Orbotech Develops Breakthrough Laser Direct Imaging System for HDI, Flex and Rigid-Flex Mass Production

Designed for high speed throughput of up to 5,000 panels per day per in-line solution, the Paragon-Xpress 9 is a breakthrough LDI system for mass production, digital imaging of High Density Interconnects (HDI), Flex and Rigid-Flex applications. Featuring the same Large Scan Optics (LSO) Technology(TM) as Orbotech's well-established Paragon LDI family, the automated Paragon-Xpress 9 is now able to offer higher imaging accuracy and improved yields and productivity on the most advanced volume jobs - faster and more cost-effectively than was previously possible.

Commenting on the Paragon-Xpress 9 introduction, Mr. Hanan Gino, President of the PCB Division at Orbotech Ltd., said: "Our latest technological advancements in Paragon-Xpress 9 focus on boosting Paragon LDI performance to meet high volume and speed requirements. The system has already been field-proven in rigorous mass production environments with excellent results. Being able to achieve these throughput levels without having to compromise on quality represents a crucial milestone in the progress of modern PCB digital imaging and has opened the door to the widespread utilization of LDI for HDI mass production."

About Orbotech Ltd.

Orbotech is principally engaged in the design, development, manufacture, marketing and service of yield-enhancing and production solutions for specialized applications in the supply chain of the electronics industry. Orbotech's products include automated optical inspection (AOI), production and process control systems for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and AOI, test and repair systems for flat panel displays (FPDs). The Company also markets computer-aided manufacturing and engineering (CAM) solutions for PCB production. In addition, through its subsidiary, Orbograph Ltd., the Company develops and markets character recognition solutions to banks and other financial institutions, and has developed a proprietary technology for web-based, location-independent data entry for check processing and forms processing; and, through its subsidiaries, Orbotech Medical Denmark A/S and Orbotech Medical Solutions Ltd., is engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of specialized products for application in medical nuclear imaging. Of Orbotech's employees, more than one quarter are scientists and engineers, who integrate their multi-disciplinary knowledge, talents and skills to develop and provide sophisticated solutions and technologies designed to meet customers' long-term needs. Orbotech maintains its headquarters and its primary research, development and manufacturing facilities in Israel, and more than 30 offices worldwide. Orbotech's extensive network of marketing, sales and customer support teams throughout North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim, China and Japan deliver its knowledge and expertise directly to customers the world over. For more information visit www.orbotech.com.

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SOURCE: Orbotech Ltd.

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