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RTW IPC APEX EXPO 2019: LPKF Highlights Laser Processing Tech, Glass Drilling Capabilities
February 11, 2019 | Real Time with...IPCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Guest Editor Joe Fjelstad sits down with Stephan H. Schmidt, LPKF president, who provides an overview of the company's laser processing machine and their capabilities, and highlights the new glass drilling capabilities.
To watch the interview, click here.
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Advancements in Drill Bit Technology
08/29/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineIn this interview with Alex Girardot of Perfect Point Precision Carbide Tools, we explore the pioneering advancements in drill bit technology supporting high-tech fabrication. Alex leverages his 15 years of expertise in the PCB industry to discuss the critical role of coating technology in enhancing drill bit performance. This technological leap increases accuracy, especially in high aspect ratio builds, and nearly eliminates drill bit breakage.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
08/02/2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007After getting stuck in an airport during the Crowdstrike outage, our colleague Nolan Johnson has a review of the first-ever THECA trade show in Bangkok, Thailand. We have a column by Matt Stevenson on drilling optimization, and an interview with Schmoll America President Kurt Palmer about what it takes to thrive in this industry. We have an article by SMTA’s Tara Dunn that focuses on the organization’s educational offerings, and news about All Flex joining the PCBAA.
Connect the Dots: Navigating the Intricacies of PCB Drilling
08/01/2024 | Matt Stevenson -- Column: Connect the DotsWelcome to another leg on my quest to share best practices associated with designing PCBs for the reality of manufacturing. In a recent episode of the On the Line with... podcast, we discussed the critical role of drilling in the board manufacturing process. That is the subject of this article. Drilling can be one of the most complex and tricky steps in the manufacturing process. Designers need to be aware of how to craft their designs to avoid problems during drilling that can drive up costs and increase the risk of board performance issues.
Schmoll America: Thriving in the Global PCB Market
07/31/2024 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineAs we examine what it means to thrive in our industry, I reached out to Kurt Palmer, president of Schmoll America. The business expansion was created from Schmoll Maschinen to focus on and better serve the expanding North American PCB market. Professionally, Kurt has been in this business for decades. He explains what thriving looks like for Schmoll America as the company moves forward into this new venture and what he is most looking forward to in the years ahead.
Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Laser-Based Micro Machining Systems from MKS
05/06/2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOCasey Krueger, director of product marketing for MKS, introduces their laser-based micro machining systems, particularly the CO2 drilling system for the HDI market. They discuss CO2-formed vias, the benefits of AOD technology, hypersonics, and enhanced optical transmission. The discussion also covers accuracy and the application of water-cooled galvos. Casey offers insights into the advancements and enhancements in their second-generation CO2 drilling system.