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Matrix USA to Display Full Product Line at IPC APEX 2017
January 23, 2017 | Matrix USA Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Matrix USA invites all PCB industry fabricators to Booth #3701 at the 2017 IPC APEX Expo in San Diego, CA starting February 14. Matrix will be featuring the latest circuit board materials from industry-leading suppliers, including:
- PANASONIC multilayer & flex laminates such as Megtron 7, Megtron 4S, and Felios Flex (LCP). All materials will be displayed with full technical features with qualified personnel on hand to discuss applications.
- JINZHOU drills, routers, endmills and the PERFECT POINT drill repointing service
- ACF Supported copper foils, made with CIRCUIT FOIL high quality ED copper foils
- KINGBOARD Rigid Laminates including KB6167F (Tg 175 °C), KB6160A (Tg 135 °C) and KB6164F (Tg 140 °C).
- HAKUTO Auto Dry Film Lamination
Matrix will also have a full option next generation Hakuto Mach 6630NP auto dry film laminator on display at the show featuring,
- The NEW even heat and even pressure module
- Quick change lamination rolls
- Cassette loading of dry film (off-line)
- Enclosed cabinet to minimize contaminates
- Stationary Film Loading Bay
- And more…
Visit Matrix at the IPC APEX Expo to speak with one of their technical professionals and learn more about all of their product offerings in Booth 3701.
About Matrix USA Inc.
Committed to the motto, “Quality Products, Dependable People”, Matrix was established in 1977 with the objective of providing quality raw materials to the North American Printed Circuit Board Industry. Matrix has four rapid-response warehouses located throughout the US and Canada that fulfill high quality, fast delivery, and custom orders daily. For further information, click here.
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