15.02.2016
LPKF Laser & Electronics Aktiengesellschaft DE0006450000
DGAP-News: LPKF Sets its Sights on New Markets
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LPKF Sets its Sights on New Markets
15.02.2016 / 11:42
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LPKF Sets its Sights on New Markets
Garbsen, February 15, 2016 - The trend toward miniaturization in the
electronics industry is in full swing; electronic components are becoming
increasingly complex and require an unprecedented level of precision in
machining. In view of this, laser specialist LPKF has set its sights on two
new markets.
Laser Systems for Research
LPKF is a world leader when it comes to providing mechanical and
laser-based systems for the production of printed circuit board prototypes
for development. Lars Fuehrmann, strategic product manager for this area
explains, "We are receiving increasingly frequent requests from research
departments for the processing of particularly sophisticated materials. Our
clients need flexible processes that operate with great precision and
guarantee reliable process control." LPKF sees growth potential in the new
"scientific prototyping" market and groups all laser systems outside of
traditional printed circuit board processing therein. Laser systems for
research departments have already been introduced into the market and are
capable, for example, of creating microfluidics for medical devices, cut
resistant ceramics, or generate invisible structures on transparent
substrates. "In the long term, we can assume that technologies that are
currently being used in research will be the norm in mass production within
a few years," says Head of Division Britta Schulz, "Therefore, it is best
to get our foot in the door early on."
Laser Systems for the Chip Industry
An entirely new market into which LPKF will be penetrating this year is the
semi-conductor market. As the first link in the electronics production
chain, chip manufacturers are setting the pace and pressing ahead with
miniaturization. It is be-coming increasingly common for electronic
components on circuit boards to be arranged one on top of the other rather
than next to one another. Multi-chip modules are placing new demands on
chip package assemblies and on the materials used.
With the Vitrion 5000, LPKF has introduced a system that can drill
ultrafine holes in very thin glass (Through Glass Via). The TGV technology
is particularly suitable for economically producing the redistribution
layers (interposer) of the multi-chip modules at a very high quality.
Consequently, chip manufacturers could switch over from silicon or organic
materials to glass. They would thus reduce material costs and improve the
performance of multi-chip modules.
Multichip modules are increasingly being integrated into mobile devices
such as smartphones and smartwatches as well as, e.g. high-end graphic
cards. The potential for LPKF is to first establish glass as an economic
alternative in the manufacture of interposers and then to equip the general
semiconductor packaging market with the patent-pending TGV technology. "We
have delivered the first Vitrion system to a customer in Asia for the
production of glass interposers," states Head of Division Nils Heininger,
"so, the first step is already done for LPKF's brand new market."
About LPKF
The LPKF Laser & Electronics Group specializes in the manufacture of laser
systems for micromachining and is a global leader in several areas. The
company, founded in 1976, has its headquarters in Garbsen near Hanover, and
its subsidiaries and representatives are active throughout the world. LPKF
has 778 employees. The shares of the LPKF Laser & Electronics Group are
traded on the TecDAX of the Frankfurt stock market (ISIN 0006450000).
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Language: English
Company: LPKF Laser & Electronics Aktiengesellschaft
Osteriede 7
30827 Garbsen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 5131 7095-0
Fax: +49 (0) 5131 7095-95
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.lpkf.com
ISIN: DE0006450000
WKN: 645000
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich,
Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX
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