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PCT Receives Endorsement From Medical Equipment Manufacturer
Precision Cutting Technologies (PCT) is happy to announce that, once again, a medical equipment manufacturer has endorsed their services!
“Precision Cutting Technologies provides top quality parts and excellent service, order after order. Their dependability makes my job much easier!” Purchasing Manager, Medical Equipment Manufacturer
COVID-19 has introduced many challenges to the manufacturing of medical equipment. Short lead times have exacerbated these challenges. Many companies are now demanding a domestic resource for their production needs. PCT can help their customers overcome these challenges. Read more…
“The Road Back Home”
Why In-Shoring is Critical to America's
Economic Survival
By Rafael Gonzalez
A year ago, the issue of in-shoring seemed like a nice idea, something we should think about “some” day and, perhaps, a goal to work towards. It was not something that seemed critical or time-sensitive.However, everything has changed in 2020 and now, post-Covid-19, this topic is a top priority and the question becomes not IF we should in-shore, but how QUICKLY we can do so. Read More…
Circuits West Offers Special Deals on PCB Manufacturing!
Prototype 2-Layer Design: Only $31 Each!
Tin plating process
Specifications for the $31 special:
- Minimum quantity of 3 pieces *Maximum board size 60 sq inches
- Lead time 5 days *All parts individually routed
- 2 layers, .062″, 1 oz Cu plate, HASL *One part per order
- Minimum .006″ lines & spaces *Green mask with white silk
- Minimum .015″ holes size, no plated slots
Prototype 4-Layer Design: Only $59 Each!
Specifications for the $59 Special:
- Minimum quantity of 3 pieces *Maximum board size 32 sq inches
- Lead time 5 days *All parts individually routed
- 4 layers, .062″, 1 oz Cu plate, HASL *One part per order
- Minimum .006″ lines & spaces *Green mask with white silk
- Minimum .015″ holes size, no plated slots
Credit card orders only!
For more information about Circuits West, please visit http://www.circuitswest.com or email to info@circuitswest.com
Circuits West Helps to Battle Covid-19!
Circuits West is proud to announce that they are helping to win the war against COVID-19!
The Longmont, Colorado company is producing printed circuit boards for ventilators and other medical devices used in the therapeutic treatment of the novel coronavirus.
Jack Jeffries, Circuits West’s National Sales Manager, recently stated, “We see more and more of these companies coming to us as we have developed a reputation of excellent service given by very experienced and knowledgeable people. There is no room for error when producing products for this industry.” Read More…
In-Shoring: Opportunities of the Moment
By Rafael Gonzalez
The unknowns and variables of today’s market complicate decisions concerning in-shoring or changing the current supply chain for products being built in low-cost regions. There may be much contemplation and angst when making this decision; therefore, it is prudent to remember that numerous manufacturers have already successfully moved back to the U.S. Even more are now seriously considering it. Read More…
PCBA Solution Receives Prestigious Recognition
Clark Net is pleased to announce that Ascentron, one of our outstanding PCBA solutions, was recognized by the prestigious Manufacturing Technology Insights Magazine as a Top 10 Defense Manufacturing Solution Provider. Ascentron was excited to receive this recognition as they continued to increase their work with defense customers throughout the United States.
Ascentron is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company focused on customers needing low-to-medium volume Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Complete Product Manufacturing Services. They primarily manufacture products for the Defense, Aviation, Industrial, Instrumentation, and Medical Industries. They are ITAR Registered as well as an FDA Registered Medical Device Manufacturer with the following certifications: AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485.
For more information, please call or e-mail Greg Bishop at (503) 484-4706 or greg@clarknetsolutions.com.
CNS Principal Upgrades Imaging Department
Clark Net Solution’s rigid-flex circuit board solution recently installed a Maskless Lithography Printer and an Orbotech Paragon 9800 Laser Direct Imager at their facility.
The new printers provide advanced capabilities for imaging innerlayers, outerlayers, and solder mask on advanced technology PWB’s. Read More…
Principal Purchases Orbotech Direct Legend Ink Printer
Clark Net’s rigid-flex circuit solution has recently purchased and installed a new Orbotech Sprint™ Direct Legend Ink Printer.
The new Orbotech printer is a self-contained direct printer and UV cure unit. It features multiple automated serialization and bar-coding options, eliminating manual operations and reducing the opportunity for error. It also scales nomenclature in order to match the material movement, eradicating nomenclature on pads. Read More…
PCB Assembly Solution Acquires Pillarhouse Selective Soldering Machine
The new Pillarhouse Selective Soldering Fusion Line incorporates high speed transfer with maximum flexibility coupled with reduced line length at a lower cost compared to current market offerings.
The standard cell can be configured to handle PCB’s up to 508 x 952mm (fluxer/pre-heat/solder) or for high speed applications, the cell can be configured with fluxer/pre-heat and up to 3 solder modules with 5 heater options. The solder cells can be configured with any of the Pillarhouse solder technologies: Custom dip, multi-dip, jet-wave and single point AP down to 1.5mm and the new easy auto pot changer for fast non-contact changeovers.There is no limit to the flexibility of the Fusion.
For more information, please call or e-mail Greg Bishop at (503) 484-4706 or greg@clarknetsolutions.com.
PCB Assembly Solution Purchases Thermotron SE-1000-10-10-RAC Environmental Test Chamber
Thermotron’s SE-1000-10-10-RAC Environmental Test Chambers offer a significantly enhanced airflow system which provides better gradients and improved product temperature change rates.
SE-Series Chambers feature a modular humidity system that can easily be added in the future to meet expanding test requirements. These chambers utilize Thermotron’s flagship 8800 Programmer/Controller featuring a high resolution 12.1” flat panel display with touch screen user interface, expanded capabilities to graph, data log, edit, access on-screen help, and long term hard drive data storage.
For more information, please call or e-mail Greg Bishop at (503) 484-4706 or greg@clarknetsolutions.com.
Microcraft Flying Probe Test Machine Acquired by Rigid-Flex Principal
Clark Net congratulates our rigid-flex circuit board manufacturer on the acquisition of a Microcraft USA flying probe test machine.
The Microcraft flying probe machine will enhance their technical capabilities for higher density flexible circuits and at the same time will improve lead time and lower cost on smaller quick-turn builds. Eliminating the cost and time to assemble fixtures is a major improvement for the quick-turn prototyping environment. Read more…
Burkle Precision Lamination System Acquired
Our rigid-flex circuit board manufacturer recently purchased and installed a new Burkle WorkCell Precision Lamination System.
The new Burkle Workcell incorporates two six opening hot presses with 30″ x 30″ platens in conjunction with a six opening cold press. The lamination system also includes the addition of a buffer rack, which will give our principal the ability to layup multiple books at once for lamination. Burkle’s incorporation of hot oil heaters will provide a more even distribution of heat across all platens and allow the product to be cooled under pressure at a predictable rate. Read more…