Graphic plc to save operational costs with Orbotech Sprint-8 inkjet legend printer

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(2010), "Graphic plc to save operational costs with Orbotech Sprint-8 inkjet legend printer", Circuit World, Vol. 36 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/cw.2010.21736bab.002

Graphic plc to save operational costs with Orbotech Sprint-8 inkjet legend printer

Article Type: Industry news From: Circuit World, Volume 36, Issue 2

Graphic plc, a leading British manufacturer of high-technology interconnect PCBs, has purchased a Sprint™-8 inkjet legend printer. Graphic state that the Sprint-8 inkjet legend printer gives them the opportunity to achieve more significant cost savings in legend printing than is possible with traditional techniques. In addition, the system allows them to achieve fast turn around by eliminating the stencils and several processes. They have been impressed with its serialization capabilities which contribute to the highest levels of traceability. As a producer of high-technology PCBs, Graphic’s ability to continue achieving product advancement while still meeting strict quality standards and cycle time demands is essential.

With its unique UCI technology™ (UV Curing Integrated), Sprint-8 delivers the highest quality legend imaging with fast speed at the lowest cost per print for all PCB applications. Sprint-8 printers deliver new innovations for inkjet legend printing. With its high-performance print heads and electronics, Sprint-8 can image even the most challenging legend jobs efficiently and accurately. Sprint-8 operation is simple and easy, requiring only minimal training. Key benefits include significantly reduced cycle time, yield improvement with minimized panel handling requirements, and improved operational efficiencies – all while realizing major cost savings.

Graphic plc is a PCB fabricator specialising in high technology, and has two “state-of-the-art” manufacturing facilities one based in Crediton, Devon England and the other in Donnguan, Mainland China. The Crediton facility is the head office for Graphic plc and focuses on leading edge technology. With a large capital investment plan now and in the future it is well placed to be one of the most technically competent companies in Europe. Currently employing 170 people approximately, it holds most international approvals. From this location, customers across the world in the medical, military, aerospace and general Industry sectors are serviced with high technology, quality products in small to medium volumes. For more information, visit: www.graphic.plc.uk