NetVia Group Invests in High-Tech Drill and Reverse Pulse Plating System to Strengthen Advanced PCB Manufacturing Capabilities

Release Date: June 11, 2023

[June 11, 2023: Dallas, Texas] NetVia Group, a division of Epec Engineered Technologies and a premier U.S. manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs), has announced two major capital investments designed to further enhance quality, precision, and process control in its Dallas manufacturing facility.

NetVia has added a TongTai SDL-620 high-speed drill, known for its superior accuracy and multi-spindle flexibility, along with a complete upgrade to reverse pulse plating through the purchase of new dual rectification rectifiers. These moves are part of NetVia’s ongoing commitment to meet the increasingly demanding requirements of aerospace, defense, medical, and other mission-critical markets.

Key Benefits of These Investments:

• TongTai SDL-620 Drill:
  • Enhanced bond pad surface cleaning for reliable microelectronic connections.
  • Increases drilling throughput and registration accuracy across complex HDI boards.
  • Provides advanced control for tight tolerance builds used in high-layer count and high-density designs.
• Reverse Pulse Plating with New Rectifiers:
  • Replaces traditional DC plating with a cleaner, more uniform copper distribution.
  • Improves through-hole wall quality and reliability, especially on high aspect ratio holes.
  • Reduces voids and ensures superior copper coverage for demanding multilayer applications.

“These are not incremental upgrades; they are foundational improvements to the way we manufacture advanced PCBs,” said Ed McMahon, CEO of Epec. “By moving to reverse pulse plating and bringing in the SDL-620 drill, we’re elevating both quality and capability. This is what it takes to stay ahead in today’s high-tech electronics market.”

These investments align with NetVia’s strategy of operating as a fully integrated, high-mix, low-volume facility built for speed, complexity, and long-term reliability. Customers can now expect even tighter process control, better copper uniformity, and improved microvia integrity in every circuit board manufactured.

About NetVia Group

NetVia Group is a manufacturer of high-reliability, advanced circuit technology. For over 35 years, the most advanced and innovative technology companies have relied on NetVia Group for all their time-critical, high-performance PCB solutions.

About Epec Engineered Technologies

Epec is one of the fastest-growing high-technology electronics companies in North America, designing and manufacturing high-reliability products including printed circuit boards, custom battery packs, user interfaces, RF products, cable assemblies, and flexible heaters for OEMs around the world. Learn more at www.epectec.com.