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May 26, 2020 | Ventec International Group Co., Ltd.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that its VT-901 polyimide material is now fully qualified by ESA in ACB Belgium’s manufacturing process for rigid and rigid-flex polyimide PCBs and HDI PCBs.
With high Td (395oC), a Tg of 250oC and Low-Axis CTE (50), Ventec's VT-901 polyimide material provides the extremely high reliability performance demanded by ACB’s flex & flex-rigid and HDI PCB manufacturing process that meets ESA requirements.
Ventec manufactures all VT-901 polyimide using specially designed treaters with multiple stage filtration systems and 100% Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) for prepreg FOD-control. The same specialist equipment is used for the production of thin-core laminates for use in the most demanding space and aerospace PCB applications. ACB's state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing facility in Dendermonde (Belgium) and the AS9100 Rev D accreditation of Ventec's manufacturing and distribution facilities, position both companies as market-leaders within the space and aerospace electronics supply chain.
Joachim Verhegge, ACB’s Product Engineering Manager, says: 'Meeting and exceeding the highest possible standards of quality and performance is our highest priority. We are pleased to receive ESA approval for the use of Ventec's material in our designs and look forward to continuing to work closely with ESA in meeting their requirements.'
Mark Goodwin, Ventec COO EMEA & USA, commented: ‘I'm delighted with our long-term technology partnership with ACB, assisting them through close cooperation to further strengthen their position for aerospace-standard solutions and finished PCBs. The ESA approval demonstrates the thermal robustness of Ventec VT-901 polyimide and its suitability for use in high reliability rigid and flex rigid multi-layers in the demanding aerospace sector.'
Ventec International is a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs and specialist provider of thermal management and IMS solutions. Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com and/or by downloading the Ventec APP.
About Ventec International Group
Ventec International is a premier supplier to the Global PCB industry. With volume manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and China and distribution locations and manufacturing sites in both the US and Europe, Ventec specializes in advanced copper clad glass reinforced and metal backed substrates. Ventec materials, which include high-quality enhanced FR4, high-speed/low-loss- & high-performance IMS material technology and an advanced range of thermal management solutions, are manufactured by Ventec using strict quality-controlled processes that are certified to AS9100 Revision D, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, and are backed by a fully controlled and managed global supply chain, sales- and technical support-network.
For more information, visit www.venteclaminates.com.
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