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MICROELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES

Microcircuit International 93, rue de Gassicourt - 78200 Mantes la Jolie - France Tél + 33 (0) 1 30 94 26 51 - Fax + 33 (0) 1 30 33 52 60 - e-mail : [email protected]

Microcircuit International

www.microcircuit.fr

The specialist for Printing Screens to produce Solar Cells

European leader,

Cutting edge innovation

specialist’s expertise.

in high quality screens.

MCI Microcircuit International produces high precision printing screens that have contributed to the development of many innovations within the Microelectronic Industry since 1973. This unique expertise in Microelectronics has also been applied to the Photovoltaic Industry since 1990. As a specialist recognised by the Industry, MCI dedicates all its efforts to the designing and making of screens for all major players in the Photovoltaic and Microelectronic Industries. A high number of research laboratories and cell manufacturers now develop their products with MCI screens. As a competent and proactive company, MCI takes part in major events in the Photovoltaic world, tradeshows, conferences, and in European Union development programmes.

As a partner in the most significant innovations of the 20th century, covering on-board electronics, communications, automotive and aviation industries, defence and smart cards - MCI takes part today in innovations in the Solar Power Industry.

Unique expertise, from the prototype to production. MCI has perfected all the stages of high precision printing screen manufacture. MCI is able to produce screens to customer’s stringent specifications. With two production sites in France and UK, MCI has lines fully dedicated to Photovoltaic products which enable them to manufacture premium screens to meet the high demands of international clients.

MCI UK, 2004 production

Export and competitiveness. With over 70% of its business exported, MCI strengthens its position as world leader in screen production, which allows its clients to benefit from a network of international connections. Innovative investments and perfect mastery of its specific techniques now allow MCI to offer high quality competitive screens in the international market.

Production Statistics MCI France, 2004 production

International expertise.

40 000 precision screens 3 000 laser masks 20 000 precision screens

Performance and team spirit. As a team, MCI has developed expert in-house training, enabling all staff to work to high levels of quality and service. The personal relationships formed with our customers have enabled us to offer a constant level of customer satisfaction.

MCI UK

Quality,

since 1982.

« zero defect ».

In order to develop its service in Europe, MCI set up a subsidiary in the UK. This offers a dual source capability, giving customers extra reassurance and confidence in guaranteed supply.

Always looking for the highest quality and precision, both MCI facilities are fully certified.

Partnership,

100% service. Certifications June 1999 ISO 9000 Certification June 2003 / October 2003 ISO 9001 v2000 Certification

MCI has developed active partnerships with major research laboratories (IMEC, CNRS,CEA), R&D departments of large electronics corporations and the leading paste manufacturers worldwide. Working in partnership with its customers, MCI produces increasingly more precise screens to meet all technological innovations. In order to support the strong growth of the Photovoltaic market, MCI has increased its production capacity threefold in the last four years. In Europe, Australasia and Asia, MCI’s high precision screens have already contributed to the total production of SOLAR POWER in these areas (500MW of Solar cells produced). With its production facilities in France and UK, MCI ensures rapid response to its customer’s requirements.

Commitment to the environment. Every year the thousands of screens supplied by MCI contribute to making products that help a more environmentally friendly world. MCI proudly contributes to that cause and is increasingly using recovered frames for its screen manufacturing.

At the forefront for 30 years. In servicing many major international companies since 1973, MCI has developed its high precision printing screen technology to support innovation towards ever smaller, precise and reliable products. The story of MCI has progressed in line with the 20th and 21st century innovations : automotive and ground transportation electronics (TGV), aviation (Airbus), space (Ariane), medical, defence, smart cards and Photovoltaics.

30 year experience. 1973

Microcircuit International is established in France, in partnership with an American company. MCI is the largest manufacturer of high precision screens in Europe.

1982

MCI (Cambridge) Ltd is established.

1983

Microcircuit East is established under a license in Taiwan.

1986 Microcircuit Japan Ltd, a joint venture with Toyo Corp in Tokyo, is established. 1996

Development and production of laser stencils.

1999 First production line fully dedicated to Photovoltaic products is created. 2002 Frame recovery line is created. 2003 Additional production line dedicated to Photovoltaics is created.

Worldwide customer base. From small companies to large international companies, MCI’s clients are located around the world : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, UK, USA.