The considerable design freedom of our technology combined with the strong electrical conductivity of our LigaFlex© material allows us to push the limits of miniaturisation. We can therefore offer a clear competitive advantage over traditional methods.
MEMS probes can have complex geometries, with some very delicate elastic structures. Our technology offers not only excellent design freedom but also guarantees high geometrical precision.
MEMS probes come in a wide range of sizes and are usually flat pieces. The most common geometries are 'cantilever' or 'vertical buckling beam'. They are delivered either as individual parts or in sheets. This makes them easier to handle and avoids accidental bending. MEMS probes are often thin: in the region of 50 to 70 µm, which is about the thickness of a hair.
Material is an essential factor in MEMS probes applications. It must combine low electrical resistivity, good wear-resistance and high elastic properties. To date, the material that comes closest to having these characteristics is LigaFlex™, which is a NiFe alloy. Other materials that reduce electrical resistivity are currently being studied.
"We have forged a partnership of trust and excellence with Mimotec around the design of Audemars Piguet's 24-carat galvanic gold sconces. Together, we pushed the limits of our respective expertise by investing in this project of unparalleled complexity. Their perseverance, technical skills and sense of human relations enabled us to move forward serenely during this long-term project."
"Carl F. Bucherer would like to thank Mimotec for their professionalism. For several years now, we have entrusted them with the manufacture of numerous technical components, requiring extreme precision, and this to our great satisfaction. Whether it be in terms of project management, the quality of the components or the deadlines, they have always met our expectations. Thanks to their know-how, we were able to incorporate CLR-Liga technology into our components to avoid any risk of counterfeiting."