Medical technologyInnovation for success –Customized solutions in medical technology

Innovation for success

The purpose of medical technology is, in particular, to improve the quality of treatment

and life for patients, to enable patients to continue to live their lives independently

and to ensure they receive the best possible support in their treatment. It offers

solutions for improving current treatments and innovative products to provide patient

care.

Technological advances are constantly broadening the range of new, fascinating

opportunities for the development and manufacture of electronic devices. In the medi-

cal field especially, the use of new technologies leads to convincing solutions.

An important driver behind new developments is the progress the industry has made

in miniaturization. New technologies make it possible for increasingly complex devices

to combine more and more functions in less and less space. The advantages are

obvious. We can now conduct medical examinations and surgical procedures that

would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. The recent and ongoing advances

in the area of miniaturization enable even the most difficult examinations and

procedures to be minimally invasive. Implants can considerably improve patients’

quality of life. But aside from its functional advantages, the miniaturization of implants

is also a vital part of how accepted a product is among patients. The condition of

chronically ill patients can now be monitored seamlessly with the help of tiny devices

and without having a notably adverse effect on their mobility.

The demands placed on manufacturing technologies in the medical industry are

unusually high. Ensuring consistently high quality is an absolute must; reliability and

functionality have to be guaranteed at all times. Cicor is a reliable and innovative

partner in the development of convincing solutions for the medical industry. Our

expertise and experience in quality assurance and risk management, together with our

use of the latest design and development tools as well as manufacturingtechnologies

will be your success.

The challenges in medical technology

We are an international electronics supplier offering a wide range of production options for printed circuit board assembly, system assembly, box building, switch box construction, cable assembly, toolmaking and plastic injection molding.

As a global company with productionsites in Switzerland, Romania and Asia (Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and China), we use our synergies to offer solutions based on extensive experience.

Our offering comprises the development and manufacture of electronic components as well as complete devices and systems.

We see ourselves as a partner for the entire product lifecycle – from product development to serial production and after-sales services.

Safety and traceabilityThe traceability of components and system confi gurations is a key factor in being able to guarantee that quality requirements such as functional safety and system sta-bility can be met. Our quality data manage-ment system far exceeds what is legally required. It has an extensive range of functions that are confi gured according to each customer’s specifi c needs. Thanks to this system, we are able to offer customers a tailored level of traceability that meets stringent requirements.

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High demands on development processes and manufacturingServices and products in the fi eld of medi-cal technology demand a high degree of reliability and trust. As we hold the relevant ISO certifi cations, our customers can rest assured that we comply with all quality standards.

At Cicor, we develop and manufacture all medical devices under the same roof. Our philosophy: Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

Our hardware and software concepts are aligned with ISO 60601, while all software development processes adhere to ISO 62304.

The entire development process is fully documented with a view to the approval of the developed device. We use the lat-est technology, architectures and design methods to implement these regulatory requirements.

Competencies and services Development and industrialization of

hardware and software Advice and risk analyses Feasibility studies, specifi cations PCB layout Mold design Redesign / reverse engineering New Product Introduction (NPI), from

individual electronic modules to full systems with confi guration variants

Test concept development (AOI, fl ying probe test, ICT, functional testing, x-ray,

boundary & frame scan) Test engineering for hardware and

software Quality data management, ensuring

traceability throughout the entire product lifecycle Prototype production and testing Serial production Dedicated medical area with

dust-free assembly room After-sales service Lifecycle management

Certifi cations ISO 9001

Quality management systems ISO 13485

Medical devices – Quality management systems ISO 14001

Environmental management systems Development process certifi ed

according to ISO 9001 ISO 13485 Development in line with

ISO 14971 ISO 60601 ISO 62304

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Together with our customers we realize sophisticated, innovative and compelling solutions and devices for medical applica-tions.

We are specialized in the manufacture of precision injection molding tools, precision injection molded plastic parts and 3D-MID technology (three-dimensional injection molded interconnect devices).

This technology offers countless pos-sibilities in the miniaturization of elec-tronic circuits as it allows a near-arbitrary design of interconnect devices. Integrating mechanical and electronic functions into one component allows functional density to be increased signifi cantly. 3D-MIDs can also be used as housings as they enable optimal use of space and a reduction in assembly times and processing stages. Thinking outside the box is one of our key strengths.

Electronics and plastics injection moldingsolutions from a single provider

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As a leading manufacturer of sophisticated microelectronics and high-qualitysubstrates, we can provide you with a broad range of products and services of the highest standards. In the area of microelectronics, we offer state-of-the-art assembly and interconnect technologiesas well as packaging technologies, In the fi eld of substrate manufacturing and processing, we are characterized by the production of highly complex rigid, fl exible and rigid-fl exible printed circuit boards and substrates using thin-and thick-fi lm technology.

We work closely with our customers to develop and manufacture sophisticated products, ranging from prototypes tolarge-scale serial production. We offer a high degree of process stability combinedwith modern production facilities, con-sistent top-quality and absolute delivery reliability.

Technologies Flex, rigid and rigid-fl ex PCBs 1 to 32 layer boards High Density Interconnects (HDIs) Stacked and staggered via constructions Panel and reel-to-reel production Rigid and fl exible substrates using

thin- and thick-fi lm technology Multilayer circuits on polyimide,

LCP, silicone, FR-4, FR-4 High-Tg , polyimide glass, BT and BT-Epoxy, HF substrate

Microassembly CiP – Chip in polymer/plastic Packaging Screening, tests, reliability checks

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The demands placed on medical applica-tions are high: their reliability and func-tionality must be guaranteed at all times while designs keep becoming smaller, more fl exible and more complex. For implants that come in contact with human tissue in particular biocompatibility must always be ensured.

Cicor manufactures complex circuits of various materials and realizes ultra-fi ne structures, which can be less than 0.02 mm thick despite having a highfunctional density. Using CiP (chip in polymer/plastic) technology, the overall thickness of chip packages can be reduced to between 60 and 100 µm.

State-of-the-art technology now makesit possible to manufacture multilayer circuits from biocompatible materials or stretchable components in conjunction with multilayer technology on fl exible substrates..

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Reliability at every stage of the processThe success of product innovations is often decided during the planning and development phase. Cicor is a one-stop shop that supports you from initial ideato development, manufacture and testing.

We work very closely with our customers every step of the way to develop innova-tive solutions. We are developing today products that will prevail in application tomorrow.

Competencies and services Comprehensive and extensive

experience Detailed technical advice, development

and support Electronics design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Miniaturization Feasibility studies Use of biocompatible materials Fast prototyping Broad portfolio of surface fi nishing

Galvanic Au Immersion Sn Immersion Ag OSP ENIG ENEPIG ASIG Qualifi ed traceability of processes and

components Flexible manufacturing capacities Electrical, optical and thermal tests

Certifi cations ISO 9001

Quality management systems ISO 14001

Environmental management systems OHSAS 18001

Occupational health and safety management

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The Cicor Group offers comprehensive outsourcing services and sound advice on applications in the field of medical technology.

As a complete-solutions partner, we work together with our customers to develop innovative products and offer solutions that meet the needs of the market, reflect the latest trends and convince through their application.

Our broad portfolio of innovative tech-nologies, services and global production capacities offers the right solution for even the most demanding requirements, such as high-tech and high-reliability applications. Thanks to our focus on consistent quality and maximum traceability, rapid prototyp-ing, flexible choice of materials, miniatur-ization and realization of potential savings as well as our development and assembly services, Cicor is a partner that is able to meet the requirements of medical tech-nology using new ideas and cutting-edge solutions.

Customized solutions

Innovation for success

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Contact Cicor

EuropeElectronic SolutionsSwisstronics Contract Manufacturing AG Industriestrasse 8 9552 Bronschhofen I SwitzerlandPhone +41 71 913 73 73Fax +41 71 913 73 74info-europe@cicor.com Advanced Microelectronics & SubstratesCicorel SARoute de l’Europe 82017 Boudry I SwitzerlandPhone +41 32 843 05 00Fax +41 32 843 05 99info-europe@cicor.com

AmericaCicor Americas Inc.185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite #410 Cambridge MA  02138Phone +1 617 576 2005Fax +1 617 576 2001info-americas@cicor.com

AsiaCicor Asia Pte Ltd.45 Changi South Avenue 2#04-01 Singapore 486133 SingaporePhone +65 6546 16 60Fax +65 6546 65 76info-asia@cicor.com

Head office Cicor Management AGLeutschenbachstrasse 958050 Zurich I Switzerland Phone +41 43 811 44 05 Fax +41 43 811 44 09 info@cicor.com