Case Studies

Palatine, IL (USA): Select Connect Technologies, a division of Arlington Plating Company manufactures Molded Interconnect Devices (MID) using the patented LPKF-LDS laser process, as well as our own patented metallization application.

MID are injected molded thermoplastic components with integrated circuit traces. They provide enormous technical and economic benefits including, size, weight and cost reductions with a significant ecological benefit compared to conventional printed circuit boards.

Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) is the process of writing circuit patterns on single-shot molded polymer components and metallizing the circuits in the areas activated by the laser. SelectConnect Technologies uses our patented SelectConnect™ process for the metallization enabling three-dimensional circuits with clear, definable traces.

ROI Case Study

The Kavo DIAGNOdent pen is a hand-held laser caries detection system redesigned from a table-top to a hand-held form factor using LDS 3D-MID produced components for significant size, weight and cost reductions.

Switch Ring Assembly - Impact on costs

• Reduction of assembly time (6s vs. 20s)
• Increase of assembly yield
• Reduction of parts (3 vs. 8)
• Reduction of cost (78%)

Experience Counts

SelectConnect is partnering with OEMS in early-phase design, development and prototyping continuing through high volume production for high quality components used in critical medical devices, antenna, telecommunications, RFID, electronics packages, connectors, sensor products and automotive components.

Working with the great team at SelectConnect Technologies is easy with our customer and project focused approach to business. Contact us to learn more or schedule a technical review meeting via the web.

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