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Individually calibrated ProtoMat® systems
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In-house PCB prototyping approach
Tracks Laser & Electronics Ltd uses LPKF Laser & Electronics ProtoMat systems to support in-house PCB prototyping work, giving us a practical and efficient way to move from CAD data to finished boards. With LPKF PCB prototyping systems, we can produce high-quality prototypes within a single day without chemical etching processes. This helps us reduce delays and maintain design confidentiality while working across a wide range of applications, including RF enclosures, faceplates, and test fixtures for LPKF Laser & Electronics.
Faster development and design control
With LPKF Laser & Electronics benchtop systems, we are able to streamline development cycles by testing and refining designs quickly. Our process allows us to identify issues early and make multiple revisions in a single day when needed. Using CAD compatibility and flexible material processing, we can support milling, drilling, routing, through-hole plating, and PCB cutting for different project requirements, helping us maintain accuracy while improving efficiency across each stage of development.
Integrated tools and prototyping flexibility
Tracks Laser & Electronics Ltd relies on a range of integrated features that support detailed PCB development, including automatic tool changes, fiducial positioning cameras, and vacuum table stability for delicate materials. Our setup also supports through-hole plating, multilayer lamination, and auxiliary SMT assembly processes such as pick and place, stencil printing, and reflow work. This combination allows us to handle complex prototyping tasks in-house while maintaining consistent control over quality and workflow.
Benefits of in-house PCB prototyping
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Reduce R&D time, and thus overall time-to-market
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Keep designs confidential and in-house
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Freedom to create and experiment quickly and inexpensively
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Rework, adjust, trim and tune existing PCBs
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Compatibility with any CAD program using standardised file formats
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Mill, drill, and route - the ProtoMat® functions as a PCB router and circuit tracer
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Convenience right in your own lab
ProtoMat® features and optional enhancements
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Automatic tool change - start your project and come back to a finished board
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Fiducial positioning camera - automatic alignment and reload
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Vacuum table - secures thin or wavy materials
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Through-hole plating
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Multilayer lamination
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Auxiliary SMT assembly equipment (pick & place, stencil printer, and reflow oven)
How In-House PCB Prototyping Benefits Education and Research
Benefits for schools/universities
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Students learn all steps from design to production
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Faculty research projects
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Expose students to tools used in the commercial industry
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Save $$$
Benefits for microwafe/RF
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Numerous design revisions in just one day.
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Trim and tune filters and antennas.
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Create 2.5D aluminium RF housings.
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Create custom shielding, or 3D scribe-and-fold structures.
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Works on a variety of materials from FR4 to Teflon and unfired ceramics.
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Use simulation software more effectively.
Benefits for military/government
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Keep sensitive design data safely in-house
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Avoid the outsourced procurement process
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Works with analogue, digital, RF and MW designs and substrates for sharing between various groups or departments
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LPKF is a GSA Contractor in the USA
Benefits for smaller companies
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Not just PCBs: create stencils, housings, faceplates and mechanical parts too.
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Use for the production of low-volume quantities.
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Speed is your advantage when competing with the big boys.
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No more waiting for a prototype to be delivered - fabricate and test in your lab today.
Benefits for larger companies
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Multiple applications allow for use across multiple departments.
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High-mix versatility, whether you make one product or hundreds.
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Easily scalable redundancy: multiple machines at various locations, all speaking the same language.
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Quicker prototyping cycles mean getting to market before the competition.
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Have a completed prototype in the same time it takes to complete requisition paperwork for outsourcing.
