2011

The new LPKF Fusion3D 1000 provides an entry into Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) at a comparatively low investment. The laser structure can be used for LDS prototyping as well as for small and medium volume production.read more...

LPKF Laser & Electronics AG presented a full solution for MID prototypes and small volumes using the LDS method at the SMT in Nuremberg early May. There certainly was no lack of visitors to the LPKF booth.read more...

At this year’s SMT a pressure sensor and a flow sensor received the 2011 MID Industry Prize and the 2011 MID Innovation Prize. The 3-D MID e.V. research association appeared impressed by the quality of the submissions.read more...

LPKF boosts the sales force in the area of Cutting & Structuring Laser. Starting July the team will have four sales representatives. The newcomers are Edgar Roddewig, previously innovation manager with the company, and Andy Schneider, who previously spent a good amount of time working as a sales engineer in the SMT sector.read more...

The future of LDS is bright: a new plastic abruptly multiplies the design options for LDS components. At the industry’s Chinaplas expo plastics manufacturer Sabic introduced a white LDS plastic.read more...

A special cleanroom went into service at the LPKF applications center for plastics welding a few months ago. Here engineers perform highly delicate hygienic microwelds without dust. read more...

Three-dimensional molded interconnect devices (MID) have been used in cell phones for some time, but recently laptop manufacturers have also been equipping their mobile computers with antennas manufactured with the LPKF LDS method. The reason is easy to explain:read more...

The first LDS-based UHF RFID transponder (radio frequency identification) to meet the high standards of aviation has been developed and used. This should greatly contribute to making advances in RFID technology.read more...

An expanded version of the LDS design guidelines is now available as a free download. This version of the document is currently reserved exclusively to subscribers of our Newsletter.read more...

Sensor systems in vehicles are subject to high technical standards. Automobile manufacturers, sensor suppliers and research institutes can find in depth information about innovative sensor concepts at the 4th symposium “Sensors in cars” April 5th and 6th, 2011 in Munich.read more...