Language of Electronics

May 27, 2020

Language of Electronics: Key Considerations for Your Next Direct Imaging System

In this column, Orbotech West DI expert, Rick Jackson, provides a guide detailing which issues should be considered when choosing a new DI system. As your PCB manufacturing company considers a new DI system, here are some key considerations to keep in mind.

---

April 27, 2020

Language of Electronics: Tips to Maximize the Value of Digital Inkjet

In this latest commentary, Rick Herrmann, Orbotech West’s inkjet expert, provides tips on how to take full advantage of your digital inkjet printers in PCB manufacturing, explaining how to maximize their performance, increase uptime while saving time and money, and provide high-quality boards.

---

March 19, 2020

Language of Electronics: Transitioning From Contact Exposure to DI Solder Mask

In the first of the commentaries from Orbotech West domain experts, Raanan Novik, our PCB process and Orbotech Diamond expert, will address one of the biggest issues faced by imaging engineers in PCB manufacturing facilities: the difficulty of exposing solder mask with increasingly tighter clearances and smaller features. The intent of our series is to provide customers and others with knowledge and tips for maximizing the value of manufacturing systems. Here, Raanan discusses the key motivators for transitioning to directly imaged (DI) solder mask exposure and ways to do so successfully.

---

February 18, 2020

Language of Electronics: Enabling Customer Success in Manufacturing

With market demands and expectations constantly and quickly evolving, every organization should take the time to look inward and evaluate the level of satisfaction it provides to its customers. In his debut column, Sharon Cohen explains how Orbotech West went through this process in 2017, including goals and results.

---