers programmable dispensing control, temperature-regulated epoxy handling, and automated cleaning cycles—making it one of the most efficient and repeatable via fill solutions on the market today.
“The CF 200 is a critical addition to our expanding technology portfolio,” said Mr. Vardya. “As more of our customers push the limits of design with advanced sequential builds and via-in-pad configurations, the demand for high-quality via fill has never been greater. This equipment allows us to meet those needs with extreme consistency, efficiency, and quality—every single time.”
Designed to handle everything from microvias to large through-holes, the CF 200 enables tighter process control, improved thermal stability, and eliminates voids and defects that can occur with manual or outdated systems. It is particularly vital in the fabrication of boards used in high-reliability markets such as aerospace, medical, and defense—markets where ASC already leads in compliance and certification.
“This is not just an equipment upgrade; it’s a strategic move,” Vardya added. “The CF 200 system dramatically enhances our capability to deliver complex, dense, multilayer boards with the precision and dependability our customers expect. It fits perfectly with our mission to continue automating key processes, reducing cycle times, and improving yields across the board.”
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