Pyralux® Flexible Laminates Provide Performance Advantages
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Flexible Circuits offer electronic system designers many performance advantages such as
dynamic bending, tight form factor and high density packaging
. They also save weight and cost as well as increase reliability over cables and connectors.
DuPont Pyralux® flexible laminates are used in a wide range of applications from
Automotive, Network Communications and Medical to Military and Aerospace
. Flexible circuits are used for High Density Interconnect (HDI) devices because of the thinness of the dielectric. Pyralux® flex materials are
essential for advanced applications
like the Davinci Surgical Robot and have been used extensively in space including the Mars Rovers. They perform well in cryogenic and high radiation environments.
Beyond the traditional clad and adhesive system, DuPont has developed both thermally conductive and electrically conductive films that can be used in conjunction with the Pyralux® family of materials.
Insulectro works closely with DuPont, the PCB fabricator and the OEM to
ensure the PCB design takes advantage of the best materials
for any given application. We understand your challenges by asking the critical questions and then recommend the best material fit. We can assist you with design more directly through education and even
provide access to our design partners
who can conduct design checks and other services to ensure your first revision works as needed.
Come visit us at
DuPont’s Silicon Valley Tech Center
to learn more about designing with flex materials. Whether you’re an OEM or a fabricator, we’d love to host you and your partners for a tour and an in-depth discussion of the biggest challenges you’re trying to solve. Just contact me and
I’ll help facilitate your visit to the Center.
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Let me help you get FLEX-ABLE!
Mike King
DuPont Product Manager
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FAB SHOUT OUT:
MATERIALS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Philipp Menges
President and CEO of Cirexx
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"We
worked very closely with DuPont
on the development of their HT materials and, consequently, they are the
go-to vendor
for these applications.
"We have also seen a
significant increase in the requirement for higher lamination temperatures
in exotic high-frequency materials application.
"With the vacuum-assist, the systems are
very efficient and extremely
flex-friendly
, producing
excellent lamination integrity
throughout the PWB stack up regardless of construction."
Philipp Menges & Cirexx are FLEX-ABLE!
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Introducing Pyralux® AG
a New Flexible Copper-clad Laminate from DuPont
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Pyralux® AG is an
alternative to low-cost copper clad flex materials
where the superior technical performance of Industry-leading Pyralux® AP may not be required. This globally available material offers
excellent dimensional stability
,
high copper-polyimide adhesion strength
and
better flex and bending performance
than low cost alternatives.
Key Benefits
- All Polyimide Construction
- Cost Effective
- Good Flex and Bendability
- Globally Available
- Excellent Dimensional Stability
- Fully Compatible with Conventional Flex Circuit Fabrication Processes
To learn more about DuPont’s newest copper-clad laminate today, contact me! I'm itching to get you FLEX-ABLE!
Mike King
DuPont Product Manager
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Insulectro to Roll Out Its Design & Education Program at PCB West Next Month
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Insulectro and valued supplier Isola will be exhibiting at
PCB West on Tuesday, September 10
, at the Santa Clara Convention Center -
Booth #611
. PCB West is very strategic conference and exhibition in the Silicon Valley PCB community.
At this show, Insulectro
will introduce its new Design & Education program
. It's a chance for fabricators and OEMs to get acquainted with the program that connects shops that need design with Insulectro's consortium of t
op-flight design houses -
San Diego PCB
and
Freedom CAD
.
An important part of the initiative is Education. Insulectro's program will provide:
- Material Recommendations
- Stack-up Suggestions for Flex, Rigid-Flex, HDI, RF, SI, & DFX
- Design Reviews
- Manufacturing Interface
- Design Layout Outsource
Insulectro's three design experts -
Michael Creeden CID+ MIT, Megan Teta CID+, and Chris Hunrath CID+
- will available to discuss the program.
I'd be tickled to talk to you at the Show!
Megan Teta
Product Manager, Design & Education & FAE
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San Diego PCB - Booth #312
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Insulectro's Technical Director of Design & Education Speaks Out on Podcast
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Insulectro's Mike Creeden was recently
interviewed by Mike Buetow, of
Printed Circuits Design & Fab
magazine
. To listen, click the button below. The podcast was
sponsored by PCB West
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Introducing a New Flex Technology
Printable High Temperature Coverlays!
Have you ever had applications for high temperature coverlays but did not have the proper equipment or access to a high temperature press? With advances in ink technology, there is now a way you can
print a coverlay and dry it in an oven in far less time and less energy
that it takes to heat up multiple layers in a high temperature press.
If you have screen printing capability and a batch oven,
you can print high temperature coverlays
! If you had business opportunities before that required specialized coverlays, now you do not have to turn it down, simply screen print and dry inks that will replace sheeted coverlays that can exceed 200C! As a process that is additive, you can
print large areas or floods
or you can print patterns, eliminating the need for die cutting and hand placing sheets for press stackups.
This
reduces waste, saves time
resulting in less cost. This new material is on the way, with test data that will demonstrate capability comparable to today’s sheeted coverlay material. Let us show you new ways to grow your business and gain market share where you were not able previously.
I want to get you FLEX-ABLE with printable coverlays. Call me.
Jeff Parker
Product Specialist
Insulectro Printed Electronics
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With PCB material requirements moving to higher signal speeds, hybrid material panel layups and smaller holes,
drilling must be controlled to even higher standards
.
When the PCB is at the drilling stage of manufacturing, whether it’s a sub-panel or a final through hole, most of the cost has been put into the PCB -
laminate materials, imaging, inner layer creation, and press time
.
All costs, that have been paid, can be lost
if drilling introduces an uncontrolled variable. Drilling at the correct parameters should be controlled by the type of laminates, layer count and aspect ratio of the board.
Are you using the
best entry and exit material
to ensure you achieve the
best hole quality
to help minimize any possibility of process variation that can reduce the quality of the drilled hole?
Using LCOA advanced entry and exit products will ensure you have the
widest
possible process window
at this very critical stage of manufacturing these high cost PCB's.
You only want to build these boards one-time and on-time.
Call me to learn more.
Paul St. John
LCOA Director of Sales
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Geraldine Arseneau - New Drill Room Product Mgr & Canadian Business Mgr
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Insulectro has hired drill room expert Geraldine Arseneau in a
hybrid dual role
. Arseneau was named
Product Manager – Drill, and Business Manager – Canada
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“I’m pleased to announce the hiring of Geraldine Arseneau,” commented Ken Parent, Vice President of Sales and Product Management for Insulectro. “Geraldine has
extensive knowledge of cutting tool products
and
8 years as a territory manager based in Ontario, Canada
. This experience will very much
enhance Insulectro’s growth targets and trajectories
.”
Arseneau spent five years as PCB Drill Product Manager at Kyocera Precision Tools based in California. Prior to that, she was Territory Manager (Canada) Kyocera and Tycom. She began her extensive PCB career working in procurement and material controls with two circuit board manufacturers.
Parent continued, “The Drill Room and Cutting tool products and Canada are
emerging markets for Insulectro
. Things move fast in electronics. One of the best ways we’ve discovered to be out in front is to
hire people with the knowledge, experience, and the track record and empower them to be successful
. Geraldine will support our existing teammates in supporting the Canadian market to meet
our aggressive plans for growth
on that market.”
“We’re committed to recruiting and hiring superstar teammates to join an already exceptional team armed with best-of-range products from world-class suppliers like
Isola
,
DuPont
,
Oak Mitsui
,
Pacothane
,
LCOA
,
CAC
,
Focus Tech Chemicals
,
TADCO
,
Shikoku
,
JX Nippon
, and
EMD Performance Materials
. Expert people, outstanding products - it’s a winning combination.” Parent concluded.
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Everyday Materials You Need, On Our Shelves Every Day
Insulectro recognizes the importance of maintaining adequate inventory to begin work.
Designers know when you need it, you need it.
Using the link
getpumafast.com
, you can see what PumaFast™ and standard materials we stock to get you up and running.
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INSULECTRO OFFERS CRASH THREE-DAY COURSE IN SIX SIGMA TRAINING IN SAN JOSE BRANCH
In May, Insulectro offered a
three-day
6 Sigma
training session
in their San Jose Branch office that qualified attendees to receive a Green Belt certification upon passing a four-hour exam. Six Sigma is a people‐driven process focused on continual improvement.
Six Sigma teaches the tools, skills, and techniques to identify, solve and resolve process problems that inhibit quality and efficiency.
Attending the sessions and receiving their certifications were associates from
TTM Technologies, APCT, Lenthor, Summit Interconnect, and Gorilla Circuits, plus attendees from the DuPont Tedlar® Group
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"It was a great session - with lots of hard work and concentration. It was a chance as well to bond with our customers and supplier DuPont," commented Insulectro's Jeff Mason, Vice President of Operations. "
We hope to do a similar training program in our east Coast facility in the future
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Get you name on our list by giving me a shout.
Jeff Mason
Vice President of Operations
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Lamination Assist Products Aid Flex Circuits
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For Flex applications, check out the complete
Pacothane®
line of conformable products enabling the application of cover-lay materials between narrow lines and spaces.
TriPak®
combined with
PacoFlex®
products offer unparalleled conformability eliminating air voids at the base of the trace.
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For Dynamic Flex applications, we offer the
JX Nippon
line of Grade 8 Low temperature annealable flex foils.
HA
and
HA-V2
offer a cubical grain giving the ultimate in flexibility in both directions (cross grain and down grain).
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For tight registration requirements, let us show you how to move to the next level in registration ability with the
TADCO
line of lamination products. TADCO offers the most accurate tooling plate and bushing combinations in the industry. This, combined with the spacer plate method, can
improve your registration allowing you to meet today’s ever tightening design requirements
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For fine-line requirements, Insulectro offers thin foils down to 3 microns – these foils can be a life saver when producing sub-laminations that have fine lines and spaces.
I'm geeking out! Call me!
Joe Bevan
Product Manager
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What is ACT!
Accomplish Change Together
ACT! is the ultimate sales solution collaboration
with Insulectro as Supplier, you our Customer, the designer, and the OEM
. The strategy is to provide technical solutions with lower cost of ownership, speed to market, product performance and unmatched service and support.
Let’s schedule a
Lunch and Learn
in your plant!
I'm pumped!
Ron Murdock
ACT! Manager & Technical Account Manager
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To be the easiest company to do business with. . .
Insulectro has a program for
continual improvement
, all designed to make ourselves as
user-friendly as possible to our customers, their customers, and our suppliers
. Speed Matters, so we focus a lot of attention on getting you the materials you need as quickly as possible.
Our
PumaFast™ Program
lists current inventory of everyday materials you need every day.
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Best-in-Class Materials
from our Premiere Suppliers
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