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Laser Direct Structuring

3D LDS Components: New Opportunities in PCB Layout and Production

3D LDS Components: New Opportunities in PCB Layout and Production
By Malte Borges
September 2014

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3D_LDS_Components-PCB_Mag_09-2014.pdf (pdf - 2 MB)
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Space Saver

Space Saver
February 2014
 

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MICROManufacturing_3D_MID_article.pdf (pdf - 308 KB)
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What are molded interconnect devices?

What are molded interconnect devices?
Jaunary 2014

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What-are-molded-interconnect-devices.pdf (pdf - 440 KB)
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LPKF Researches Develop Powder Coating for Molded Interconnect Devices

LPKF Researches Develop Powder Coating for Molded Interconnect Devices
May 2013

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LDS-powder-coating-MID.pdf (pdf - 302 KB)
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Using Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) to Create Robust Hardware Security Devices

Using Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) to Create Robust Hardware Security Devices
Oktober 2012

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Defense_Tech_Briefs_October.pdf (pdf - 525 KB)
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3D LDS Components for New Production Opportunities
Molex transfer 3D electronics to medical devices
Reliability Study of Stud Bump Bonding Flip Chip Assemblies on Molded Interconnect Devices
Molex Ships 100 Millionth Antenna with Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) Technology
3D LDS Components for New Production Opportunities

3D LDS Components for New Production Opportunities
By Wolfgan John
October 2010

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3D_Componenets_Cut_Product_Cost.pdf (pdf - 380 KB)
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CONNECTORS & CORDS: Laser Lays it On

CONNECTORS & CORDS: Laser Lays it On
By Mary Lowe
Apliance Design Magazine, February 1, 2006

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Connectors_and_cords.pdf (pdf - 231 KB)
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Technical Papers

Manufacturing of Molded Interconnect Devices from Prototyping to Mass Production with Laser Direct Structuring

Manufacturing of Molded Interconnect Devices from Prototyping to Mass Production with Laser Direct Structuring
By Nils Heininger, Dr. Wolfgang John I & T and Hans-Jürgen Boßler 
Presented at the MID Congress 2004, Erlangen, Germany

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mid_conference_09-2004.pdf (pdf - 3 MB)
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Laser-based production of multifunction packages taking innovative rotary encoders for automation and vehicle technology as examples

Laser-based production of multifunction packages taking innovative rotary encoders for automation and vehicle technology as examples
By Nils Heininger, Dirk Ahrendt, Wolfgang Eberhardt, Heinz Krück, Lars Blassmann, Christoph Hanisch and Stephan Schauz
Presented at MID Meeting 2004 Japan

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mid_conference_09-2004.pdf (pdf - 3 MB)
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LDS MID Design Guide

Developing molded interconnect device components is a challenging procedure no matter which process or technology is used. This LDS MID Design Guide helps interdisciplinary developers produce MIDs based on the LPKF laser direct structuring process. 
Topics include:

  • Injection molding design rules
  • Tool design
  • Data prep for laser processing
  • Metallization process rules
  • Thermal conditioning

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