LPKF ProtoPaint LDS

The laser direct structuring (LDS) process is well known as a key factor in the production of smartphone and tablet antennas, but it is also becoming a significant player in LED lighting and the automotive arena. Now with LPKF ProtoPaint LDS, a new paint is available that turns a variety of spatial base bodies into three-dimensional molded interconnect devices.
Strip Conductors from a Spray Can
In series production, a non-machined part is used that is made from a plastic provided with an LDS additive in single-component injection molding. LPKF ProtoPaint LDS is an easy-to-apply paint that produces a functional coating, even without expensive injection molding tools. The LDS process then creates the structures on the paint coat.