YAVNE, Israel, January 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
ORBOTECH LTD. (NASDAQ: ORBK) today announced that it has received an order for seven Emerald™ UV Laser Drilling systems from a leading Japanese manufacturer of ceramic-based electronic components and solutions. This customer, which produces a range of components used in applications including mobile phones, home appliances, automotive systems and healthcare devices, will utilize Orbotech's Emerald systems to drill smaller, high-quality "via" openings in multi-layer ceramic-based IC substrates for next-generation applications.
Orbotech's Emerald systems were selected for their ability to support mass production of ceramic-based IC substrates while maintaining throughput, accuracy and quality. Ceramic packaging is often used for very small form factor devices and to ensure RF performance support, which require production tools. The small size and the stringent performance requirements of ceramic designs demand a system that is able to drill extremely small via holes consistently and accurately.
"The worldwide demand for smaller and sleeker electronic devices with higher performance capacity continues to increase"commented Yair Alcobi, President, Orbotech Asia East. "Orbotech's solutions enable manufacturers to develop next-generation electronic devices in smaller form factors, and offer exceedingly high accuracy with very attractive cost of ownership. This customer's follow-on order for additional Emerald systems validate the effectiveness of this cutting edge solution and affirms our successful collaboration in providing optimal production tools to meet customers' needs."
About Emerald Series UV Laser Drilling
Orbotech's Emerald series UV Laser Drilling solutions simultaneously drill eight areas on a panel through patented Multi-Path Technology. High-power UV laser drilling achieves the best registration accuracy in the market. The Emerald series supports below 20 μm via drilling through ABF, polyimide, ceramic, resin, mold compounds, metal and solder resist substrates with no residue or damage to the bottom of the via, and no undercut.
About Orbotech Ltd.
Orbotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORBK) is a global innovator of enabling technologies used in the manufacture of the world's most sophisticated consumer and industrial products throughout the electronics market and adjacent industries. The company is a leading provider of yield enhancement and production solutions for electronics reading, writing and connecting, used by manufacturers of printed circuit boards, flat panel displays, advanced packaging, micro-electro-mechanical systems and other electronic components. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using Orbotech systems.
For more information, visit http://www.orbotech.com/.
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Company Contacts:
Anat Earon-Heilborn
Director of Investor Relations
Orbotech Ltd.
Tel: +972-8-942-3582
Investor.relations@orbotech.com
Tally Kaplan Porat
Head of Corporate Marketing
Orbotech Ltd.
Tel: +972-8-942-3603
Tally-Ka@orbotech.com
SOURCE Orbotech Ltd.
