SHENZHEN, CHINA – The HKPCA Show, the 2008 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair, opened to moderate traffic, easing some exhibitors concerns that the economic crisis would put a serious damper on attendance. Presented by the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association and IPC – Association for Connecting Electronics Industries, the theme this year is “Thrive on Evolution.” The show, in its 7^th year, primarily features material and equipment suppliers dedicated to the PCB fabrication industry, as well as some of the top PCB fabricators in South China. 

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CONCORD, CA and SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – R&D Circuits has invested in a PCB-800 plasma system, produced by March Plasma Systems of Concord, for its production facility in South Plainfield. R&D feels the purchase will improve its on-site manufacturing capabilities for advanced printed wiring boards (PWBs).

“We selected the PCB-800 because it meets our demanding PWB production requirements. It can process advanced PWB materials, as well as very high aspect ratio through holes and blind vias,” explained Dan Turpuseema, director of engineering.