Our unique systems approach

The leading horizontal electroless copper plating line, the Uniplate^® LB, is the world standard for classical horizontal through-hole metallization. Systems solutions are available for a huge variety of board thicknesses and sizes. More than 330 Uniplate^® LB lines have been installed for high volume production of MLBs, HDIs and IC substrates for high-end applications such as mSAP/amSAP. It provides the leading transportation capability for thinnest PBS boards going down to 25µm + 2×2µm Cu clad.

Our Uniplate^® LB has a long successful tradition. Based on this Atotech has developed the next generation „New Uniplate“ design which is incorporating all the benefits and advantages of our traditional Uniplate^® PLB platform. On top of this, the „New Uniplate“ features advances and benefits in reduced footprint, enhanced maintenance and user friendliness, energy consumption reductions, new pump technology and sustainable process control. Following the technology requirements, we improved the fine line capability by adding many sophisticated solutions for particle avoidance and particle reduction.

Equipment highlights:

• Superior through hole metallization with patented floodbar technology.
• Highly efficient pump circuits for effective fluid control and efficient energy consumption.
• High level of automation and process control combined with the smart use of production data ready for FAB 4.0.
• Chemistry analyzing system for optimum performance at specific process steps.

The Polygon LB line is Atotech new electroless copper equipment for printed circuit board manufacturers with high reliability and high performance demands in multilayer, rigid-flex and HDI panel processing. The new horizontal line is available in line speeds up to 3.5m/min with to different transportation systems for 24“ and 28,5“. Polygon Line series features all production-critical characteristics and applies them to a highly reliable, high-volume, and cost-effective machine.

Equipment highlights:

• State-of-the-art throwing power in THs and BMVs due to Atotech patented floodbar technology.
• Automated cup dosing system enables a reliable and maintenance friendly solution.
• The line is available with steam or hot water heating to use existing heat sources at customer site and save electrical energy consumption.
• Semi automatic cleaning with best coverage and reliable cleaning performance.

Uniplate^® NP is designed for the Neopact direct plating process and is suitable for all base materials including Teflon.

The Uniplate^® CP is the horizontal conveyorized production system to go with Atotech Ecopact conductive polymer direct plating process for HDI, MLB and flex/ flex-rigid productions. This line is compatible with a wide range of base materials.

Equipment highlights:

• Selective process, capable of BMV and direct pattern plating.
• Superior through hole metallization with patented floodbar technology.
• Highly efficient pump circuits for effective fluid control and efficient energy consumption.
• High level of automation and process control combined with the smart use of production data ready for FAB 4.0.
• Low space requirement.

More than 930 platers have been purchased from MKS Atotech since its release in 1987. Steadily improved from DC to InPulse1 to now Uniplate^® Cu InPulse2 (Ip2), our horizontal plating equipment is the cutting edge technology for producing high-end mass products in various applications, such as through hole filling (THF), filling of blind micro vias, and conformal plating.

Equipment highlights:

• Pulse rectifiers for even current distribution and Frequency controlled high current density guaranteeing improved surface quality and uniformity.
• Insoluble anodes for improved geometry.
• Inline filtration for particle reduction.
• High level of automation and process control combined with the smart use of production data ready for FAB 4.0.

Our new plating solution V-Plate^® provides customers with best results using advanced manufacturing technologies such as mSAP or SAP and can be applied to various PCB types, ranging from standard multilayer and HDI to advanced HDI, rigid-flex and IC substrates. Uniformities of ±10% can be realized leveraging our concept for insoluble segmented anodes with adjustable anode and cathode shielding. Through touch-free transportation of thin panels (down to 36µm + 2×2 Cu clad), we today fulfill all market requirements for vertical continuous copper plating.

Equipment highlights:

• Advanced plating capabilities through insoluble and segmented anodes.
• Best uniformity by adjustable anode and cathode shielding.
• Thin panel transport capability down to down to 36µm + 2×2 Cu clad.
• Flexibility regarding the line layout – adjustable to customer’s space availability and technical specifications.
• Operator-friendly due to full automatic handling, incl. automatic copper & chemistry replenishment.
• Utmost energy and water efficiency by using specialized motors and latest cascade rinsing technology.

The Atotech Horizon^® Bondfilm ^® family is an integrated production solution for bonding enhancement and surface treatment. It consist of Horizon^® Bondfilm ^® – our intelligent and cost effective solution for improved inner layer bonding and Horizon^® Bondfilm ^®LDD – a unique process to improve CO2 laser absorption of surfaces prior to laser direct drilling applications at maximum reliability.
It offers Atotech latest technology package in chemical processing, thin material conveyance and advanced fluid delivery.

Equipment highlights:

• Automatic discharging devices.
• Advanced cascade-rinsing technology with highly efficient and optimized pump circuits.
• Fully automated panel tracking control.
• High level of automation and process control combined with the smart use of production data ready for FAB 4.0.
• Available with analyzer monitoring technology and fully automatic control of dosing system.
• Strong process performance with patented flood bar technology.

Our new generation Polygon ST Line ^® is an innovative horizontal system designed for the latest requirements on solder mask and dry film treatment during the production of printed circuit boards. Our new equipment is optimized for high volume manufacturing, provides maximum yield and best-in-class uniformity over the panel. All in all a great new portfolio addition that is fully compatible with our CupraEtch® process chemistry series and in combination provides a state-of-the-art solutions-based package that combines chemistry, equipment, software and service.

Equipment highlights:

• High volume production system up to 4.0m/min line speed and 24,8“ wide PCBs.
• Advanced Ccascade-rinsing technology with highly efficient and optimized pump circuits.
• Spray bar oscillation with easy adjustment and control function for optimized etching uniformity of more than 90%.
• Effective drying performance with multi-zone dryer configuration.
• Atotech high flow filter system for fine L/S production.
• Precise control of dosing parameters via panel tracking and cup dosing system.

The Stannatech^® state-of-the-art tin deposition technology sets the world standard in thinnest tin deposition on printed circuit boards, making it one of the few surface finishing systems verified by all major automobile manufacturers. With our unique Crystallizer™ and ConStannic™ control, the system is perfect for immersion tin for multiple Pb-free soldering and press-fit technology. Stannatech^® achieves the highest mileages and process reliability in the market.

Equipment highlights:

• High level of automation and process control combined with the smart use of production data ready for FAB 4.0.
• ConStannic™ and Crystallizer™ auxiliary equipment result in extended life time and efficiency of the applied chemistry – no feed and bleed process
• The line is available with hot water heating system.
• Leading transportation system enable parallel transportation of smaller panel pieces.
• Strong process performance with patented flood bar technology.

MultiPlate^® is an innovative ECD plating system designed to tackle the current and future challenges for optimal performance in advanced packaging applications.
Its key technology is the simultaneous front and backside plating capability with optional individual process control for each substrate side, including current density, fluid flow, and pulse plating parameter enabling superior surface distribution at high plating speed.
For advanced packaging applications MultiPlate^® is available for round and square substrates for wafer and panel-level packaging applications.

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With decades of experience in horizontal wet-chemical electroless copper systems, MKS Atotech has developed the new high-speed electroless copper systen consisting of CupraTech^® FPD process and VisioPlate^®. It is tailored to the requirements of the next generation products of the flat panel display industry.

The VisioPlate^® tool features:

• Reliable transport of large and thin glass substrates up to gen8 size.
• Adjustable line speed for an electroless copper layer of up to 2µm.
• Special features for particle prevention.

• Atotech original spare parts meet the highest quality and reliability requirements for best process performance.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability.
• Systems offering consisting of equipment, process chemicals and service (installation, production support, inspection and spare parts).
• Competitive cost of ownership.
• Extended lifetime of your Atotech equipment.
• Global availability of Atotech original spare parts.
• Globally available service teams to support on-site installations.
• Excellent trained and experienced service team.