ESI Receives $3.1 Million Order from Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

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\r\nPORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 27, 2002–Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO – News) announced today a multi-system order for Model 5430 UV Laser Microvia Drilling Systems from Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (SEMCO). \r\n
\r\nThe systems are being shipped during ESI’s second fiscal quarter, ending on November 30, 2002, to Korea. \r\n
\r\n“;“\“SEMCO is a leading manufacturer of multi-layer circuit boards, ball grid arrays, flip chip and chip components, multi-layer ceramic capacitors and chip resistors,\“ said Mr. Shin, manager of Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. \“We are pleased to apply ESI’s UV technology to our new project.\“ \r\n
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\r\n\“ESI has a good track record of meeting SEMCO’s latest technology requirements with over 20 laser systems installed,\“ said Steve Vickers, Director of ESI’s Advanced Packaging Products. \“SEMCO completed an evaluation of the latest UV technology and concluded that ESI had the best throughput and cost of ownership.\“ \r\n
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\r\nThe Model 5430 incorporates high-power, diode-pumped lasers, with high repetition rates of up to 70 kHz, resulting in a throughput advantage of 80% over conventional single-head UV drilling systems. The system also features ESI’s optional shaped beam technology, which guarantees excellent quality and high throughput to improve registration and perform ablation of non-reinforced dielectric and soldermask material. \r\n
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\r\nThe 5430 is an extension of the 5400 family which are the first laser systems in the world with programmable dual-head spacing ensuring maximum throughput with any given application. The patented Compound Beam Positioner incorporates seven axes of coordinated motion control, eliminating stepping time and abutment errors. No external water or gas is needed allowing for easy installation and low operating costs. In addition, the platform is field extensible to allow for future upgrades of new laser or optic technologies, protecting the customers‘ capital investment.\r\n
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