Homebrew PCBs

mikezcnc wrote:

> Stefan,
> 
> Yes. It is a replacement technology for existing wet-type. On a 
> second thought, I am not sure if they don't need a second step 
> similar to our 'tinning process'. Here's a website in Italy: 
> http://www.new-system.com/ Talking to the ink company in GB is like 
> talking to a bride that just won Miss Universe contest...
> 
> www.avecia.com I would love to put them out of business.
> 
> 
> Mike


   Note there are brochures for the other two, but not the board printer.  It is 
not the first or likely the last attempt at one of these, and they tend to fail 
in the marketplace from one undesireable quality or another.  Even if it works 
flawlessly, it has to compete as well, and the large scale inertia is a tough 
thing to overcome.  Similar to trying to dent a mountain by shooting BB's at it, 
it has to be one heck of a BB to even make an impression and become more than a 
tiny niche product..

   In other words, wish them good luck, but at the same time keep an eye out in 
the news for their obituary within the next year or two.  The other two look 
more practical though, so they may stay in with those at least even if the other 
doesn't catch on.

   There are high end versions of some normal printers like Epson that use 
similar inks etc.  Have to wonder if they aren't the guts from a wider 
distribution printer with their own controller and extra hardware.

Alan