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P r i n t e d C i r c u i t B o a r d s H e i d e n – S w i t z e r l a n d

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.Home is the place where your roots are, where you feel at ease.

Our home is the "Appenzellerland" in Eastern Switzerland. When we say "A handshake –

with us it still counts" we talk about a variety of true values.

TRADITIONAL

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Location HeidenVARIOPRINT draws on its roots in Heiden,draws on its roots in Switzerland for thesake of tradition and for the future. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Appen-zellerland, between the Saentis and LakeConstance, it offers the best conditions for an efficient working atmosphere andsuperior quality of life.

And with this we mean trust,

responsibility and reliability.

VARIOPRINT

stands for these values.

Pioneering spirit, flexibility, precision,stamina and continuity – are closelyassociated with our country. And inVARIOPRINT they live on. With us traditional values and high-tech prod-ucts combine, and merge to a healthycompany culture and thus guaranteeour success in a globalised world.

Our experienced, competent,

reliable employees are the

basis and pre-condition for the

positive development of the

company.

“Our stability builds trust”

ANDREAS SCHMIDHEINI, GENERAL MANAGER

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Telephone +41 71 898 81 81www.varioprint.ch

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.The best solution is always the solution that covers all requirements.

This seems logical but takes a lot of tact and sensitivity, and requires experience,

know-how and ambition.

MADE TO MEASURE

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And the spirit to think ahead,

think different.

VARIOPRINT

keeps this spirit alive.

PCB's are our customized productsthat combine a maximum of innova-tion, know-how, functionality and enhanced value. Made to measuremeans for us to know your wishesand requirements and to add them tothe development of your product. Instead of a product strategy with lim-ited range we put our focus on indi-vidual customer solutions from onesource.

The complex and challenging

requirements of our customers

inspire us to innovative achieve-

ments.

“Passion drives us to innovative excellence.”

MOTIVATED TEAM

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VARIOPRINT AGVARIOPRINT was founded in 1970 in Heiden, Switzerland. In 1993 the long-serv-ing management took over the company,and succeeded to position it in the techno-logical top segment over the last twentyyears. Today VARIOPRINT employs 140members of staff, and is one of the leadingtechno logy suppliers in Europe.

Two modern plants, which are connectedunderground, the newest equipments, as well as clean and airy premises are thebasis for customized, reliable solutions.

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.The satisfaction of our customers has always been our focus. Therefore it is important to know them

thoroughly, their environment, their expectations and their application areas. Only in the cooperation

between customer and company can an innovative, customized product be manufactured.

INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL

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ExportVARIOPRINT has an export share of over 70 percent and delivers to more than 25different countries. In addition to Europe-an countries our PCBs are exported to the USA, South America and to Asian countries.

To be successful

VARIOPRINT

relies on these partnerships.

Personal relationships are an essentialelement in our customer service. A close relationship with our cus-tomers in Switzerland as well as inter-nationally is therefore part of oureveryday life.

Thanks to a well-balanced spread of our business over multiple markets,competent solutions, professionalprocessing and a high degree of investment in new technologies, weare able to offer our tremendousknow-how for a variety of industriesand application areas.

Our target is the customer's

satisfaction. The long-lasting

satisfaction of the customer is

deserving of best efforts.

“Our multicultural, multilingual staff is our strengthin international business.”

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Mixed industries and application areas:

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Industry

Medical

Automotive

Military, Aero- and Space

Examples of application areas:

Telecommuni- Radio link systems Industry Measurement andcation Antenna systems controls technology

Filters, Combiners SensorsReceivers, Transceivers Controllers

Military, Aero- Avionics Automotive Driver assistance systemsand Space Control systems Radartechnology, Antennas

Black-Box Systems Road Pricing SystemsRadio systems LED Lighting

Medical Cardiac pacemakers Magnetic resonance systemsHearing aids DefibrillatorsUltra sound equipment ECG-Systems

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.A product is only as good as it is able to assert itself in the market.

Therefore we think ahead today for tomorrow. This requires a product development

that anticipates the challenges of the future.

INNOVATIVE

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The most precise contour requirements with laser cutFor medical applications like hearing aidsand implants we produce flexible or rigid-flex circuit boards that need extremerequirements concerning the board con-tours to the component positioning.

Modern laser systems, some with latestPico-laser technology are at your disposal

And the will,

to pave the way.

VARIOPRINT

is doing it.

Innovation is our motivating force.With a forward-looking and long-term oriented innovation policy andthe constant search for new customersolutions, new materials, and newprocessing technologies we are al-ways one step ahead. Thus we offerfuture oriented answers.

Only someone who stands

firmly on good ground can be

genuinely innovative.

“We are oriented to there needs of the future.”

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VARIOPRINT finds an innovative solution for every requirement however complex it may be.

Two examples:

Adapted imagingThanks to laser imaging we are able toproduce extremely thin and therefore dimensionally critical circuit boards fromdifferent materials (FR-4, Teflon, Polyimid)in standard format sizes.

Laser direct imaging with automatic loading and unloading systems

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Ver-lässlichkeit.

COMPETENTCompetent is someone who knows what's going on.

And knowing what is going on requires the necessary know-how,

the experience of many years, knowing the market.

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and has an eye

for the essential

VARIOPRINT

has this competence.

“Customized solutions are our strength.”

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Technology competenceVARIOPRINT convinces with technologycompetence. The goals of every productdesign are reliable solutions – adapted to the application area, made to measurefor the customer's wish, and perfect inform and function.

Innovative product designers and layouters need solutions that go farbeyond the standards of today. Ourtechnology team, consisting of severalspecialists, deals exclusively with theserequirements. They test new materi-als, alternative constructions and develop processing technologies further.

We work out customer

specific solutions. Fast and

flexible, according to the

needs of the market, to our

customers.

“Draw benefit from our technological competence.”

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High-frequency Technology6- Layer Mix-Board for Driver assistance systems

Construction with PTFE Material, Cavitiesand waveguide connection by using preci-se mechanical and/or laser machiningApplication in frequency area of 77GHz

HDI Circuit boards14 Layer Multilayers for data transmissionapplications

Multilayer construction with halogen-freeHigh TG material, blind- and buried vias,75μm line/space, 0.5mm BGA Structures,micro-via filling process.

Flexible and rigid-flex-circuit boards4 Layers of rigid-flex board for hearing aids

Polyimid – FR4 Mixed structureBlind- and buried viasLaser contouring ENIG, ENIPIG oder ENEPIG surfaces for uni-versal insertion applications.

Special technologiesNetwork amplifier for radar systems in defence areas

Challenge us! From mixed material con-structions to partial heat- sink coins or me-tal core circuit boards we can offer you awide scope of technology. From prototypesto serial production we are your partnerfor success.

Technology CompetenceVARIOPRINT convinces with long time experience.

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Direct communication withour engineering teamWith our Desk Share Program direct access to your data is possible at any timein order to co-ordinate with our CAM-specialist. You will find more informationon our Homepage: Data transfer – download for on-line communication.

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For our business partners all our business processes are

comprehensible at all times – in administration as well as in production.

This requires an honest and open communication.

TRANSPARENT

Thanks to the project „Variopedia“we have an universal data bank at ourdisposal which is automatically inte-grated during the order processingprocedure. In addition to a significantreduction of the through-put time thenew system also allows a simple rep-resentation of complex processes.Well-arranged, clearly structured engi-neering data lead to higher processstability.

And a maximum

of transparency

VARIOPRINT

allows full insight at

all times

“We strive for real partnerships, also with our suppliers.”

DANIEL HALTER, HEAD OF PURCHASING/IT

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.The most modern technologies make room for new things and

are the basis for further development.

They must be applied at the right time in the right place.

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State of the art technology parkVARIOPRINT orientates towards the requirements of the future. Our most modern technology park can adapt flexiblyto the various demands – new materials,complexity, formats, number of units (fromvery small to large-scale production), andprovides the best conditions. VARIOPRINT is ready for all solutions in thefield of PCB technology.

Specialized clean rooms for the productionof flexible and rigid flexible PCBs

and utilized for the best

solution for the customer.

VARIOPRINT

invests in the future.

Constant progress is one of our main targets. Therefore we invest anannual two-digit percentage of ourrevenue in new equipment andprocesses and create thus the basisfor future innovations.

Regular maintenance works

allow high disposability of the

equipment and statistic process

control (SPC) provides process

stability, high yield and reliable

delivery dates.

“Just-in-time deliveries are our creed.”

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Modern clean roomLiquid resist facility (class 1000) and imaging in the modern clean room offerthe best conditions for ultra fine line structures.

Multilayer pressesVacuum aided 6-level presses with a temperature profile up to 350°C for specialmaterials and pure Teflon structures.

Precision Drilling -and Routing machinesWith automatic loader and unloader systems, high frequency spindles, camerasystem and CAD network (capacity: 2.5 mioholes per day/machine)

Optimised workflow, reliable processes, the most modern

equipment, and a motivated team provide top productivity and reliability.

VARIOPRINT excels in keeping the scheduled delivery dates!

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Flying probe testSeveral test systems with 16 fingers eachand variable pressure to 2g, a minimumpitch distance of 100μm and a pad size of50 μm.

Laser machiningTop modern systems with high-performancePico-seconds laser allow high precision material removal with significantly reducedlaser residue24 W Laser, 70 MW pulse peak performance

Horizontal plating equipmentThree top modern lines of 20 m each for– desmear– chemical copper– galvanised copper with two pulse platers

Vertrauen. Verantwortung. Verlässlichkeit.The claim to combine and fulfill all requirements on the highest level

is the foundation stone for a product of top quality.

For a perfect result each and every small detail has to be just right.

EXCELLENT

“We accept our responsibility to environment and nature.”

CHRISTOPH HUTTER, TECHNICAL SERVICES

Start-up operation of a photovoltaic system on the roof of the new office building.

We consistently optimize the consumptionof natural resources as water, copper orenergy by constant investment in newtechnologies.

VARIOPRINT leaves no tracesVARIOPRINT takes up responsibility for the environ-ment as well. Environment-friendly processes, a sen-sible and careful dealing with energy and chemicalsand the ambition to reduce noise and pollution to aminimum.

We strive for a harmonious side by side relationshipbetween nature and industry, of living and working.

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And the single elements

must join and work together

perfectly

VARIOPRINT

is a benchmark for

top quality.

Quality has first priority with us. Thisstarts in the very first meeting with thecustomer. It continues in processingthe data and the making of the firstprototypes, where extensive know-how, access to the resources and stateof the art equipment are the crucialfactors. And is finalised in a innovativeand successful product.

A process-oriented organisation

structure, demanding proposals,

premium systems and high

competence of the staff in the

decision making processes allow

continuous improvement.

“Reliable quality is a constant.”

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In connection with the certification accor-ding to ISO/TS 16949 VARIOPRINT has beensuccessfully applying Q- tools as FMEA,MSA, SPC, PPAP and others for many years.Efficient software systems guarantee anorm- compliant process management, aswell as complete traceability.

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Mittelbissaustrasse 9, CH-9410 Heiden, Tel. +41 71 898 81 81, Fax +41 71 898 81 82www.varioprint.ch, info@varioprint.ch