Orbotech Ltd., a supplier of yield-enhancing and process-enabling solutions for the manufacture of electronics products, announced that FTG (Firan Technology Group) Circuits has updated and expanded the PCB production capacity in their Toronto, Ontario facility with new DI (Direct Imaging) and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) solutions.
FTG Circuits, a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards, is implementing the company’s Nuvogo 1000 DI solution and its Fusion 20 AOI solutions. They have added these solutions to their existing Orbotech PCB production systems, which includes DI systems in both Toronto and Chatsworth, California, as well as Fusion 20 AOI equipment, to upgrade their technical capabilities to meet the needs of their customers’ roadmaps, as well as the requirements of the market.
“Orbotech’s technologically-advanced solutions and customer support have always allowed us to get more out of our production line, both from a quality and a cost-efficiency perspective,” said Brad Bourne, CEO of FTG Corporation. “As a result of our consistently positive experience, they were the obvious choice when we decided to upgrade and expand our DI and AOI capacity.”
“FTG Circuits is one of North America’s leading PCB manufacturers for the aerospace and defense industries,” said Sharon Cohen, President of Orbotech West. “We are delighted that they continue to choose our DI and AOI solutions, and that our solutions continue to help them meet the uniquely rigorous quality requirements of their customers.”
The direct imaging system utilizes a high-power laser and unique MultiWave Laser Technology, which helps provide maximum flexibility on a wide range of materials and applications. Incorporating the company’s field-proven Large Scan Optics (LSO) technology with its high depth-of-focus, the system is a perfect match for patterning and solder mask applications that demand fine structures on variating topography. It is designed for fast throughput while maintaining optimal quality.
The company’s AOI solution utilizes Multi-Image Technology, which inspects each panel with multiple light sources in one scan for unparalleled detection accuracy. Designed for high-end HDI and MLB applications, this AOI re-defines PCB production efficiency, while achieving lowest cost per scan.
