About Flero STARTEAM — FST.
Our third and latest factory addition — this time, we set our sights beyond Asia to Europe, marking a significant step in strengthening our services for our European clientele.
Nestled in the town of Flero (Brescia province) in northern Italy, we have acquired C.T.B Circuiti Stampati, now Flero STARTEAM (FST), ideally positioned with easy access to major business hubs. This expansion symbolises our commitment to global growth and our dedication to bringing enhanced flexibility and technical capabilities closer to our European customers.
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PRODUCTION AREA
Flero STARTEAM — FST:
A Hub for Innovation.
We focus on the following areas:
- Prototyping: Fast and accurate development of your ideas
- Sample Production: Validate the design before full-scale manufacturing
- Specialised High Mix Low Volume (HMLV) manufacturing
- Quick Turn Services: Rapid response for urgent projects
- Customised Solutions: Designed specifically for your requirements
- Mass Production Shift: Seamless transition to our larger factories in Thailand (PST) or China (JST)
Additive Inkjet Solder Mask Printing
Did you know additive inkjet solder mask printing can make PCB production faster, more consistent, and more efficient?
Shifting from traditional to additive solder mask processes, we’ve integrated Notion Systems’ n.jet solder mask system with Peters Group’s Elpejet® IJ 2467 inkjet ink at our FST factory in Italy—bringing advanced precision and sustainability directly into our production workflow.
The Process
Pre-treatment → Printing → Curing (Cutting three steps)
Additive inkjet technology allows us to deliver PCB production that is smarter, greener, and more cost‑efficient.
Why Additive Solder Mask Technology?
Precision
Inkjet ejects picolitre droplets with high accuracy.
Efficiency
Less waste, lower investment, reduced energy and labour. 50% reduction of steps and 50% energy savings.
Flexibility
Digital process enables localised thickness and design flexibility for prototyping and HMLV.
Quality
Optical alignment and vacuum print stage ensure consistent accuracy.
Precision
Inkjet ejects picolitre droplets with high accuracy.
Efficiency
Less waste, lower investment, reduced energy and labour. 50% reduction of steps and 50% energy savings.
Flexibility
Digital process enables localised thickness and design flexibility for prototyping and HMLV.
Quality
Optical alignment and vacuum print stage ensure consistent accuracy.
s.mask Initiative: Advancing Digital Solder Mask Technology
Beyond our own integration of Notion Systems and Peters Group technology at FST Italy, STARTEAM GLOBAL also became a part of the s.mask initiative, collaborating with Würth Elektronik Group and Peters Group to enhance industry discussions on digital solder mask technology.
Following a successful roadshow, leading up to the Productronica in Munich, the initiative ended the year of 2025 with many successful in‑depth technical discussions.
The initiative encouraged open dialogue, new ideas, and experimentation—strengthening the industry momentum toward smarter, more flexible PCB manufacturing.
We continue to support the progress sparked by the s.mask initiative. Stay tuned for future roadshows and upcoming events.
Factory Details.
STARTEAM Global Italy S.r.l.
Email
sales@starteam.gobal
Address
Via Manzoni 22
25020 Flero (Bs)
Italy