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DEK Solar reveals range of enabling technologies for specialist PV applications08/03/2010
Screen printing leader DEK Solar has revealed a range of technologies designed to provide advanced support for specialist photovoltaic applications. In addition to the dedicated PV1200 and PV3000 solar platforms, DEK’s specialist platforms meet ...


Zhejiang Hongchen purchases even more solar metallization lines from DEK08/03/2010
Following last year’s purchase of several PV1200 photovoltaic metallization lines from DEK Solar in 2009, Zhejiang Hongchen has started the New Year extremely positively by purchasing more lines from the screen printing specialist. Selected as ...


DEK Solar continues to thrive in China; powers escalating market demand12/02/2010
DEK Solar is reflecting on an extremely positive Q4, having sold a record number of photovoltaic metallization lines in China. Most recently, the solar screen printing specialist completed a contract to supply a high-profile turnkey provider in the ...


DEK and Maxim SMT Technologies showcase latest innovations at Electronics Next 201005/02/2010
DEK is preparing to showcase a comprehensive range of advanced technologies and processes at this year’s Electronics Next exhibition in conjunction with the company’s agent Maxim SMT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Being held in New Delhi over February ...


Optimal stencil design? DEK shows that it’s elementary…20/01/2010
DEK recently encouraged its customers to become ‘de-DEK-tives’ in order to triumph in a prize draw held on its stand at Munich’s Productronica exhibition. Having now revealed the competition winner as Siemens AG’s Mr. Stanek, DEK has ...


DEK and Heller announce state-of-the-art drying technology for solar cell metallization20/01/2010
DEK Solar and Heller Industries have unveiled the results of a recent collaboration; a pioneering drying system that enhances the state-of-the-art PV3000 metallization line even further. The alliance between the market-leading screen printing and ...


DEK launches new VectorGuard® Double Layer Platinum stencil 11/01/2010
DEK has extended its popular VectorGuard® stencil portfolio with the addition of the double layer Platinum stencil, a unique stencil technology offering manufacturers a series of performance benefits over conventional screens. Launched at the ...


DEK customers can now extend their Horizon even further11/01/2010
Mass imaging specialist DEK has unveiled further enhancements to its popular Horizon screen printing platform. Now equipped with state-of-the-art new cover packages, Horizon features substantially improved usability and operator access for an ...


DEK challenges German electrical engineering skills shortage on home soil30/11/2009
The much-publicised skills shortage currently facing the German economy is causing concern across many critical industries, not least in the field of electronic engineering which has long been one of the country’s strongholds. Leading businesses ...


DEK teams up with Neutec Electronics to help customers in Switzerland expect even more26/11/2009
DEK has extended its trusted network of worldwide distributors with the addition of Neutec electronics, a market-leading SMT expert. The move is good news for DEK customers in the region who can now expect an even higher level of local service and ...


DEK and Stencil Franchisee, AGI, Demonstrate Advanced Technology Offering 25/11/2009
Showcasing the latest expansion of its global stencil network, DEK and new franchisee, Huntsville, Alabama-based AGI Corporation, opened the doors of their manufacturing operation to local customers on October 21, 2009. Attended by both leading EMS ...


DEK Safeguards Productivity with Sentinel Launch at Productronica25/11/2009
Screen printing and mass imaging world leader DEK chose Productronica earlier this month to launch Sentinel, a breakthrough productivity-enhancing solution that lowers the cost of achieving more good boards from the stencil printing process. In a ...


Matrix Corp Chooses DEK -- Again16/11/2009
Betting on a sure thing, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based EMS provider, Matrix Corp, again turned to DEK when its operation was ready to expand. Having partnered with the mass imaging leader in its early years, Matrix’s positive experience with ...


DEK Solar thinks beyond equipment to deliver PV process, support and service solutions04/11/2009
Following the widespread success of the award-winning PVP1200 platform and the recent European launch of the highly anticipated PV3000 metallization line, DEK Solar is consolidating its position as a major force on the solar stage. Talking recently ...


DEK to showcase product & process innovation at Productronica, Stand A2.40521/10/2009
The DEK team is currently looking forward to showcasing an extensive range of innovative technologies from Stand A2.405 at this year’s Productronica exhibition, including its newly re-energised Horizon platform. Being held from 10th – 13th ...


DEK celebrates prestigious Solar Industry Award at EU PVSEC 200907/10/2009
The team at DEK Solar is currently celebrating a historic award win, having topped the hotly-contested PV Process Equipment category at the Solar Industry Awards. The Solar Industry Award was presented to DEK’s Alternative Energy Business Manager, ...


DEK’s Paste Roll Height Monitor introduces a new level of process control21/09/2009
DEK has launched its brand new Paste Roll Height Monitor, an easy-to-use productivity tool designed to eliminate defects and improve end-of-line yield. Using lasers to detect the presence of solder paste, the new technology monitors the height of ...


VectorGuard® from DEK now even more accessible for customers in India25/08/2009
DEK’s popular VectorGuard® stencil range is now even more accessible for customers in India, following the extension of the company’s successful business partnership with Maxim SMT. Already distributing DEK capital equipment in the region, Maxim ...


DEK Galaxy Platform Enables LORD Corporation’s Product Development Initiatives25/08/2009
To progress development of its next-generation pre-applied underfill materials, LORD Corporation has selected DEK’s award-winning Galaxy platform. LORD, a Cary, North Carolina-based leading manufacturer of electronic materials, found the ...


DEK Solar Taps Andy Ure to Spearhead Americas Business Development24/08/2009
DEK Solar today announced the appointment of Andy Ure to the position of Alternative Energies Business Development Manager for the Americas, further underscoring the company’s commitment to support customers with unmatched expertise and broad ...


DEK’s DirEKt Ball Placement Technology Advances toward Microsphere Capability24/08/2009
Extending its capabilities for placing solder spheres at high speed, DEK’s proven DirEKt Ball Placement™ process now enables accurate solder sphere deposition for spheres as small as 200µm in diameter with pitches as tight as 300µm. With the ...


DEK Raises the Bar on DirEKt Coat™ Technology11/08/2009
Anticipating future requirements for high-volume wafer adhesive and coating applications, DEK has enhanced the process capability of its award-winning DirEKt Coat™ technology by a factor of three. With Cp>2@+/- 12.5µm and a 7µm Total Thickness ...


Galaxy Thin Wafer System from DEK Enhances Process Capability for HVM Thinned Wafer Applications 03/08/2009
Building on its highly successful Galaxy imaging platform, DEK has used the foundation of the technology’s supreme accuracy and precision to develop a system specifically for processing thinned silicon wafers. The new Galaxy Thin Wafer System ...


DEK’s Paste Roll Height Monitor introduces a new level of process control27/07/2009
DEK has launched its brand new Paste Roll Height Monitor, an easy-to-use tool designed to eliminate defects and improve end-of-line yield. Using lasers to detect the presence of solder paste, the new technology monitors the height of the paste roll ...


DEK to present breakthrough frontside conductor improvements at EU PVSEC27/07/2009
Stand B5/73 DEK Solar will use this year’s EU PVSEC exhibition to reveal how standard print processes can be developed to yield dramatic efficiency gains. Being held over September 21st – 25th in Hamburg, Germany, the show will see DEK Senior ...


DEK Solar to showcase breakthrough solar metallization advances at EU PVSEC; Stand B5/7326/07/2009
Stand B5/73 DEK Solar has confirmed plans to showcase its latest breakthrough photovoltaic metallization solutions at the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition. Being held from September 21st – 25th in Hamburg, Germany, ...


DEK Honors Continuing Education Commitment, Donates Printing System to Cal Poly20/07/2009
Upholding its pledge to support educational advance that promotes electronics innovation, DEK announces that it has donated a Horizon 03i printing system to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, further enabling the ...


Aspiring to higher yields and less rework? DEK’s Consumables are Process Improvement Products 03/07/2009
Recognising that too many print processes are compromised by poor quality Consumables, DEK’s Process Improvement Products are designed to boost productivity and yield, reduce the risk of defects and minimise rework. Many factors contribute to ...


DEK Solar adds another bright spark to its global Alternative Energies team30/06/2009
DEK Solar continues its commitment to illuminating the solar energy sector following the announcement that Robin Bancroft has joined its team. Newly appointed as Alternative Energies Business Development Manager for Western Europe, Robin’s ...


JJS Electronics Ltd. future proofs operations with Horizon 03i print platform29/06/2009
Contract Manufacturer JJS Electronics Ltd. has purchased a DEK Horizon 03i screen printing platform, continuing the company’s longstanding relationship with the mass imaging leader. The purchase was motivated by the platform’s ability to ...


DEK and CHAD to Demonstrate Enhanced Thin Wafer Capabilities at Semicon West22/06/2009
Debuting its most recent technology advance, mass imaging leader DEK will showcase the company’s new thin wafer processing expertise from booth #811 at the upcoming Semicon West event in San Francisco, California. A full line solution that ...


DEK Expands Stencil Manufacturing Franchise04/06/2009
Building on its comprehensive base of global stencil manufacturing operations, DEK has recently expanded its stencil franchise through a partnership with Mexican-based equipment representative and stencil franchisee, InterLatin. The DEK-InterLatin ...


DEK US-based Stencil Operations Receive Official ITAR Registration29/05/2009
Further extending its world-class stencil manufacturing capabilities, DEK announces that the company has applied for and been granted official International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration. This status enables the mass imaging ...


Ningbo Solar extends manufacturing capability; installs eight DEK metallization lines21/05/2009
Ningbo Solar has purchased eight metallization lines from DEK Solar in a bid to extend its capacity to deliver high quality solar cells to the global marketplace. One of the world’s leading photovoltaic manufacturers, Ningbo Solar decided to ...


DEK continues winning streak with award trio in Asia11/05/2009
The team at DEK are currently celebrating the company’s recent winning streak, having collected three prestigious industry awards during April’s Nepcon Shanghai exhibition. The mass imaging leader’s advanced Photon screen printing platform did ...


Zhejiang Hongchen expands capacity with a further DEK Solar metallization line06/05/2009
Following the highly successful performance of a recently purchased DEK Solar PV1200 photovoltaic metallization line, Zhejiang Hongchen has confirmed the purchase of a further line from the alternative energies expert. Designed to meet increased ...


DEK launches Verification & Traceability Software Suite 01/05/2009
DEK recently unveiled its brand new Verification & Traceability Software Suite at this year’s Apex exhibition in Las Vegas. This innovative technology delivers effective process control and workflow support through proactive verification of ...


DEK PV1200 attracts huge interest at Photon Munich01/05/2009
Screen printing specialist DEK attracted an unprecedented amount of interest with its compelling next-generation PV1200 solar metallization line at the recent Photon exhibition in Munich. One aspect of the heightened levels of interest, according ...


DEK launches Stinger; brand new low volume adhesive dispenser01/05/2009
DEK has launched its brand new Stinger* technology, an integrated low volume adhesive dispense module enabling dual function capability from a single screen printing platform. Ideal for customers working with mixed technology boards for example, ...


Winning streak at DEK reinforces global technology leadership 01/05/2009
DEK is currently celebrating an unprecedented winning streak, having collected four awards recognising its global contributions in service and innovation this year to date. Proving that even in challenging economic conditions, the company’s ...


DEK presents ProFlow® Evolution; extends award-winning technology’s capability & process window20/04/2009
Since DEK introduced its ProFlow® enclosed print head system over a decade ago, it has been recognised industry-wide for its ability to advance materials deposition applications around the world. Today, DEK has extended the capabilities and process ...


DEK Reaches Agreement to Move Italy Distribution Channel17/04/2009
DEK, the global industry leader in screen printing and mass imaging, has reached an agreement with Southern Europe distribution specialist Prodelec to exclusively handle DEK platform product and support in Italy. As part of a series of initiatives ...


DEK shows next-generation solar metallization solutions at Shanghai16/04/2009
See DEK in Hall 6, Booth T621 DEK shows next-generation solar metallization solutions at Shanghai DEK is showing its next generation solar metallization line solutions at the SNEC PV Power Expo 2009 event in Pudong, Shanghai from the 6th to 8th ...


APEX Visitors Invited for FREE Process Advice18/03/2009
Mass Imaging leader and screen printing technology pioneer, DEK, is inviting all APEX attendees to discover how to get even more out of their print process and yield better products while lowering overall costs. From booth #2412, DEK technology ...


DEK Gives APEX Attendees Look at Future-Proofed Technologies16/03/2009
From DEK booth #2412 at this year’s APEX event, being held over March 31 – April 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, visitors will witness the ultimate in product versatility and choice for a truly future-proofed investment and productivity advantage. ...


DEK INTERNATIONAL GMBH RECEIVES INTEL’S PRESTIGIOUS SUPPLIER CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD05/03/2009
ZURICH, March 4, 2009 – DEK International GmBh has received Intel Corporation’s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award recognizing world-class, outstanding performance in 2008. This award is Intel’s highest honor for ...


DEK launches new stencil solution for ultra fine-pitch printing27/02/2009
DEK has announced the launch of its VectorGuard® Platinum stencil technology. Now available for DEK customers in Asia, Europe and the Americas, the new technology provides semiconductor manufacturers with an ideal solution for a diverse range of ...


DEK launches new stencil solution for ultra fine-pitch printing23/02/2009
DEK has announced the launch of its VectorGuard® Platinum stencil technology. Now available for DEK customers in Asia, Europe and the Americas, the new technology provides semiconductor manufacturers with an ideal solution for a diverse range of ...


Selection of DEK Horizon 03i Underpins DCI Quality Commitment16/02/2009
As an electronic design and manufacturing firm that places particular emphasis on quality control and high yield manufacturing principles, DCI Incorporated approaches resource investment with exceptionally high standards. When the Olathe, ...


DEK Solar illuminates sector with truly global reach04/02/2009
Delivering a fast-track to effective commercial photovoltaic production, DEK’s advanced PV1200 metallization line continues to build on the company’s ‘Expect More’ philosophy worldwide. Backed by an extensive global reach and support ...


DEK takes next-generation solar metallization solution to Munich27/01/2009
See DEK in Hall C2, Stand D-37 DEK is showing it’s next generation solar metallization line at the 2009 Photon technology Exhibition in Munich on the 4-6 March. The screen printing specialist is highlighting a wide range of innovative solar ...


DEK takes next-generation solar metallization solution to Munich27/01/2009
See DEK in Hall C2, Stand D-37 DEK is showing it’s next generation solar metallization line at the 2009 Photon technology Exhibition in Munich on the 4-6 March. The screen printing specialist is highlighting a wide range of innovative solar ...


DEK customers secure a future-proofed productivity advantage with value-driven Horizon platform26/01/2009
Horizon from DEK is currently changing what manufacturers can expect from the screen printing marketplace, delivering significantly more choice and value to generate a future-proofed productivity advantage. With the flexibility and freedom of ...


DEK to showcase product and process innovation at Southern Electronics 2009, Stand 14721/01/2009
The DEK team is inviting visitors to this year’s Southern Electronics Show to unlock the potential of their print process with a wide range of advanced technologies. Being held over 11th – 12th February 2009 at FIVE in Farnborough, UK, Southern ...


Leading University awards DEK Chairman honorary doctorate17/12/2008
DEK Chairman John Knowles has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration Award from Bournemouth University. Prestigious recognition of John’s achievements at DEK and of his work with the educational institution, the doctorate is ...


DEK delivers Solar Solutions for the Thin-Film Generation 25/11/2008
DEK Solar has revealed that its PV1200 photovoltaic metallization platform is not only being deployed around the world to meet the challenges of silicon wafers but also, to meet the commercial challenges of thin-film substrates. Using its proven ...


DEK Solar expands global reach with new additions06/11/2008
DEK Solar has announced two new key personnel additions to its dynamic team, expanding the company’s capabilities in the fast-growing photovoltaic sector even further. Zhang Jun joins the DEK Solar team in China as Customer Support Engineer, while ...


DEK boosts throughput and flexibility with new Dual Lane RTC platform21/10/2008
DEK has launched a breakthrough new platform, substantially extending manufacturing throughput and flexibility beyond conventional limitations. Europa Dual Lane RTC combines innovative dual lane and board transport technologies with DEK’s proven ...


DEK extends Instinctiv™ V9 software capabilities with 2D Inspection control10/10/2008
DEK has unveiled its brand new 2D Inspection (2Di) V9 software tool, adding even more functionality to the next-generation Instinctiv™ V9 advanced machine user interface. Delivering enhanced control of the mass imaging specialist’s proven ...


DEK Solar offers fast-track to efficient commercial photovoltaic production08/10/2008
DEK Solar’s proven PV1200 metallization solution continues to raise the bar for customers in this fast-growing sector. Revolutionising what solar cell manufacturers can expect from their equipment, the advanced metallization line delivers a ...


DEK Reveals Remarkable New Metallization System and Uses Real Silicon Cells24/09/2008
Precision screen printing specialist DEK chose this year’s EU PVSEC show in Valencia to reveal its new PV1200 Metallization line to the European market. It is the first time that DEK has directly promoted its innovative new solution in this ...


DEK Technology Goes Cross Country15/08/2008
Taking its mass imaging solutions from the South to the Midwest in one month’s time, DEK will offer assembly specialists the opportunity to discover first hand why customers expect and receive more from the leader in materials deposition. DEK ...


Michael Brianda Appointed as DEK President13/08/2008
DEK International has announced that Michael Brianda has been appointed to the position of Company President, with immediate effect. Previously serving as Global Sales & Marketing Director, Brianda’s new role sees him continue an impressive career ...


DEK takes next-generation solar metallization solution to Valencia07/08/2008
DEK is preparing to take its next generation solar metallization line to the 23rd EU PVSEC exhibition, being held over September 1st – 4th in Valencia. The screen printing specialist will be highlighting a wide range of innovative solar ...


Mayor of Chickerell visits DEK’s Weymouth facility 07/08/2008
DEK recently enjoyed a visit from the Mayor of Chickerell who visited its state-of-the-art facility in Weymouth to find out more about how the global company is contributing to the business community in the Dorset region and beyond. Forming part of ...


Latest VectorGuard® Technology from DEK Earns Advanced Packaging Award22/07/2008
When DEK’s revolutionary VectorGuard® stencil technology was introduced six years ago, the company pledged ongoing engineering investments to deliver foil designs to serve countless next-generation applications. Living up to this promise, DEK’s ...


DEK Packaging and Solar Advancements on Display at Semicon West 200819/06/2008
Building on its decades of materials deposition expertise, DEK has developed several unique advanced technology systems to enable next-generation semiconductor packaging and solar cell production processes. At the upcoming Semicon West event, ...


DEK Goes Live Twice at Nürnberg28/05/2008
In a rare treat for exhibition visitors, two DEK machines will be operating live on the show floor at SMT Nürnberg – one on the Production Line and another in a live benchmark arena where visitors can compare different systems and suppliers. Both ...


DEK releases a sweeping range of innovative product functionality improvements. 28/05/2008
Screen printing and mass imaging specialist DEK has announced the release of a host of performance and productivity improvements that sweep across its entire Horizon product line. All three models in the platform now boast industry leading machine ...


Discover DEK technologies in action at National Electronics Week, Stand A1028/05/2008
The DEK team is preparing to take its manufacturing solution to the inaugural National Electronics Week (NEW), being held at London’s Earls Court 2 over June 17th – 19th. In addition to showcasing powerful print platforms, Productivity Tools, ...


See DEK’s ‘Expect More’ philosophy in action at SMT Nuremberg, Stand 7-20513/05/2008
DEK has confirmed plans to attend this year’s SMT Nuremberg exhibition, being held over 3rd – 5th June. The mass imaging leader will highlight its ‘Expect More’ philosophy in action, bringing a whole host of leading-edge technologies to the ...


DEK announces precision screens for PV cell production13/05/2008
Superior quality and delivery boost solar industry response to rapidly growing demand DEK has followed up the launch of its PV1200 turnkey solar-cell metallization line and optimised PVP1200 screen printer by announcing the availability of ...


DEK Celebrates its 40th 23/04/2008
Celebrating 40 years in business, mass imaging specialist DEK is using this significant milestone to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to providing customers with innovative solutions. From playing a pivotal role in the development of ...


DEK INTERNATIONAL GMBH RECEIVES INTEL’S PREFERRED QUALITY SUPPLIER AWARD16/04/2008
WEYMOUTH, UK, April 16, 2008 – DEK International GmBh was named a recipient of Intel Corporation’s 2007 Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for outstanding performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel’s success. ...


DEK Wins Big in Las Vegas, Earns Three Industry Awards09/04/2008
For electronics industry specialists who want the most advanced and cost-effective materials deposition technologies available, DEK is a sure bet. Over the three days at APEX in Las Vegas last week, DEK’s leadership position was again confirmed as ...


DEK appoints new General Manager for the Americas08/04/2008
DEK has announced the appointment of Brian Lau as new General Manager for the Americas. Charged with overseeing the company’s market-leading equipment business, customer service group, and rep and distributor networks in the Americas, Lau will ...


DEKsolar.com goes live!25/03/2008
DEK has launched a brand new website dedicated purely to solar cell manufacture. Reinforcing the mass imaging leader’s proven authority in this field, DEKsolar.com delivers a valuable online resource for manufacturers looking to compete in ...


New DEK Dual Lane technology delivers high throughput without compromise30/10/2007
DEK has launched its brand new Dual Lane solution, enabling manufacturers to double their output from a line by implementing Dual Lane operation in place of a single lane setup. Delivering substantial flexibility at machine level, this new ...





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