Microsystems & Microfabrication

Microsystems and Microfabrication combine mechanical, electrical, and optical functionalities into highly integrated, miniaturized systems. Using advanced microfabrication processes, structures at the micrometer scale are created with high precision and reproducibility. By reducing size while increasing functionality, these technologies support more efficient, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Key application areas

• Industrial and automotive sensing
• Healthcare and medical devices
• Energy and environmental monitoring
• Telecommunications and advanced electronics

Benefits for industry

• Miniaturization of complex systems
• Improved performance and reliability
• Reduced energy consumption and system cost
• Scalable manufacturing for industrial applications

SAL’s role and expertise

At SAL, we develop next-generation microsystems by combining advanced materials, microfabrication processes, and system integration. Our SAL MicroFab provides state-of-the-art cleanroom capabilities for high-precision, wafer-level fabrication across diverse material platforms.

With strong expertise in heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging, we cover the full value chain—from component development to fully integrated sensor systems. This enables us to combine multiple technologies into application-ready solutions and bridge the gap from concept and prototyping to scalable industrial deployment.