PFCC
(Polymer Flip Chip Corporation), a world leader in RF-ID tag and
Smart Card production, has chosen MRSI to provide turn-key automation
for the company's new 40,000 square foot high-volume RF-ID tag
and Smart Card manufacturing facility located in Billerica,
Massachusetts, it was announced today.
MRSI, a world leading supplier of capital equipment for
electronic packaging, will provide turn-key production lines which
include capability for material handling, stencil printing,
dispensing and assembly. The MRSI-375 will be used as the high-volume
Flip Chip Bonder. The MRSI-170 series of dispensers will be used to
perform various dispense operations such as underfill and
encapsulation. In addition, MRSI will work with other industry
leading equipment suppliers to provide turnkey bumping and assembly
of RF-ID Tag and Smart Card devices.
In making the announcement, Richard Estes, PFCC Chief
Operating Officer, stated that "This new facility will provide
PFCC a very cost effective solution for high volume manufacturing
with a capability to produce millions of RF-ID devices per year,
using the patented PFCñ process,
with significant additional expansion possible."
MRSI Vice President Daniel Crowley commented that
"We welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with PFCC.
MRSI's experience in automation, our global support capability,
and proven technology will provide the tools for PFCC to continue to
be a leading world player in this market."
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