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Ätztechnik Herz GmbH & Co KG

Driven by the philosophy that innovative laser- and contour etching creates new and diverse possibilities, we have become the initiator and trendsetter in this production technique for a large number of companies in Europe
www.aetztechnik-herz.de

Ningbo Dongsheng Integrated Circuit Element Co Ltd.

Everyday, there are 5000kgs of different metals will be etched into different kinds of spare part , and shipped around the world, with in different industries: automobile, computer, mobile phone, integrated circuit, handicraft.
www.hic-china.com

Shenzhen Zhuolida Electronics Co., Ltd.

Julid is specializing in the chemical etching area. Our factory is ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 certified. We have the cost-advantages of mass production, that's why many Fortune Global 500 enterprises source from us.
www.etching86.com

Tecan Limited

Tecan is a leading manufacturer of customised precision parts. Specialising in high and low volume orders of highly accurate, burr and stress-free components for a range of global aerospace, telecoms and pharmaceutical clients
www.tecan.co.uk

Stork Veco

Stork Veco has developed high performance standards in electroforming and photo-etching and is the leader in precision metal parts and filtermedia. We surpass other companies and technologies on quality, tolerances and resolution.
www.spgveco.com

Tech-Etch, Inc.

Registered to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2004, Tech-Etch manufactures light gauge parts from .0005" and up in prototype to production quantities. Complete in-house operations include heat treating, laminating, forming, and plating.
www.tech-etch.com

PVS Technologies

PVS Technologies supplies high-quality Ferric Chloride etchants, spent etchant recycling service, mineral acids, alkalis and sulfur products. Environmental management services are also offered
www.pvschemicals.com/technologies.asp

Newcut Inc.

Newcut manufactures close tolerance components in most metals including exotics, in thickness from .0005" to .100". This unique process produces burr and stress free parts in prototype to production quantities.
www.newcut.com

United Western Enterprises, Inc.

In addition to chemical etching, UWE provides in-house forming, laser welding, soldering, heat treating and plating. We have two laser welding machines to satisfy current demands and the needs of prospective customers.
www.uweinc.com

Chemcut Corporation

Chemcut Corporation manufactures wet processing equipment for the photo chemical milling and printed wiring board industries. Equipment is available for cleaning, developing, etching, resist stripping and drying.
www.chemcut.net

The Conard Corp.

Conard Corp has specialized in precision photo chemical metal etching for more than forty years, working with a wide range of metals and assisting hundreds of companies in utilizing photo etching. We provide engineering and design
www.conardcorp.com

Precision Micro Ltd

More than Europe's largest photo etching operation, Precision Micro is generally considered to be a technology leader having developed innovative process routes that have reset benchmarks for precision, accuracy and repeatability
www.precisionmicro.com

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News

Nickel-Palladium-Gold Plating Can Lower Costs
The soaring price of gold has resulted in substantially increased costs for many electroplated parts. In many cases, the gold component represents 80-90% of the part price.

Fabricated gold salts prices are more than $1800...
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Laser Evolved Etch Process (LEEP) Takes Complexity in its Stride
10,200 complex components; incorporating 61,200 sprung arms, each attached to a circular platform with a precision pierced 0.1mm diameter hole in the centre; for delivery in 48 hours. This was a challenge asked of Precision Micro,...
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Events

PCMI 2012 Fall Conference
October 6 - 12, 2012
Doubletree Suites by Hilton Santa Monica, California, US
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Testimonials

When I first purchased my PCM company, the only knowledge of chemical etching that I had was what I had learned from visiting my uncle's circuit board company.  I joined PCMI shortly after I purchased my company.   

Over the years the PCMI technical sessions and the chance to learn and talk with other owners and suppliers at meetings has contributed to my company's growth and profitability in an environmentally friendly manner.  

The cost of PCMI membership has been well worth the money.

Jerry Williams, President
United Western Enterprises, Inc.
Camarillo, California, USA