Medtech

The world of medical devices is evolving rapidly, with a growing need for miniaturized components, precision microfabrication, and advanced engineering. As MedTech manufacturers seek to push the boundaries of innovation, the demand for scalable micro manufacturing solutions that ensure ISO 13485 compliance is more critical than ever.

At FEMTOPRINT, we specialize in cutting-edge high-precision glass micromanufacturing that can respond to the MedTech industry’s need for elevated precision and miniaturization. With advanced femtosecond laser technology, we enable the development of complex miniaturized components with exceptional precision, customization, functionalities integration, biocompatibility, and durability.

Our expertise covers medical devices, microfabrication platforms, and innovative components designed for MedTech manufacturers looking for scalability and supply chain reliability.

What glass microfabrication brings to medical devices

Glass microfabrication uses a femtosecond laser to build medical-grade components directly in fused silica or borosilicate, hermetic packages, microfluidic channels, micro-optics and biocompatible MEMS, in true 3D, with no molds or masks. Because glass is biocompatible, chemically stable and transparent to both light and radio frequency, it serves implantable and diagnostic devices that metal or polymer can’t. FEMTOPRINT runs this as a one-stop CDMO under ISO 13485:2016, from first prototype to certified volume.

Hermetic encapsulation and sealing

Implantable electronics and sensors need a package that stays sealed for years inside the body. A femtosecond-laser weld bonds glass-to-glass or glass-to-silicon at room temperature, with no adhesives, so heat-sensitive components survive and the package stays transparent to RF and light. 

Biocompatible MEMS and implantable sensors

Glass MEMS carry real-time data, intraocular, blood and intracranial pressure, from long-term implants, and can combine bonded multi-materials such as silicon and fused silica in one device. 

Microfluidic biosensors and lab-on-chip

Glass microfluidic chips control fluids at the microscale for point-of-care diagnostics and lab-on-chip, with channel widths in the 30–50 µm range and optically clear walls for integrated detection. 

Precision glass microfabrication for devices

Beyond packaging, the same platform builds micro-optics, waveguides and micromechanical parts, micro-tweezers and grippers for minimally invasive surgery, optics for endoscopy and Raman spectroscopy.

Proof: tolerances, certification, lifecycle

• Tolerances: XY ±1 µm / Z ±2 µm, minimum feature <5 µm, surface finish Sa <10 nm after treatment.
• Scale: wafer-level production up to 300 mm, prototype to volume on the same platform with no process drift.
• Quality: ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, manufactured to medical lifecycles of 10 years and beyond.
• Model: one-stop CDMO, development, manufacturing, testing and assembly, vertically integrated in Switzerland.

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Key Applications for miniaturized medical devices.

FEMTOPRINT’s technology is driving advancements across a wide range of miniaturized medical applications:

• Point-of-Care (POC) Diagnostics & Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) Devices: FEMTOPRINT’s glass-based microfluidic chips enable precise control of fluids at the microscale, making them ideal for applications such as point-of-care diagnostics. These devices are transforming how caregivers approach disease detection, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.
• Implantable devices: FEMTOPRINT’s biocompatible glass components  are propelling the revolution in patient monitoring via innovative sensors by providing real-time data on critical parameters such as intraocular pressure, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure. These sensors’ high precision elements are designed for long-term implantation, offering reliable performance in the most demanding environments and with the option of realizing implants made up of bonded multi-materials such as silicon and fused silica.
• Optical Components: FEMTOPRINT’s high-precision’s integration of lenses, waveguides, and complex micromechanical architectures to house fiber optic cables are enhancing medical imaging and diagnostics. From endoscopic systems to RAMAN spectroscopy these components deliver unmatched clarity and accuracy, enabling better diagnosis and treatment.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Devices: FEMTOPRINT’s components for microsurgical tools like micro-tweezers and micro-grippers enable ultra-precise manipulation of tissues, cells, and microscopic structures in minimally invasive or robotic surgery.
• Drug Delivery Systems: FEMTOPRINT’s glass-based microneedles, implants, and microfluidic systems are enabling targeted and controlled drug delivery. These solutions are particularly valuable for applications such as cancer therapy, chronic disease management, and vaccine delivery.

Why choose FEMTOPRINT?

We differentiate ourselves in the MedTech industry through:

• Unparalleled Precision: Our high-volume micro medical component production ensures microfabrication accuracy at the micron and sub-micron level.
• Expertise in high-precision Glass Microfabrication: We specialize in precision glass microfabrication creating r biocompatible casings encapsulating silicon-based electronics.
• True 3D Structuring Capabilities: Unlike traditional planar fabrication methods, we create complex 3D microstructures for multi-functional components.
• Seamless Integration of Multi-Technology Solutions: Combining microfluidics, micro-optics, and micromechanics into a single platform.
• End-to-End Supplier Capabilities: We offer agile medical product outsourcing with advanced metal deposition techniques, optimizing the microfabrication supply chain.

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Long Lifecycle

Our products are manufactured to fulfil the medical market requirements like product lifecycles of 10 years +.

ISO 13485 ISO Certified

Our design and manufacturing facilities are certified according to the ISO 13485:2016 standard for quality management.

One-Stop Shop

We support our Customers with integrated solutions combining different technology building-blocks and taking the responsibility as a total solution provider.

Cost & Performances

We excel in product performance with the integration of the latest technologies that may contribute to performance and quality increase as well as to cost reduction.

 

What is glass microfabrication for medical devices?

A femtosecond-laser process that builds medical-grade components directly in fused silica or borosilicate — hermetic packages, microfluidic channels, micro-optics and biocompatible MEMS — in true 3D, with no molds or masks.

Is glass biocompatible for medical implants?

Yes. Glass is biocompatible, chemically stable and resistant to corrosion and moisture, and it is transparent to light and radio frequency, which suits long-term implantable sensors and hermetically packaged electronics.

Which medical devices use glass microfabrication?

Implantable pressure and biosensors, point-of-care diagnostics and lab-on-chip, endoscopic and imaging optics, microsurgical tools, and drug-delivery systems such as glass microneedles and implantable pumps.

Is FEMTOPRINT certified for medical device production?

Yes. FEMTOPRINT is certified to ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 and manufactures medical product lifecycles of 10 years and beyond.

Can FEMTOPRINT scale medical parts from prototype to volume?

Yes. As a one-stop CDMO, the same femtosecond-laser platform runs from prototype to wafer-scale volume up to 300 mm, holding XY ±1 µm / Z ±2 µm tolerances throughout.