http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/index.htm Press releases of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG en LPKF Laser & Electronics AG info@lpkf.com http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/441.htm Specialty mechanical engineering company LPKF has made an excellent start to the 2013 financial year. The Group, which today published its first quarterly financial report for 2013, posted revenue of EUR 33 million, a more than 60 percent increase on the same quarter last year. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/440.htm Laser direct structuring (LDS) has established itself as the most flexible process for producing three-dimensional strip conductors on plastic. The boundaries are now being pushed further by an experimental coating powder with an LDS additive: now metal surfaces can also be upgraded to three-dimensional molded interconnect devices. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:45:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/434.htm Exciting news from LPKF’s process engineers: StencilLasers can now produce high-precision steps in solder paste stencils, given suitable process control. The process will be presented at SMT 2013 in Nuremberg by the Garbsen, Germany-based specialists in laser-based micromachining and is described in detail on the company’s website. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:30:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/433.htm Mechanical engineering specialist LPKF today announced yet another record revenue of EUR 115 million for financial year 2012, thus surpassing the previous year’s figure by 26%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in at EUR 20 million, a year-on-year increase of 34%. The EBIT margin was 18%. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/431.htm On March 8th, 2013, the shareholders' meeting of the Slovenian affiliated company of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG recalled Mr. Tomaz Zepic with immediate legal effect from his position as a Managing Director. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:25:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/430.htm The SMT in Nuremberg has traditionally been an important trade show for LPKF. This year, too, LPKF will present a wide range of systems and processes related to PCB prototyping, UV laser cutting, and 3D LDS circuitry. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/423.htm As the number of installed laser systems increases, so does the need for local servicing. LPKF has therefore opened a new repair and maintenance center for laser sources in Shanghai that will benefit customers in all of Asia. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/426.htm LPKF and its Korean customer PARTRON CO. LTD have agreed to settle a dispute about the infringement of LPKF’s LDS patent. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/416.htm Mr. Bernd Strauss will take over the management of LPKF Laser & Electronics K.K. in Yokohama. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/410.htm The Laser Welding Division is gaining momentum. After expanding production facilities, the mechanical engineering company in Erlangen is now enlarging its distribution capacities. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:51:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/409.htm In early December Dr. Christian Bieniek became the fourth member of the LPKF Board of Managing Directors. With immediate effect, Mr Bieniek in his capacity as COO will head the management, control and organization of operational processes, as well as operational performance of the specialist mechanical engineering company. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:36:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/408.htm LPKF as a specialist for laser micromaterial processing shows in hall B1, booth 319 innovations in 3D prototyping, a new UV-cutting system and a method for making step-down stencils. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:33:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/407.htm Mechanical engineering specialist LPKF Laser & Electronics AG continues its positive performance despite the clouds gathering on the economic horizon. The unabated demand from international customers for laser systems for use in electronic component manufacturing enabled the company to boost revenue by 36 percent year on year to EUR 82.5 million in the first nine months of the current financial year. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/400.htm Rapid prototyping is an essential component in the development and rollout of complex products. Therefore the Institute of Technical Education (ITE, Singapore), HAKKO as a specialist for soldering technology and the Rapid PCB Prototyping division of LPKF Laser & Electronics signed an agreement to collaborate in training developers of printed circuit boards. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:14:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/388.htm Laser direct structuring of three-dimensional interconnect devices is an example of an important innovation that has developed from a niche technology to a technology driver. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/387.htm The Supervisory Board of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has appointed Dr.-Ing. Christian Bieniek (45) as the fourth member of the Management Board starting from 1 December 2012. In addition to the present members of the Management Board, Dr. Ingo Bretthauer (CEO), Bernd Lange (CTO) and Kai Bentz (CFO), Bieniek as the new COO will be responsible for the management, control and organization of the operating processes and the operating activities of the special mechanical engineering company. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/383.htm Deutsche Börse, the manager of the German stock exchange, has admitted LPKF Laser & Electronics AG to the TecDAX, the index comprising the 30 leading German technology stocks. LPKF, a special mechanical engineering company, is the world market leader for laser systems used, amongst other things, in the development and production of electronic devices. The company has been listed on the stock exchange since 1998. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:21:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/382.htm More than 60 participants from 15 countries return home from Erlangen with well filled notebooks. At the end of July, the Laser Welding Division of LPKF Laser & Electronics held a three-day Sales Meeting attended by engineers and distribution staff from branches and distributors, to get them up to speed on the latest technologies used in laser plastic welding. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:55:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/88.htm In the second quarter of 2012, the mechanical engineering and laser specialist LPKF Laser & Electronics AG remained unimpressed by the muted economical outlook in its market sector. The unabated demand for laser systems for use in electronic component manufacturing enabled the company to boost revenue by 34% to EUR 50.3 million in the first half of 2012. Earnings increased even more by 42% to EUR 7.4 million. The EBIT margin rose to 15% from 14% in the prior-year period. Accounting for revenue of EUR 29.8 million and an EBIT margin of 18%, the second quarter made a significant contribution to the solid net profit recorded for the first half-year. With incoming orders of EUR 60.0 million and orders on hand of EUR 34.9 million, the company now looks to the second half of the year with great confidence. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/381.htm LPKF rates the Fakuma show taking place in Friedrichshafen/Germany from 16 to 20 October as one of the most important trade fairs for laser plastic welding. The specialists from Erlangen will be showcasing four systems in Hall A4, Booth 4122, highlighting the broad product range using this technology. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:16:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/380.htm The special mechanical engineering company LPKF reports a significant upswing in the demand for laser systems for cutting printed circuit boards. Incoming orders for this product line have already reached a level above EUR 10 million after only five months – sales of these products in the whole of the 2011 financial year were only around EUR 6 million. The clients include big-name international electronics groups. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:34:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/379.htm With its Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology, Garbsen-based LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, has developed a method for the manufacture of plastic three-dimensional circuit carriers. Within just a few years, the patented LDS method revolutionised the manufacture of Smartphone antennas. The speciality mechanical engineering company has now succeeded in accomplishing a breakthrough into the production of larger components, such as for example antennas for laptops and Tablet PCs. Over the last few days, the Company has received order for a total of just on EUR 5 million for the Fusion3D 1500 model. This latest LDS system generation was especially developed with the manufacture of larger components in mind. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:13:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/377.htm Complex technology in a small amount of space: LPKF Laser Welding at LASYS 2012 presents the first preview of the newly developed LPKF LQ-Smart: as a table system or for integration in production lines. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/44.htm Garbsen-based specialty mechanical engineering company LPKF Laser & Electronics AG today announced that its shareholders clearly voted in favor of the direction taken by the Company’s management and approved all items on the agenda at the Annual General Meeting on 31 May 2012. LPKF AG allows its shareholders to participate in the Company’s profits with a dividend of EUR 0.40 per share and intends to continue paying them between 30 percent and 50 percent of the profit per share in future years. Thu, 31 May 2012 12:35:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/372.htm Miniaturization and ever shorter product cycles cause many traditional production methods to be replaced by flexible laser technologies. LPKF, the specialty mechanical engineering company, is benefiting from this trend as the laser specialist’s revenue, EBIT and order levels are up year on year. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:32:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/371.htm The SMT in Nuremberg has traditionally been an important trade show for LPKF. This year laser systems will be shown on three stands, and a world premiere will demonstrate LPKF’s innovative power as the specialist in micro material processing with lasers. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:07:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/362.htm LPKF, the specialty mechanical engineering company, today announced that it managed to surpass its revenue forecast for the 2011 financial year thanks to a surprisingly strong fourth quarter. Exceeding the company’s guidance of EUR 83 to 86 million, consolidated revenue increased by 12% year on year to EUR 91.1 million. The EBIT margin (earnings before interest and taxes) was 17%, which is at the top of the forecast range of 15% to 17%. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:39:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/361.htm More space, more tasks, more employees. With the expansion of the Shenzhen branch office, LPKF Laser & Electronics AG is intensifying its engagement in China to meet the sharply increasing demand there for innovative laser technology. An outstanding service team and sales employees oversee systems in the Rapid PCB Prototyping and Cutting & Structuring Laser areas in the new premises. Here now is enough space for demo systems and an increasing number of employees. The new location is situated in a modern office park with easy access to the airport and the factory districts. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:06:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/1086/350.htm In this case, the name of the lecture was a clear statement of intent: 32 students from the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Regensburg University could do hands-on work in the “Design Application” lecture, and see if their designs could satisfy the high demands of the real engineering world. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:39:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/337.htm A bit of practical work is an essential part of studying an engineering subject. This practical experience is being acquired by around 40 mechanical engineering students at Regensburg University thanks to a cooperation agreement with the Laser Welding Division of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:43:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/334.htm With the continuous development of laser direct structuring, it is becoming ever more important to make the process easier and more economic. With ProtoPlate LDS, LPKF closes the technological gap in prototyping for three-dimensional interconnect devices. With the continuous development of laser direct structuring, it is becoming ever more important to make the process easier and more economic. With ProtoPlate LDS, LPKF closes the technological gap in prototyping for three-dimensional interconnect devices. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:47:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/331.htm Several hundred million three-dimensional smart phone antennas have been manufactured using LDS technology. LPKF intends to expand this range with a new laser structuring system designed for antennas up to 40 centimeters in length, ideal for tablets and laptop computers. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:06:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/330.htm LPKF ProtoLaser S and ProtoLaser U have established a solid foundation in the development laboratory. The ProtoLaser S specializes in structuring laminated substrates while ProtoLaser U is able to process and cut a variety of material. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:36:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/327.htm After intensive preliminary talks, LPKF and Smyzcek signed the purchasing contract for the laser system on the first day of the productronica trade fair in Munich. Delivery and installation are scheduled for the beginning of 2012. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:45:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/323.htm -Nine-month revenue at the previous year’s high level -EBIT margin for the first nine months climbs to 15% -Company looks to the fourth quarter and 2012 with confidence thanks to record order levels Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/325.htm It’s going to be a busy autumn for shows: The Laser Welding Division of LPKF Laser & Electronics is on show at two mega international trade fairs in Germany: LPKF has stands at Motek in Stuttgart from 10 to 13 October in Hall 1, Stand 1132; and at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from 18 to 22 October in Hall A4, Stand 4122. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:02:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/308.htm -Revenue in first half above previous year’s level -Earnings affected by capacity expansion as expected -Incoming orders above EUR 51 million The special machine manufacturer LPKF boosted revenue in the first half of 2011 by 3 % to EUR 37.7 million to slightly exceed last year’s record level. Revenues in the second quarter grew by 23 % to EUR 23.4 million year on year. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/306.htm An outstanding example of close co-operation between science and busi-ness: the Laser Welding Division of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (LPKF) celebrates its 10th anniversary in July. In 2001, LPKF and former staff of the Bavarian laser centre established LaserQuipment AG, which subsequently merged in 2005 with LPKF to form a separate business division. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/305.htm He says of himself that he lives for electronics: Andreas Schneider (45), has been working for 17 years in sales of production systems for the electronics industry. At LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, he will strengthen the sales team of cutting and laser structuring for the area Europe. He focuses on StencilLaser and systems for the laser depaneling. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:45:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/304.htm LPKF Laser & Electronics AG today closed contracts of sale on the acquisition of external stakes in two subsidiaries. Completion of the contracts of sale will give LPKF AG a 100% shareholding in LPKF Motion & Control GmbH in Suhl and a 100% shareholding in LPKF Distribution Inc. in Portland (USA). Early in 2011, the company already acquired the external shares in its Chinese subsidiary. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:50:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/285.htm The LPKF Group enjoyed record levels of incoming orders and orders in hand in the first three months of the current financial year. Even though as expected, the revenue did not quite reach as high as the strong values posted the previous year, the company is very optimistic about the future, and confirms the guidance for the whole year communicated at the end of March. Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/283.htm At the Hannover Fair a pre-production model of the new LDS laser structurer generated a great deal of interest. LPKF will present the complete solution for prototypes and small series production, using the LDS process, for the very first time at SMT in Hall 6, Booth 320. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/282.htm Last year at the Hanover Fair LPKF showcased a laser structuring system for high-volume production. This year the company is pleased to present a process for close-to-production prototyping for 3D-circuitry carriers. At the Hannover Fair 2011 LPKF will introduce a process for prototypes and small series for the LDS-method. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:32:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/281.htm With a boost in earnings of 149%, LPKF produces its best performance to date in the 2010 financial year. The shareholders of the Garbsen-based laser specialist also have a lot to look forward to with a planned year-on-year doubling of the dividend to 40 Euro cents this year. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/280.htm The LPKF AG headquarters is bursting at the seams. The laser technology of the Garbsen machine builder is in such high demand worldwide that the company hired more than 100 new employees during the past two years. LPKF is now significantly expanding its space, adding a building and combining the Garbsen development departments there. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/278.htm Demand is backed up by actual sales recorded by the brand new LPKF subsidiary in Yokohama. Managing Director Dipl. Ing. Torsten Nagel announces the first big business transaction right at the Internepcon trade fair in Japan. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/270.htm The new clean room in Erlangen, Germany started operations at the end of 2010. LPKF LaserWelding uses it for welding-process evaluations, especially for particularly sensitive plastic products. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:16:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/269.htm Laser welding of plastic is gaining strongly in importance. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG showcases products from the recently inau-gurated clean room: the presentations at MEDTEC Europe are in Hall 8 on Stand 8263. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:19:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/268.htm LPKF Laser & Electronics is the world market leader in In-house Rapid PCB Prototyping. Key components are the ProtoMat line circuit board plotters. Now LPKF offers a new generation for the S-Series, featuring additional functions, a higher level of automation and upgrade options. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:37:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/909/266.htm LPKF Laser & Electronics AG expects outstanding business figures for 2010. Turnover will probably be up 56% to around € 79 million, with an EBIT margin of 19%. The success of the Garbsen-based laser specialist is largely attributable to its booming export business. And the biggest market is China where most of the laser systems are used for electronics production. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/264.htm In the automotive industry laser plastics welding is considered an especially reliable and economic process. Now the renowned Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. (SPE) Automotive Award confirms the capabilities of LPKF systems. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:34:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/261.htm LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has boosted turnover in the first nine months of the ongoing financial year to EUR 61 million. This corresponds to a rise of 76 % compared to the same period the previous year. At 15 million and an EBIT margin of 24 %, earnings before interest and tax after nine months were well above forecast. The company turned over EUR 24 million in the third quarter alone, generating an EBIT of al-most EUR 7 million. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:56:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/258.htm LPKF Laser & Electronic AG is a specialist in micromachining mate-rials with lasers and offers a wide range of products. This is proven at the Electronica 2010 with two new laser systems. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:16:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/246.htm A series system for large welding parts, and an integration head with slim dimensions: LPKF Laser & Electronics AG showcases state-of-the-art technology for laser plastic welding. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:19:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/236.htm Good news for the LDS technology: the engineers and technicians have further optimized the top model for laser direct structuring, the LPKF Fusion3D. With a few targeted steps the LPKF was able to again noticeably reduce structuring times for three-dimensional circuit boards: head of the business division, Nils Heininger, alludes to a performance increase of 10 to 20 percent depending on the component layout. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/237.htm July 2010, Erlangen, Germany – Although laser plastic welding generally produces fewer errors, absolute reliability requires dependable verification. LPKF LaserWelding division now adds reflection diagnosis to its existing range of quality assurance methods. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:39:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/234.htm Garbsen, 21 June 2010 - Another laser system by LPKF is taking the stage. With the MicroLine 1000 S LPKF presents a very compact and cost-effective system for UV-laser cutting of assembled PCBs. According to Dr. Ingo Bretthauer, Chairman of the LPKF Board of Directors, this system reflects the spirit of the time: “The MicroLine 1000 S combines a low entry level price with the highest cutting quality and superior process capabilities. At the same time it is especially flexible and therefore suited for high manufacturing variance. We are using a laser source which was optimized just for this application”. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:03:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/233.htm Two trade shows at once – each showing a new systems. This always makes a visit to the LPKF booth worth while, whether it’s at the Lasys or the SMT. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:50:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/235.htm Erlangen (Germany) May, 6 2010 – At this year’s LASYS, the trade fair for system solutions for laser material processing, LPKF will be showcasing the new LQ-Vario RT, a flexible and compact laser welding system specially designed for the economical processing of small and medium-sized batches. A rotary table speeds up mechanical loading and makes the machine much more productive. Wed, 05 May 2010 15:18:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/194.htm Hannover, 21 April 2010: “The prize money of Euro 100,000 is naturally of great value, but the response to the Hermes Award in terms of visitor numbers and media interest is almost priceless.” LPKF CEO Ingo Bretthauer is extremely satisfied with the first days at the show after receiving what must be one of the top innovation prizes from the hands of the German Minister for Education and Research, Anette Schavan. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:38:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/193.htm Laser beams turn simple plastic parts into sophisticated electronics components: this idea earned LPKF Laser & Electronics AG the prestigious Hermes Award. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:38:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/207.htm “The market success of our new laser structurer LPKF Fusion3D already indicates its innovation potential. The nomination for the Hermes Award shows a top-class panel of judges shares this assessment.” Dr. Ingo Bretthauer, CEO of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG is excited about this appreciation of the development efforts, which led to a market break-through in 2009 after ten years of development. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/218.htm Garbsen, 30 March 2010 - Positive performance in almost all segments: the shareholders of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG have reasons to be cheerful after the presentation of the 2009 consolidated financial statements. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/216.htm LPKF Laser & Electronics AG will double the production capacities for cutting and structuring lasers in Garbsen/Germany by the end of the first quarter, and boost capacities further in the second quarter. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:08:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/192.htm Printed circuit board prototyping is the main focus of the trade fair presentation: LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (LPKF) in Hall 12, Stand 518, showcases the brand new E-Line for finishing printed circuit boards; the highly successful circuit board plotters in the ProtoMat series; and the LPKF ProtoLaser S flagship system. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/191.htm At the Productronica Fair in Munich, Germany, LPKF presents an innovative laser system for micro-machining three-dimensional circuit carriers, which significantly reduces the processing times and costs per unit. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/200.htm LPKF introduces new UV laser system MicroLine 1000 E for the stress-free separation of thin or flexible assembled and unassembled panels. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/228.htm Quality at a favorable entry level price: The new SMT E-Line includes three components for efficient prototyping and serial production of small batches. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/674/183.htm Competence and modularity: With the further advancement of its flagship system the LPKF LQ-Vario, LPKF establishes the benchmarks for handling, efficiency and flexibility in laser plastic welding. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:46:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/190.htm The LPKF Laser & Electronics AG of Garbsen/Germany operates several divisions covering a broad spectrum of requirements in mi-cromaterial processing. The globally active laser specialist is show-casing new trends and systems at productronica. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:19:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/182.htm Garbsen, 1 October 2009 - Especially in China the demand for LPKF systems has strongly increased. Therefore, the German laser specialist LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has now extended the existing branch network with offices in Tianjin, Suzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The new offices are located in Chengdu and Beijing. They are led by experienced staff who have long worked for LPKF Tianjin. "Especially the location of Chengdu is strategically important because the city is located far west in the heartland. Together with the northern, eastern and southern locations, large areas of China can now be supplied with our products and services”, explains CEO Dr. Ingo Bretthauer. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/180.htm The answer to the crisis is innovation: LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (LPKF) simultaneously presents three important new developments at Fakuma 2009. LPKF showcases the latest trends in technology in Hall A4/Stand 4122, as well as a broad spectrum of systems and solutions for laser plastic welding. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:00:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/179.htm Garbsen/Hannover, August 3, 2009 – One of the leading manufacturers of antennae for mobile phones, Molex Incorporated from Illinois, USA, has announced the production of its 20 millionth antenna with LDS technology. The Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology has been developed and patented by LPKF and offers flexibility and geometric 3D design freedom in making antenna products. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:23:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/130.htm More functions, less space. That is the dilemma facing the electronic engineers developing consumer electronics products. Molex, a leading manufacturer of electronic components supplies three dimensionally shaped cell phone antennae made using the LDS method – a technique which easily satisfies the challenging demands of this technology. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:18:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/560/117.htm The MID division has been a major contributor to the positive performance of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG this year. Three dimensional components combine mechanical and electronic functions – and open up new opportunities for electronics design engineers to create compact and economical product layouts. A new brochure is now available which describes several currently successful 3D MID projects and innovative areas of application. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:43:00 +0200 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/474/93.htm Two years after entering the solar market, LPKF has established itself as an independent supplier of laser scribers. Kai Bentz, 36, CFO of the laser specialist company based in Garbsen, Germany, gives a positive review of the performance in this sector to date. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:33:00 +0100 http://www.lpkf.com/press/press-releases/474/90.htm Garbsen, July 2008 – The LPKF StencilCheck Software inspects SMT stencils for cleanliness to verify that each aperture is free of debris. Only an absolutely clean stencil ensures an entire and reliable paste release when printing. The inspection of the cleaning result saves time for test printings and is more reliable than a visual inspection. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:33:00 +0100