This subject, to me, is huge. Direct laser imaging had one of its first
starts in the early/mid '80's with a company called Greyhawk systems.

Some of the fine folks there borrowed the idea from a now forgotten medical
device technology company. Can't remember the name.

The concept would forever change the then high density PCB design/imaging
world. It involved laser "writing" a direct design image on a liquid crystal
panel. Subsequently, using a very low frequency sensitive photo imageable
dry film, the LCD "wrote" its stored images onto the film. The project
coulda, shoulda worked but seemed a bit ahead of its time. Now is the time
for the latest and greatest.

As much time, money, and effort our best board shops put into their
photoploting and imaging processes, the LDI process puts them to shame
though not at all useful in all applications but for HDI and other hi-rel
requirements.

I'd sure appreciate information concerning advancements over the years or,
in this case, weeks and/or months.

Super stuff,

MoonMan

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