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03.04.2009
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LPKF
Laser & Electronics AG
Osteriede 7
D-30827 Garbsen
www.lpkf.de
Vorstand
Dr. Ingo Bretthauer (CEO)
Bernd Lange (COO)
Kai Bentz (CFO)
Aktie:
Prime Standard
ISIN 0006450000
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Award at product launch
SMT VISION Award for LPKF
“Technology-oriented” describes the corporate philosophy of the laser specialist from Garbsen/Germany. This image has now been independently confirmed: at IPC Apex Expo, the LPKF ProtoLaser U won the SMT VISION Award in the Assembly Tools category.
The SMT VISION Award is presented to people, products and companies for special developments in the SMT sector. The winners are selected on the basis of making a significant contribution to the development of the sector. The LPKF ProtoLaser U was nominated this year, and promptly won the award – for the idea behind the development and the degree of innovation. The official product launch date is the beginning of May at SMT in Nuremberg/Germany.
The LPKF ProtoLaser U is a UV laser system capable of cutting, drilling and structuring almost any kind of material. The favorable system price opens up the UV laser technology for a much broader range of users.
For instance, the LPKF ProtoLaser U can depanel individual PCBs from a large printed circuit board in a stress-free and precise process. It can also cut LTCC and prepregs, drill holes and microvias, structure TCO/ITO layers, and open up solder masks. The high pulse energy of the UV laser causes ablation without leaving behind any residues. The result: contours with very accurate geometries. The integrated vacuum table holds flexible and thin substrates safely and firmly in place.
The laser process is controlled by the integrated CircuitCAM software. Optimal parameters are already archived for numerous applications. The special operating mode enables the predefined production processes to be delegated to staff with only a superficial knowledge of laser processing – whilst experienced operators can make use of the whole spectrum of UV laser technology.
The LPKF ProtoLaser U is compact and optimized for laboratory use. It is perfect for prototyping and short-run production. The working area measures 229 x 305 millimeters and requires only one standard wall socket to operate.
About LPKF
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG manufactures machines and laser systems used in electronics fabrication, medical technology, the automotive sector, and the production of solar cells. Around 20 per cent of the work force is engaged in research and development.
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The attractive system price opens up UV laser technology to a big circle of users.
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