News & Events > May 21 2008
March Plasma Systems PCB-1600 Plasma System selected by Labtech Microwave in the United Kingdom
Concord, CA, May 21, 2008 – March Plasma Systems, the global leader in advanced plasma treatment systems, announced today that one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of standard and custom microwave component technology has invested in a new PBC-1600 plasma system at its Presteigne microwave printed circuit board (PCB) production facility, with the aim of improving processes, efficiency and manufacturing capability.
The PCB-1600 plasma system will provide increased capability for producing plated-through-hole Teflon® and ceramic substrate PCBs; offer uniform treatments for blind vias, higher aspect ratio holes, and a faster, more reliable removal of residual resin on the PCB surface following laser drilling.
Brian Popsys, operations manager at Labtech Microwave said, “After reviewing the need to meet a more technically demanding product mix, we have decided to add a PCB-1600 plasma system from March Plasma Systems. The new plasma system is much more flexible to use, requires less power and fulfils Labtech Microwave’s goal of reducing our environmental impact.”
About March Plasma Systems
March Plasma Systems is the global leader in plasma processing technology for the semiconductor, microelectronics, printed circuit board (PCB), medical devices, and life sciences industries. March has operations and support centers worldwide, including California, Florida, Europe, Singapore, China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. With over 20 years of continuous innovation, March designs and manufactures a complete line of award-winning and patented plasma processing systems. An expert staff of scientists and engineers is available to assist in the design of plasma processes that improve both product reliability and increase production yields.
March Plasma Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordson Corporation, (Nasdaq: NDSN) the world's leading producer of precision dispensing equipment.
About Labtech Microwave
Established in 1984, Labtech Microwave provides a total microwave solution with capabilities in design, manufacture, assembly and testing. Highly engineered microwave components and build-to-print microwave manufacturing services are offered to the defense, telecommunications and satellite communications sectors. Labtech Microwave is part of Intelek plc (AIM: ITK).
For further information contact:
March Plasma Systems – World Headquarters
2470-A Bates Avenue
Concord, California 94520 U.S.A.
TEL: 925-827-1240
Labtech Microwave
Mr. Robert Lowther - Sales and Marketing Director
TEL: +44 1544 260 903
E-mail: b.lowther@labtech.ltd.uk
Web: www.labtechmicrowave.com
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