LPKF Laser & Electronics North America

⚡RF engineers exploring next-gen antenna designs — this is worth a look. A recent study explores Laser-Induced Deep Etching (LIDE) as a breakthrough method for fabricating dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) — especially in the mmWave and Ka-band range. Unlike laser ablation, LIDE uses ultrashort pulses to locally modify fused silica, followed by chemical etching. The result? Ultra-smooth, high-aspect-ratio features with sub-30 µm accuracy and no microcracks, even in brittle glass. Researchers successfully etched cylindrical DRA cavities with clean 22 GHz mode excitation. The reported Q-factors suggest a real path to rapid prototyping and low-volume production — where tight tolerances and speed matter most. More RF teams are now turning to LPKF ProtoLasers to bring this level of precision in-house. By skipping long fab cycles and enabling complex geometries, they're accelerating antenna development without compromising performance. 🔍 Can laser-based glass structuring unlock faster, cleaner antenna manufacturing? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKAuiykv #RFdesign #mmWave #PCBprototyping #LaserMicroMachining #AntennaEngineering #LPKF

Join us at DMEMS 2025! 📅 April 23–24 | 📍 Booth #632 | 📌 Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA   LPKF is heading to the Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show—and we’re bringing the ProtoMat S104 with us!   Whether you're designing high-frequency RF circuits, multilayer PCBs, or evaluating advanced materials, the S104 delivers fast, precise, in-house PCB prototyping with zero outsourcing delays.   🛠️ Why stop by our booth?   See live demos of the ProtoMat S104 in action   Explore how in-house prototyping accelerates R&D cycles   Talk shop with our PCB experts   📣 If you're attending #DMEMS2025, come visit Booth 632—we’d love to connect!   #LPKF #PCBPrototyping #ElectronicsManufacturing #DMEMS #ProtoMat #RapidPrototyping #HardwareInnovation

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Performance Technologies Group to represent LPKF in the Northeastern United States. With over twenty-five years’ experience selling top of the line equipment into the electronics industry, PTG now adds LPKF’s Laser Depaneling and SMT Stencil equipment to their portfolio.  

Excited to attend the Dallas SMTA event tomorrow in Plano, TX. Swing by the LPKF booth tomorrow from 10am - 4pm to talk about improving the quality of your depaneling process. Register below! Last year the event was well attended so hope to see some familiar faces. https://lnkd.in/e9qpsQyM

Thanks to I-Connect007 for the interview with Jake Benz on recent advancements in Laser Depaneling. Watch it below!! 📺 💡

Laser Micromachining Enables the Future of Wearable Hydration Sensors   Measuring skin hydration accurately has been a long-standing challenge in dermatology. Traditional methods, like electrical impedance-based sensors, only penetrate the outermost 15µm of skin, limiting their effectiveness in diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and xerosis cutis. These approaches often require bulky equipment and controlled environments, making real-time, at-home monitoring difficult.   Now, a breakthrough: wireless, battery-free hydration sensors developed by researchers at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University. These sensors can measure skin moisture up to 1mm in depth and wirelessly transmit data to any NFC-enabled smartphone—eliminating the need for traditional lab-based diagnostics and enabling precise, real-time monitoring in any setting.   A recent Science Advances study highlights how precision fabrication played a key role in making this innovation possible. One critical tool? The LPKF ProtoLaser U4—used in the early prototyping stages to pattern double-sided copper-clad laminates (Pyralux AP8535R, DuPont Inc.). The U4’s laser micromachining capabilities allowed for the creation of thin, flexible circuits, ensuring the device’s biocompatibility, accuracy, and seamless skin integration.   Want to see how laser micromachining is shaping the future of wearable medical devices? #WearableTech #LaserMicromachining #MedicalInnovation #Dupont #ProtoLaserU4 #Pyralux #NorthwesternUniversity

First day of IPC APEX! ✈️ 🎉 The Jakes welcome you to Anaheim. Come see LPKF Laser & Electronics North America at booth 4716 to talk about anything Laser Depaneling & Stencil Laser related. Dave Kotlarek is also here this week as well to discuss your prototyping needs. The CuttingMaster 2240CX is up and running to demonstrate CleanCut capabilities, see it in action and see the difference for yourself! #LPKF #Anaheim #IPCAPEX #LaserDepaneling

Check out LPKF's latest advancements in LIDE technology. https://lnkd.in/gpbxrc6F #LIDE #MicrosystemTechnology #LPKF

Less than a week away to IPC APEX 2025! 👏 🤖 If you haven't already registered you can use the link below and use our special promo code (LPKF417) to register for FREE. https://lnkd.in/gTWqkpJZ We will be showcasing our CuttingMaster 2240, our 40-watt green laser that excels at cutting FR4 & ceramics. Our 2000 series machines are the most compact laser depaneling machines on the market and come in both manual load and conveyer in-line options, ready for production. Find us at booth 4716 next week March 18th-20th. Come ready with questions! Any one of our sales reps will be able to talk to you about your specific application. #IPCAPEX #ElectronicManufacturing #SMT #LaserDepaneling

Really appreciate Patrick Hindle for the shout out. Thanks for sharing this!