Traditional medical devices interfacing with biological tissue often rely on individual wiring and machined metal parts, resulting in high costs, complex assembly, and limited miniaturization. Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) thin-film substrates with pure gold conductors offer a transformative alternative. Due to LCP’s thermoplastic nature, multiple layers bond seamlessly without discrete interfaces, virtually eliminating material diffusion.
This 30-minute webinar will explore some of the advantages of LCP use including how electrode surfaces can be tailored to meet specific application needs, enhancing biocompatibility and electrochemical performance. It also will examine how LCP substrates enable three-dimensional features and encapsulation of active components as well as how they streamline assembly and unlock new design possibilities for catheters, integrated platforms, and miniature tissue interfaces by increasing signal density and reducing part count. An audience Q&A Session will follow the technical presentation.
Speaker:
Marc Hauer, Ph.D., Director – Research & Development, Dyconex AG
Dr. Marc Hauer heads the Research & Development Department at Dyconex AG, where he has worked since 2004. His work centers on the functionalization of PCBs for cutting-edge applications, and his approach combines scientific rigor with practical innovation, driving the evolution of PCB technology to meet the demands of next-generation medical and high-tech systems. Over the years, he has held various technical and leadership roles at Dyconex AG, gaining deep expertise in the design and manufacturing of advanced circuit boards for medical devices. Dr. Hauer holds a degree in chemistry, with a specialization in electrochemistry, from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf as well as a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, laser, and materials from ETH Zurich, which focused on laser-based materials processing.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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