NuSil Technology and FMI Incorporated Announce Joint, Optical Lens Development Effort
NuSil Technology and FMI Incorporated announce a joint effort to develop silicone lenses for optical applications. The agreement addresses the growing need for optically clear, protective lenses for HBLEDs, optical sensors and other photonic applications.
Carpinteria, CA and Elk Grove Village, IL (PRWEB) October 12, 2006
NuSil Technology -- a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics -- and FMI Incorporated, a leading silicone rubber molder of optical components for the medical device industry, announce a joint effort to develop silicone lenses for optical applications. The agreement addresses the growing need for optically clear, protective lenses for HBLEDs, optical sensors and other photonic applications.
Silicone lenses offer photonic device packagers unparalleled compatibility with softer silicone encapsulants. Silicones resist temperature and UV exposure, both common to the latest generation of HBLED devices. FMI’s extensive molding experience with silicones produced in an ultra-cleanroom facility (ISO Class 5 thru ISO Class 7) -- in particular, small, intricate parts -- ensures customers receive high-quality lenses. In addition, FMI’s engineering review, rapid prototyping, and U. S. and Chinese production facilities offer customers innovative and cost-effective solutions to a variety of design challenges.
“Our close relationship with FMI will benefit customers with superior product quality and an efficient business relationship,” said Brian Nash, vice president of Marketing and Sales. “Package designers can look at this relationship as a one-stop shop for improving light output and chip protection.”
Frank Sullivan, executive vice president of FMI, added, “This represents the essence of how FMI likes to work with customers and suppliers to develop technical solutions for the marketplace. We are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with NuSil, a leader in silicone-based materials.”
NuSil Technology and FMI plan to discuss the relationship further at the LED show -- October 16-18, in San Diego, California -- and will have sample lenses available.
For more information, visit www. nusil. com or contact NuSil Technology directly at 805-684-8780.
About NuSil Technology
NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www. nusil. com.
About FMI Inc.
FMI Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Flexan Corp. Flexan Corp. has been in business for 60 years, specializing in molding custom rubber components. FMI, with a dedicated ultra-clean facility, is a leading molder of silicone rubber, specializing in the production of long - and short-term, implant-grade and disposable-grade silicone rubber materials for the medical device industry. ISO 9001:2000 certified, FMI operates in a cleanroom environment certified to ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 7. The company also specializes in bonding dissimilar substrates, such as plastic and metals, as well as overmoldings. More information about FMI Inc. can be found at www. fmimed. com or by contacting FMI Inc. at 847-350-1535.
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