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October, 2021 Bench 2 Bench Makes UHDIs for Medtech By Ira Rosenberg, Operations Manager, Bench 2 Bench Technologies C
reated in 2008 and headquartered in Fullerton, California, Bench 2 Bench is part of a three-plant organization that
specializes in providing a variety of printed circuit board solutions to a broad customer base.
The company provides ultra-high density
interconnect (UHDI) flexible circuits, and is built around the idea that custom, UHDI flex circuits require special expertise and handling, unique engineering considerations using a variety of materials, and a close working re- lationship between customer and provider. Bench 2 Bench was created in 2008 to
meet the needs of the medical device in- dustry, specifically, ultrasound transduc- ers, FPCs and other related flexible print- ed circuits. Since then, it’s gone from a 13- man, one million USD per year business to a 40-man operation with annual rev- enue of eight million USD. The company is a major player in the
medical device community, especially in the field of ultrasound transducers. A rejoining of sister company Winon-
ics/ACT made Bench 2 Bench stronger. Both organizations can now support each other in many areas. These include fron- tend engineering, IT, maintenance, process support, and backup in production.
Building UHDIs High-density interconnects (HDIs) typi-
cally are rigid boards with line and space defi-
Bench 2 Bench specializes in complex, ultra- high-density circuits for medical technology, such as ultrasound.
can fit more circuitry into a smaller area. The advantage is that there are fewer raw mate- rials required to make the circuit, as one can put more parts on a production panel. This
nitions between 50 and 75µ. Ultra-high-densi- ty interconnects (UHDIs) are generally within 25 and 50µ. The thin material is subject to damage
in all areas of processing. The fine lines make it a major challenge for the typical rigid or flex board shop without special expertise in handling and proper cleanliness procedures and equipment. Using these types of circuits, engineers
can lead to an overall lower cost. The initial cost is higher, but the long-term reliability and quality outweigh that cost for customers.
Services and Traceability The company operates its QMS system
under strict ISO-AS9100 guidelines. Under these guidelines it has complete traceability of the entire process and its related materials. The company can create a wide variety
of flexible printed circuits and has done parts for general commercial and aero- space applications under its AS9100 cer- tification. For final finish, Bench 2 Bench offers
electrolytic Ni-Au, electrolytic Ni, elec- trolytic matte or Brite tin, electroless nick- el/immersion gold (ENIG), electroless pal- ladium/immersion gold (EPIG), immersion silver, and immersion silver/immersion gold (ISIG). For added value, the company also offers component hand soldering and SMT services. Bench 2 Bench is growing, expand-
ing its capabilities and has the support of new ownership. Most people learned of the company by word of mouth, but now its team is excited to take advantage of new marketing opportunities to secure its
position for the future. Contact: Bench 2 Bench Technologies,
1257 South State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831 % 714-626-3755 Web:
www.bench2bench.com r
See at SMTAI, Booth 3203
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