1975 |
Hans Brockstedt founded his company in Kiel-Kronshagen. The main focus was on development patterns and protoypes to the date fixed. This niche grew rapidly, so that the company established itself as the German leader in the field of PCB express services within ten years. |
1980 |
Production of the first multilayers. |
1984 |
Production of the first rigid-flex boards. |
1985 |
Conversion of all solvent-based processes to watery-alkaline (CFC-free). |
1986 |
UL certification (E105722). |
1991 |
Certification according to DIN ISO 9002 as second German PCB producer. |
1992 |
Certification according to MIL-P-55110 and MIL-P-50884, as well as first and only MIL certified company laboratory. |
1995 |
Electrical testing with Gerber data via flying probe tester. |
1996 |
At the gates of Kiel, the new factory was created. On 5000 square metres, with a capital expenditure of about 8 million Euro, an ultra-modern factory was built. |
1996 |
Replacement of the PbSn etch resist with Sn etch resist (lead free processes). |
1996 |
World's first production of a hybrid circuit made of epoxy-Teflon-Pyralux. |
1997 |
Implementation of electroless nickel-gold (lead free surface). |
1997 |
Start of production of laser drilled microvias. |
1998 |
Start of serial production of aeronautical, aerospace and military technology. |
1999 |
Implementation of a new ERP/PPS software. |
2000 |
Implementation of the laser drilling technology. |
2001 |
Installation of a dual laser drilling machine. |
2001 |
Installation of a dual-head drilling machine for high precision registering and drilling of multilayers. |
2002 |
Installation of a new electroless tin line (lead free surface). |
2002 |
Certification according to MIL-PRF-31032 as first European PCB producer. |
2002 |
World's first producer certified to produce microvia circuits according to MIL-PRF-31032. |
2003 |
Process optimization to realize an aspect ratio > 1:9. |
2003 |
Certification according to the new process oriented DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. |
2004 |
Recertification according to MIL-PRF-31032. |
2004 |
Management buyout and continuation as family business. |
2007 |
Expansion drill and press capacities. |
2008 |
Impedance controlled production with inspection protocol. |
2009 |
Installation of a micro etching facility. |
2010 |
Microvia filling |
2010 |
Hole plugging |