Maskless Lithography, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced direct-write digital imaging technology to the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, has signed an exclusive agreement with Hakuto Co. Ltd., Japan, to represent the company's sales and distribution in all key Asian PCB markets.
This news follows the recent announcement of Technica USA as their North American distributor. Earlier this year Maskless Lithography introduced the industry's first direct-write lithography system that combines high throughput and yield with best-in-class accuracy and registration using standard photoresists.
Direct-Write Lithography Technology for PCB
"Maskless Lithography has the most advanced direct-write lithography technology in the Industry today. Their patented Grey Level Imaging (GLI) and outstanding registration capabilities make the MLI 3000 series a very desirable manufacturing solution for Asian PCB customers, who focus on quality and low cost solutions," commented Noriaki Tomioka, Senior Vice President at Hakuto Co. Ltd.
"Since 85% of the world's PCB facilities are in Asia and Hakuto is one of the most respected companies in that marketplace, we are delighted to have reached agreement with them to represent Maskless Lithography throughout Asia," commented Maskless CEO and President Dr. William Elder. "Their deep relationships within major PCB companies worldwide will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow and expand our global footprint."