2002

Munich, November 2002 - With the reverse pulse plating upgrade for the Contac III and MiniContac III galvanic through-plating systems, LPKF is setting a benchmark for production reliability in Rapid PCB Prototyping. Reverse pulse plating is the secret behind uniform copper coating in the drill hole walls to prevent the formation of the typical bone effect − the formation of thicker walls at the top and the bottom of the hole during metal coating.read more...

Hanover, April 2002 – LPKF Laser & Electronics AG presents at Hannover Messe 2002 its new multifunction laser, the MF 100 UV – a precision tool specifically developed for processing ceramics, plastics and metals.read more...

Hanover, April 2002 - LPKF is a reputed system provider in the field of rapid and flexible production of PCB prototypes using all current technologies. The ProtoMat X60 is the first milling/drilling/plotting machine developed by LPKF which can be straightforwardly integrated into an existing production line for series PCB production.read more...

Hanover, 26 March 2002. The global economic slump in the electronics market also had a serious impact on LPKF Laser & Electronics AG, Garbsen near Hanover, in its 25th anniversary year. Many of the expected and acquired orders in 2001 were postponed by potential customers in the light of the uncertain forecasts of future global economic development. As a result, LPKF's group turnover across all segments decreased to EUR 22.98 million ( previous year: 28). It was therefore all the more positive that despite this development, the company managed to present a positive result for the year (EBIT) of EUR 1.97 million (previous year: 6.29). This clearly sets LPKF apart from the other companies on the New Market. As Bernd Hackmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said during the presentation of the 2001 accounts at a press conference in Hanover, LPKF managed to maintain its position in the global market at the same level as before. read more...