It’s Only Common Sense: Stop Pitching, Start Listening
Trouble in Your Tank: Causes of Plating Voids, Pre-electroless Copper
Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Growth Hacker Marketing’
Sunstone Circuits Announces New Quality Control Machinery
June 7, 2016 | Business WireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Sunstone Circuits, the leading printed circuit board (PCB) prototype through production solutions provider, has announced the newest machinery addition to their Quality Control department, the Optek VideoMic VSM. This non-contact 3-axis coordinate measurement system is the latest enhancement to Sunstone’s overall commitment to quality.
With optical magnifications from 25x to 2000x and accuracy tolerances in all 3 dimensions approaching 2.5µm (0.00010”), the new Optek will allow Sunstone to measure and analyze features, mechanical locations, dimensions and depths at a whole new level than previously possible. The ability of this equipment to import Gerber & drill files, and route files directly make this a very efficient tool that can be used in the manufacturing process where these critical dimensions and tolerances are required.
“When traditional methods of measuring critical requirements are too subjective, it is imperative to have the technology capable of certifying this type of accuracy,” said Sunstone’s director of operations, Nancy Viter. “The Optek gives us that assurance.”
The new manufacturing machinery complements a growing suite of PCB solutions from Sunstone which includes new in-house ENIG capabilities, expanded lead times and enhancements for PCBExpress® Quickturn and PCB123®, increased capability and shorter lead times for V-score requirements, bundled assembly, and SMT stencils with or without nano coating, to name a few. With all of these offerings, Sunstone Circuits is continuing to differentiate themselves as the preferred comprehensive PCB solutions provider within the marketplace.
Sunstone Circuits remains committed to providing the best technical support in the printed circuit board industry. Anyone seeking answers or assistance can reach live technical support representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, via the web, telephone or via online chat.
About Sunstone Circuits
Sunstone Circuits is the established leader in providing innovative and reliable printed circuit board (PCB) solutions for the electronic design industry. With over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality, on-time PCB prototypes, Sunstone Circuits is committed to improving the prototyping through production processes for the design engineer from quote to delivery. With live on-site customer support every day of the year (24/7/365), Sunstone Circuits provides unparalleled customer service and leads the industry with a real On-Time Guarantee that is the first of its kind.
Share on:
Suggested Items
I-Connect007 Technical Library: Your Ultimate Free Knowledge Resource
05/12/2025 | Barb Hockaday, I-Connect007I-Connect007’s technical library was created in 2016 with the launch of its first title, The Printed Circuit Buyer’s Guide to AS9100 Certification. Created to satisfy a need for readily available, free technical resources, the library has become a powerful knowledge hub for the printed circuit board and electronics manufacturing supply chain.
The Shaughnessy Report: Solving the Data Package Puzzle
05/12/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy -- Column: The Shaughnessy ReportIf you ask fabricators about their biggest challenges, they’ll often point at PCB designers—the readers of this magazine. Yes, you! Why is it so difficult to create the ideal data package? It’s a fairly straightforward task. But this part of the design process keeps tripping up designers, even those who started in the industry before Pink Floyd split up.
DELO Thrives Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
05/09/2025 | DELOGermany/Sudbury, MA, May 9, 2025 | DELO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-tech adhesives as well as dispensing and curing equipment, has announced that it has achieved over €245 million ($265 million) in revenue during the 2024/2025 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2025).
TTM Technologies Announces Retirement of Founder and Board Member, Kent Alder
05/09/2025 | Globe NewswireTTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCB), announced the retirement of its founder, former CEO and long-serving board member, Kent Alder.
IPC Strengthens Global Focus with Promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to Chief Global Officer
05/08/2025 | IPCIPC, the global electronics association, announces the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to chief global officer. This newly created position reflects the association’s forward-looking strategy and industry needs to strengthen the electronics supply chain.