Start with the news release Double-layer stencils suit component manufacture from DEK, which we summarised at the time by saying "DEK has extended its Vectorguard stencil portfolio with the addition of double-layer Platinum stencil technology.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Deposition masks suit vacuum applications from Tecan: "Tecan's electroforming process produces tightly toleranced display masks with burr-free aperture edges and controllable draft angles to ensure optimum print definition.".
 
In September 2005, we covered the news from Cookson Electronics - take a look at Stencils claim exceptional paste volume control which says: "Alphaform electroformed stencils are designed for ultra-fine-pitch tolerances in surface mount and microelectronics applications, and for high volume assemblers.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Precision Micro, Alliance focuses nanotechnology resources, as well as Stork brings expertise in electroformed stencils from DEK, and Semiconductor leadframes made to order from Tecan Components.