Excellon Installs COBRA Hybrid Laser at Innovative Circuits

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Excellon is pleased to announce the successful installation of a second COBRA Hybrid Laser System at Innovative Circuits, located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Excellon COBRA Hybrid Laser System uniquely combines both UV and CO₂ (IR) laser sources on a single platform—making it ideal for high-density prototype and production printed circuit boards (PCBs).

John Strubbe, Plant Manager and Director of Operations at Innovative Circuits, commented on the installation, “Innovative Circuits is growing. We conducted a comprehensive review of the two current vendors we have on-site. A key requirement was a hybrid laser system that included both UV and CO₂ capabilities. After evaluating available solutions in North America using a scoring method I’ve applied throughout my career—based on technology, quality, responsiveness, delivery, and cost—it was clear that Excellon stood out."

He continued, "What truly set the COBRA laser apart were metrics like MTBF (mean time between failures), consistency, and repeatability. With this system, we’ve reduced operating costs, eliminated production bottlenecks, and improved yields. However, the most significant factor was the lower and more transparent servicing costs. The COBRA helped us achieve the next level in PCB technology.”

Innovative Circuits, Inc. specializes in quick-turn, made-to-order fabrication of rigid-flex and complex rigid PCBs. The company is ITAR registered and ISO 9001:2015 certified, focusing on high-quality domestic manufacturing.

Mike Sparidaens, Vice President of Sales at Excellon, added, “The COBRA Hybrid Laser System is designed to handle the most demanding rigid and flexible circuit board designs. Renowned globally for its reliability and precision, the system is a perfect fit for Innovative Circuits. We've had a long-standing relationship with their team and are proud to support their continued growth with the installation of a second COBRA system.”