Recent Publications

The intention of publications made by Atotech is to share the results of our extensive research and development on a non commercial basis. With these presentations we aim to provide in-depth process information and inform about the latest investigations and results in each technology field. It should enable the reader to gain a complete and comprehensive understanding of our process solution and of general phenomena encountered in the electroplating industry.

This segment presents the recent papers from the business technology team systems technology.

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Horizontal Reel to Reel Copper Plating with InPulse 2
Stephen Kenny, Demitry Kostouros, Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Germany; October 2008

This paper presents the latest innovation in the Inpulse 2 plating system which has been modified to allow reel to reel processing using insoluble anodes and a novel copper replenishment system, electrolyte agitation, electrical contact system and special handling devices. Reel to reel plating is a standard technology for production of thin core flexible material where the substrate is treated as a continuous roll and where material handling is critical to ensure uniform results.

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