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MID Specialist with High Innovation Potential


2E has been involved in MID technology for more than a decade. The term MID stands for Mechatronic Integrated Devices, describing both the method of production as well as the function of the


component. Since 2004 the world’s first mass-produced MID component for the automobile industry has been produced on a fully automated production line for hot-embossed MID assembly groups.


Further well-established production processes for MID components are 2-Shot Injection Moulding (2C) and Laser Direct Structuring (LDS), which was developed and patented by LPKF. Due to high tool costs and low flexibility with regard to layout modification the 2-Shot process is only suitable for very large quantities. In contrast, the LDS process can be used economically even in the production of small quantities.


The basic principle is the use of precision moulded components made of laser-activated substrate. The layout of the conductor path is written directly onto the injection moulded component by laser. A compounded additive is simultaneously activated in the plastic material. During the subsequent current-free metallisation the conductor paths with the required width and layer thickness are formed exactly on the previously layered track.


In addition, all established mounting and connection processes such as SMT, soldering or bonding with conductive adhesives are applicable as required. With the appropriate design the end product itself could be an SMD. From feasibility analysis to support in the design of MID-suitable components, construction of prototypes and even mass production, 2E offers the complete chain of processes from one single source.


Multifunctional, miniaturised, micro systems technology products are thus developed that provide the user with a high level of flexibility and design freedom and can therefore be optimally adapted to meet the requirements. Examples include LED lighting elements for medical technology, OLED lighting elements for designer lamps or even thermic flow sensors used, for example, in air conditioning technology.


2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KG www.2e-mechatronic.de


12 | commercial micro manufacturing international Vol 7 No.3


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