Berlin, Germany, March 6 – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKS), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that its strategic brands ESI (laser systems) and Atotech (process chemicals, equipment, software, and services) will showcase their latest range of leading manufacturing solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing at the upcoming Intelligent Asia Show to be held at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre from March 6-8, 2025.
At booth B332 in hall EH102, visitors can connect with our experts to explore the latest market and technology trends in HDI and high-layer-count PCBs, as well as discover the companies latest solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs of next-generation automotive, consumer and infrastructure applications, EV batteries, and more.
Southeast Asia is fast becoming a global PCB manufacturing hub as major industry players invest in the region. While cost remains a factor, supply chain diversification is the key driver, offering greater stability amid rising costs and geopolitical shifts.
Join MKS’ Atotech at Intelligent Asia to explore the latest technologies in lasers, optics, motion, process chemistry and advanced equipment used within the PCB manufacturing process and how the company drives innovation and optimizing interconnect challenges for the next generation of miniaturized electronics.
Sujaree Kaewgun, Business Manager Electronics at MKS’ Atotech, highlights Thailand’s strategic location and strong infrastructure as key to APAC investment. Leveraging the country’s connectivity and business-friendly policies improves supply chain resilience and market access. As the industry shifts from traditional MLB/HDI automotive PCB manufacturing to new applications, the company is committed to supporting its customers in this transformation.
Chemical process highlights include:
Aurotech® G-Bond 3: New versatile gold bath for nickel/gold, nickel/palladium/gold and palladium/gold plating
Inpulse® 2HF9: Delivers superior BMV filling with minimal surface copper plating, excellent planarity, high productivity, and proven reliability for mass HDI production
Printoganth U Plus: Industry standard for HDI PCBs, offering excellent copper-to-copper interconnections under severe thermal shock and meeting top reliability standards from leading automotive and smartphone OEMs.
Equipment highlights include:
Uniplate® PLB Cu6 (for mSAP): Energy-efficient horizontal equipment solution for producing reliable fine-line interconnects with superior copper plating performance and minimized handling requirements
PLB LINE®: Cutting-edge desmear and electroless copper production line developed by MKS’ Atotech, leveraging 30 years of expertise in PCB equipment manufacturing
Geode™ G2: Next generation Geode™ laser drilling system for HDI PCB processing
All visitors are invited to join the following sessions:
Thursday, March 6, 1:50 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Sujaree Kaewgun, Business Manager Electronics Thailand at MKS’ Atotech will give a keynote speech focusing on PCB and packaging substrate innovation in South East Asia.
Thursday, March 6, 4:10 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Thomas Beck, VP & GM South East Asia at MKS’ Atotech will attend a panel discussion targeting collaborative opportunities in the Taiwan-Thailand PCB Industry – Future Development of PCBs, Electronics Manufacturing, and Electric Vehicles.
Conference: Intelligent Asia
Date: March 6-8, 2025
Booth: B332 | hall EH102
Venue: BITEC
For more information on Intelligent Asia, please visit: 2025 Intelligent Asia Thailand