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BILLERICA, MA – Orbotech, Inc. has announced that R&D Circuits Inc. has installed a Paragon 8000 laser direct imaging system in its PCB manufacturing operation in South Plainfield, NJ.

“Since installation, the system has already met our expectations for superior registration accuracy on even our most complex jobs.” said Jim Russell, president of R&D Circuits.

Adi Kahn, president of Orbotech stated, “We are pleased that R&D Circuits is gaining important benefits from our LDI solution, as they continue to advance their operation to meet their very high standards for customer satisfaction.”
BEAVERTON, OR – Merix Corporation has announced that Steven N. Lach has joined the company as its vice president of North American Operations.

Lach previously held the position of senior VP of North American PCB Operations for Sanmina-SCI Corporation, and prior to that served as president of Photocircuits, and also held positions at Viasystems/AT&T Microelectronics and Continental Circuits, where he led the integration of Continental Circuits into HADCO. Lach holds a degree in Business Management and Finance from the University of Nevada.

Michael D. Burger, CEO of Merix, commented, "Steve has a phenomenal reputation in our industry with our vendors and with our customer base. He brings over 25 years experience in PCBs to Merix, and his considerable talent will provide great strength to our operations team."

"The PCB industry is always challenging," said Steve Lach. "Helping Merix meet the challenges and achieve its potential is a great opportunity that I couldn't pass up."
PRESTEIGNE, UK – Labtech Microwave has purchased a March PCB-1600 plasma treatment system and a Hurco VMX24 machining center at its Presteigne microwave PCB production facility.

The company states that the PCB-1600 will provide increased capability for producing Teflon and ceramic substrate PCBs with uniform blind vias, higher aspect ratio holes, and a faster removal of residual resin on the PCB surface after laser cutting. The machine’s capability to process solvent sensitive microwave PCB materials such as RO3000 and RO6000 will also help contribute to the company’s environmental impact targets.

The Hurco VMX24 machining center’s key features include a CAD/CAM interface, which the company claims will reduce lead times and improving processes, efficiency and manufacturing capability.

Commenting on the investment, Brian Popsys of Labtech Microwave said, “The new plasma machine is much more flexible to use, requires less power and fulfils Labtech Microwave’s goal of reducing our environmental impact. The Hurco VMX24 will enable more efficient production of metal-backed PCBs and boxes for component manufacture.”
ANAHEIM, CA - Jeff Cannis has joined Technic in the role of technical services manager. Cannis will have responsibility for technical service support of the company's western region, and will also oversee the analytical laboratory, wafer plating lab, and certain facilities management functions. Having previously held senior management positions for Amkor, Delphi Jade Technologies and TRW, Cannis brings his processing engineering, lab management and technical electroplating experience to the company. Cannis holds a BA degree in Chemistry, and has a technical background in semiconductor packaging.

"Technic has differentiated itself in the marketplace by obtaining the best people with the kind of technical background and customer service dedication that sets us apart from our competition. Jeff is a welcome addition to the Technic team and we look forward to his leadership," said John Garrigan of Technic.
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TAIWAN - PCB manufacturer Gia Tzoong, has developed an LED radiation substrate product and has obtained patents for the new technology in several countries. The company, also affiliated with LED maker Everlight Electronic, has manufacturing locations in both Taiwan and China.

The company produces LED substrates street lamps and large LCD panels used by Chi Mei Optoelectronics, AU Optronics, and Innolux Display.

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