Atg Luther Maelzer, a leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the PCB industry, recently celebrated with a grand opening of their new office and manufacturing facility in Wertheim, Germany.
“We are excited about our new facility and its successful grand opening,” says Dr. Jochen Kleinertz, President of atg Luther Maelzer.
This new location, with three-stories of office space and a large open production hall with meeting spaces, labs and other workspaces will surely provide a dynamic, people-centric work environment for all team members of the atg business line.
Kleinertz continued, “The modern design, spacious areas, and high-quality technical equipment offer great opportunity for creative work and improved infrastructure. This move marks an important step in our development, and we look forward to upcoming projects and challenges in this new environment!”
GERMANY – Ventec International Group, the PCB materials innovator, manufacturer, supplier and one-stop shop for copper clad laminates, prepregs, as well as process consumables and PCB manufacturing equipment has established volume inventory of halogen-free FR4.1 and FR15.1 PCB materials at its European hub in Germany.
“Trading conditions worldwide are challenging the supply chains of high-tech manufacturing businesses, resulting in significant changes to EMEA supply chains for halogen-free laminates and prepregs” commented Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec. “Our strategic stock investment in these FR4.1 and FR15.1materials strengthens Ventec’s commitment to Europe’s PCB makers and upholds the industry’s commitment to sustainability. While others take a step back from EMEA, Ventec takes a step forward.”
OEMs often look to halogen-free by design, at the substrate level, for compliance with regulations such as RoHS and REACH. Many others make the choice voluntarily to enhance their products’ environmental credentials. A fast and reliable, long-term supply of halogen free laminate and pre-preg materials for PCB production protects the entire value chain, saving costs and delays to source alternative materials. Ventec’s enhanced local stockholding, at the company’s main European base in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, enhances resilience and turn around with direct shipping to customers throughout the region.
In addition to supporting sustainability, halogen-free FR15.1 materials can deliver superior performance such as thermal stability and reliability compared to FR4 / FR4.1 -based substrates. While FR4 formulas such as Ventec’s VT-481 / VT-47 target general-purpose and cost-sensitive applications, halogen-free FR15.1 VT-441V / VT447V with MOT / RTI ratings over150°C are often chosen for enhanced thermal performance across a wide range of applications including automotive, industrial and increasing commercial aerospace applications.
Ventec’s FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials, VT-441 / VT-441V and VT-447/ VT-447V, provide outstanding thermal reliability, with low Z-axis coefficient or thermal expansion (CTE) and glass transition temperature (Tg) covering the mid-to-high range from 150°C to 190°C. These phenolic-cured materials are resistant to conductive anodic filament (CAF)formation, with electrical and mechanical parameters equivalent to or better than Ventec’s market leading VT-481 and VT-47 FR4 systems.
NORTH AMERICA – We are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at enhancing the fulfillment, value-added conversion, and distribution of PCB base materials across the North American market. This collaboration is set to significantly improve supply chain efficiency, and delivery performance for our North American customers.
The synergies created by our partnership will benefit all our North American customers through our enhanced Just-In-Time (JIT) and logistics model, supported by our five (5) rapid-response warehouses.
Starting June 9th 2025, we will offer expedited delivery of Ventec’s range of Polyimide, FR4, FR4.1 & FR15.1 materials through our Santa Ana warehouse. Over the next few months, we will ramp up operations and extend expedited delivery services to additional locations, ensuring broader and faster access to our high-quality materials.
BOSTON, MA – XTPL S.A., a global leader in high-precision additive manufacturing technology, is pleased to announce the sale and successful installation of its Delta Printing System (DPS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The system will support advanced research at the university’s Raytheon UMass Lowell Research Institute (RURI) and the Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC).
The XTPL DPS, renowned for its submicron precision and versatility, will play a critical role in developing next-generation printed electronics, sensors, and functional materials. The collaboration strengthens XTPL’s presence in the U.S. research ecosystem and highlights the growing demand for innovative fabrication tools.
“Thanks to the great efforts by our North American team at XTPL Inc. in Boston, we are proud to see the Delta Printing System enabling groundbreaking work at one of the leading research universities in the United States,” said Filip Granek, CEO of XTPL. “This deployment reinforces the value of our technology platform for pushing the boundaries of innovation in fields such as microelectronics, biotechnology, and advanced materials.”
RURI/PERC on the UMass Lowell campus serves as a hub for collaborative research between academia, industry, and government, and the addition of XTPL’s system will further enhance their capabilities in precision printing and functional prototyping.
About the University of Massachusetts Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Research 1 public university committed to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. We strive to prepare students to succeed in college and to become lifelong learners and informed citizens in a global environment. UMass Lowell offers affordable, experience-based undergraduate and graduate academic programs taught by internationally recognized faculty who conduct research to expand the horizons of knowledge and sustainable practices. The programs span and interconnect the disciplines of business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, humanities, sciences and social sciences. The university continues to build on its founding tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships with industry and the community to address challenges facing the region and the world.
About the XTPL S.A.
XTPL is a leading provider of dispensing technology for microelectronics. The company offers a groundbreaking Delta Printing System prototyping solution, which utilises patented Ultra Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology to print conductive or insulating structures such as microbumps, microvias, and interconnects with microLEDs on a wide range of materials, including flexible and heterogeneous surfaces. UPD is used both in the Delta Printing System—an independent machine for prototyping and low-batch production—and in production lines for the additive manufacturing of electronics.
The XTPL solution is an additive process that offers scalability, cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and speed. It also provides unprecedented precision in the 0.50–10 micrometer range, all without the use of an electric field. UPD technology can be applied in additive manufacturing industries such as OLED and MicroLED displays, semiconductors, advanced PCBs, and healthtech.
MORTSEL, BELGIUM – Agfa, a leading supplier of conductive materials for the printed electronics sector, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Technica USA as the distributor for its Orgacon range of printed electronics products across the United States.
The agreement, effective immediately, marks a significant step in Agfa’s mission to expand its reach and deliver innovative conductive materials to the American
Orgacon is Agfa’s advanced portfolio of conductive inks and coatings that includes coating formulations and EL-P screen inks engineered to meet the highest industry standards for optical, anti-static and printed electronic applications.
Technica, founded in 1985 and headquartered in San Jose, California, brings over 40 years of expertise and a trusted reputation in the North American PCB, SMT assembly, and microelectronics markets. Known for its solutions-driven approach and commitment to innovation, Technica’s entry into the printed electronics sector through this partnership will provide Agfa with expanded customer outlets and enhanced local support.
Technica will be present at Agfa’s booth F7 at TechBlick from 11-12 June in Boston, USA.
Jason Perry, President of Technica USA, said: “This partnership marks Technica’s first entry into the Printed Electronics Market. Our mission of expanding into new and innovative product ranges made Agfa a natural partner. We are excited to bring Agfa’s Orgacon products to our customers, supporting innovation in emerging applications.”
Scott Ansbaugh, Sales Manager – PCB and Orgacon at Agfa, added: “Technica stood out as the ideal partner for distributing our Orgacon conductive inks range in the USA owing to their long-standing relationships and high degree of technical expertise. These assets will be invaluable as we deliver Orgacon’s advanced materials to a wider audience of printed electronics and advanced coating customers. We are excited about driving the next wave of innovation and growth for Orgacon inks in the USA.”
WERTHEIM, GERMANY – atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH, part of Mycronic Group, has moved to their newly completed facility in Wertheim, Germany. The new facility has proved to be very successful in terms of improved capacity, efficiency, and work environment.
The new Wertheim building provides space to double production capacity and reduce the environmental footprint. In addition to the production department, the new location would also provide a dynamic, people-centric work environment for all Wertheim-based team members.
From the start of planning to the completion of construction, this entire project took just over 18 months. The management of this project was done in a very professional way from beginning to end, leading to good control of time plans and costs. In parallel to running this project, they were able to increase the production capacity from the old facility in order to meet the increased customer demands.
The new Wertheim site includes a three-story office building that offers a mix of open spaces and smaller rooms for quiet work, wide areas for interaction, including a canteen and a gravity point. The production hall features a large open space shop floor, and thanks to a mezzanine level, it also includes semi-integrated meeting spaces, labs, and workspaces for machine pre-assembly.
“The modern design, spacious areas, and high-quality technical equipment offer more space for creative work and improved infrastructure. This move marks an important step in our development, and we look forward to upcoming projects and challenges in this new environment!” said Matthias Karlin, Director, Global Services, Global Technologies, PCB Test.
“I like the new modern building with a much quieter working atmosphere. The new office is bigger, brighter, and more friendly. The larger production hall is the base for our planned growth. It's fun to work here. I’m looking confidently into the future,” said Eric Bohnenkämper, Purchasing, Buyer, Global Technologies, PCB Test.
“We all have eagerly been awaiting the move to the new building, and finally, it started mid-January. We are especially happy about our modern office equipment with ergonomic furniture and a lot of pleasant gadgets like fully-automatic coffee machines and table tennis. From my point of view, the new building is a milestone in our company's history and enables us to make the next steps in our development,” said Kerstin Frink, HR Manager, Global Technologies, PCB Test.
“After months of intensive preparation, all employees are delighted to have finally arrived in the new building. The new building offers modern workplaces, a large production hall, as well as new and bright social rooms and many other benefits. We are looking forward to the future!” said Johanna Tretschock. Executive Assistant, Global Technologies, PCB Test.
