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Issue 143 August 2024 PCMI Journal 39
The Evolution of Direct Imaging
John Wilson, Director of Technical Services, MIVA Technologies GmbH
My presentation outlines the evolution of direct imaging from CRT, LCD, and finally DLP.
This development path started with early attempts in the 1980s utilizing blue laser and has led to dedicated
high-energy wavelength technologies required in today’s photo-lithography.
I will cover the next steps of DI technology, from maskless microelectronics applications to high-resolution
high throughput printed electronics and chemical milling.
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John Wilson is Director of Technical Services for MIVA Technologies GmbH.
He started work in PCB manufacturing in the UK before moving on to become general
Manager at one of the UK´s leading manufacturers of precision photo masks.
As a communicative and creative end-user, he helped MIVA Technologies improve and
adapt their machines to the needs of the high-resolution imaging market.
Having been around MIVA machines for 25 years, John brings in-depth experience to
the MIVA team. He is active in helping to develop new products and supporting our
machines in the field across a wide range of applications, from microelectronics, printed
electronics, PCBs, chemical etching, etc.
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