
World premiere. Even More Precise, Even More Efficient – productronica 2015
Swiss manufacturer Posalux presents new models and an expanded series as world premiere at productronica 2015 Swiss Posalux has an outstanding reputation among production machines that stand for the highest precision in PCB production on the market. An unprecedented machine was put on the market in 2012 with the ULTRASPEED …

Strategy. KSL Kuttler – Investor values the development strength of the Dauchingen technology company
KSL Kuttler Automation Systems GmbH, manufacturer of automation systems for the PCB industry, had a large partner in the last years in SunTech, who supported business from afar. After SunTech left the company for business-political reasons, the management team of KSL Kuttler was able to take a new strong investor …

3-dimensional soldering process for a MID (molded interconnect device) application
After having described the influence of aperture variations and vacuum on the number of voids and void content in BTCs (bottom terminated components) in part 1 and part 2, a further advantage of the targeted use of vacuum is shown in part 3. As a result of the uniform distribution …

What are the benefits of soldering with vacuum profiles?
Now that the issue of soldering with vacuum profiles has been introduced in part 1, we’ll take a closer look at the process and discuss the obtained soldering results in part 2. Figure 1 shows the overall layout of the test board, although only the components with ground connection will …

Globally Networked – Controlled as if by Magic? – Industry 4.0
More and More Public Focus on Industry 4.0 Initiatives During the age of computer-controlled production sequences, abbreviations like CAM, CAD and CNC are a common part of manufacturing reality. When the term Industry 4.0 made its first public appearance at the 2011 Hanover Trade Fair, the associated content was new …

Press Release – The benefits of soldering with vacuum profiles
What are the benefits of soldering with vacuum profiles? Requirements for void-free solder joints are continuously increasing in the field of electronics manufacturing, i.e. the reduction or elimination of cavities in the connection technology used between component connectors and connector pads. New challenges evolve on a daily basis due to …

Innovation. PILL GmbH Blackhole Process in Printed Circuit Board Production
Actions speak louder than words. So goes the proverb and so go the advances at Becker and Müller. In order to better meet increasing market demands, the printed circuit board manufacturer, based in Steinach im Kinzigtal near Offenburg, have invested in a new PILL unit for the Blackhole HT direct …

Conformal Coating – Line Concept from Rehm Thermal Systems
Despite the growing challenges it is facing, Conformal Coating is becoming more and more important. As printed circuit boards become smaller and smaller, the challenges faced when coating them grow. It is increasingly important that products are protected from damage from moisture, dust and other dirt, as this can lead …

USA: Pho-tronics works with swiss machines
Pho-Tronics, Wisconsin, has purchased a Posalux Ultra Speed PCB drilling machine to expand capabilities and to further improve productivity. “We needed a new system with an extensive tool diameter range and high end technology options. With the Ultra Speed investment we extend our portfolio with our existing Aero Space and …

Posalux Switzerland – Strategy and new markets
Even more precise PCB production possible; Posalux develops the drilling and milling process further to develop new markets. The complex process of PCB production is subject to continuous change and further development. The circuit structures are continually refined, the PCBs as such are getting extremely thin at times, depending on …