Investment expands PCB capabilities

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Oct 17, 2003

TT Electronics Prestwick Circuits is continuing its capital expenditure programme with the purchase of a new electroless line and automatic optical inspection (AOI) machine.

TT Electronics Prestwick Circuits is continuing its capital expenditure programme with the purchase of a new electroless line and automatic optical inspection (AOI) machine.

The fully automated, state of the art electroless copper plating line is purpose built with an excellent vibration and solution agitation system that is ideal for small-hole plating.

The new equipment complements Prestwick's recent investment in a new fully automated PAL electrolytic pulse plating line.

In addition Prestwick, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of printed circuit boards, has invested in an Orbotech Vision-3000AP, a top of the range AOI machine with exceptional inspection performance for high volume production.

In particular the high-accuracy detection provides a superior throughput for a broad range of advanced PCB applications, including microvia and assists in yield improvement.

Derek Mansfield, Managing Director, TT Electronics Prestwick Circuits says: "This is a good step forward for us as it enhances the level of technology and complexity we can offer for multilayer manufacture.

The new electroless line represents a significant investment in PCB manufacturing equipment that will greatly enhance Prestwick's capability for small hole plating".

"Both these new pieces of equipment will make a major difference to our manufacturing capabilities enabling Prestwick to undertake higher technology products for leading applications".