The following document explores alternative technologies for making holes conductive as part of the DfE Printed Wiring Board Project and answers the following questions:
- Why should I switch to an alternative technology for making holes conductive (MHC)?
- Which MHC technologies were evaluated in the DfE Project?
- How may MHC technologies affect worker health and the environment?
- What kind of performance can I expect from direct metallization technologies?
- Will direct metallization reduce my costs?
- Does direct metallization use less water and energy?
- How does direct metallization compare to electroless copper overall?
- How can I make direct metallization work for my facility?
- What steps do I take to switch to direct metallization?
- Where can I find more information about pollution prevention in the PWB industry?