The ‘First-Time-Right’ NPI Stencils Initiative for the Alpha product line is said to reduce NPI cycle times. Provides design recommendations for accurate paste volumes and locations; automated application of preprogrammed customer and OEM/product-specific design rules; means to apply a single set of design rules across multiple sites; PCB scaling service that optimizes stencils to better correct for board stretch; regular monitoring and control of the positional accuracy of lasers; stepped stencils and aperture designs to permit single stencils designed for range of deposit volumes.

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