ELPRINT INVESTS IN DES SYSTEM
Fri May 19 2006
ELPRINT INVESTS 0.4 MEUR IN DES SYSTEM
New DES system opens up for fine line technology
Elprint AS has invested around 0.4 million euro in a Developing-Etching-Stripping (DES) system from Höllmüller Maschinenbau GmbH.
This new DES system will work in tandem with the recently installed ComPlate system, also from Höllmüller, in securing fine line patterns and high-tech quality in the whole plating process. The system will allow Elprint to transport boards from 4mm thickness down to 50my. The DES system will become operational during summer 2006.
The Höllmüller DES system is developed for the finest circuit board patterns and the thinnest innerlayers, thus giving corresponding high precision, reliability and reproducibility. The etching module is characterised by a whole series of innovations, bringing precise results in combination with a very flexible process.
What we are seeing is that technology is driven by consumer electronics - mobile phones for example. As a consequence everything related to the PCB is getting smaller, more compact and flexible. Complementary to the ComPlate system, the new DES system will allow us to extract maximum effect during the DES process. And, due to the flexible conditions under which we work, it is essential for us to work with a flexible supplier. Höllmüller is just that, exceding our expectations. We are now just looking to seeing the DES in place and operational says Helge Nilsen, CEO Elprint AS.
About Elprint AS
Elprint has been one of the leading Scandinavian manufacturers of printed circuit boards [PCB] and associated products for more than 30 years. Elprint has its core business in quick delivery of prototype through its own ERP and procurement platform Macaos. The Elprint production plant is located in Bergen, Norway. Elprint has its own sales offices in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Elprint is owned by founder Helge Nilsen and external investors.
About Höllmüller Maschinenbau GmbH
With over 80 years of market experience, Höllmüller is a leading manufacturer of horizontal wet-chemical processing machines for the PCB industry. Höllmüller has its core business in high-tech circuit board equipment with a market reach in Europe, Americas and Asia. Höllmüller is located in Germany with over 26 global sales representatives.
For more information, please contact:
Anders Ljunggren VP Sales and Marketing
Elprint AS
Phone: +47 55 92 55 00
Mobile: +47 41041 626
Email: anders@elprint.no
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