F o c u s e d o n t h e S c i e n c e o f I n t e r c o n n e c t s. Company Overview

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1 F o c u s e d o n t h e S c i e n c e o f I n t e r c o n n e c t s Company Overview

2 the leading experts in laser stripping wire and cables From medical devices to jumbo jets, today s technological world is full of electronics and interconnecting wires. A good fraction of these wires are made from exotic materials and with complex constructions, making them difficult or impossible to prepare for connection using conventional tools. We use our deep knowledge of lasers and optics to deliver innovative technical solutions. You will find flexibility, not only in the way we work, but built-in to our products to give you the greatest competitive edge. From off the shelf bench top systems to fully automated bespoke machines we have the solution for you.

3 Laser Wire Stripping FAQ Why use laser wire stripping? Laser Wire Stripping is used to strip wires where conventional means (primarily mechanical) are not possible. Laser stripping is intrinsically high precision and achieves unrivalled quality. How does it work? The laser radiation is strongly absorbed by the wire insulation immediately vaporizing it. The conductor or shield is highly reflective meaning that there is no conductor damage and the stripping stops once all the insulation is removed down to the conductor / shield. To cut shields, different types of laser are used which are strongly absorbed by the metal shield but not by the underlying dielectric. How much does it cost? There is a wide range of costs depending on the wire types, the level of automation required and productivity. Basic bench-top systems start at just over $30,000 but can cost over ten times this for a very sophisticated fully automated application. Laser Wire Solutions works with you to ensure you get a return on your investment Why Invest? Increasing your manufacturing Most wires are stripped with a single cross cut to the Insulation the slug of insulation pulling off easily. For shield connections - a window can be made with two cross cuts and a slit. For bonded insulation (e.g. magnet wire) we can ablate the insulation at high speed capability with new products & processes; bring an existing laser stripping process in house to drive down costs; improve existing processes in terms of quality and/or productivity; use the technology to push the envelope in terms of your innovative product design Which types of wires benefit from laser stripping? Small wires where mechanical tools no longer cope typically below AWG Wires with bonded insulation - e.g. polyimide / enamel coated magnet wire Windows the laser can generate a window cut easily where mechanical solutions struggle Out of round cables blades and dies cannot be used. Tough insulations Small shielded cables microcoax, especially when ribbonized High value, high precision Medical devices and cabling such as ultrasound cables, RF ablation catheters or pacemaker electrodes When strip quality is paramount no nicks, no damage, no residue Complex strip patterns where other means are impossible Is it safe? The laser radiation is completely enclosed in a laser safe housing in the same way that a CD or DVD player is making it safe for use on the shop floor. Potentially harmful fumes are extracted and filtered by a HEPA and carbon filter to make the air safe for return to the factory. All our equipment meets and exceeds UL, OSHA and EU legislation. How is the machine used? We offer both semi-automatic machines that strip wire ends, and fully automatic machines that take wire from spools and after stripping either re-spool the wire, or cut it to length. Will it work for me? See the The Way we Work section to find out how we can help you technically evaluate your cable and build your ROI.

4 Standard Polymer Insulation Wire Stripping CAT 6a, CAT7a, CAT8 infiniband cable The Mercury range of wire strippers feature industry standard Carbon Dioxide laser technology. Ideal for stripping jackets and dielectrics due to the strong absorption by the insulation and complete reflection by the conductor or shield. Available in single axis, dual axis and high speed ablation models, Mercury is an ideal workhorse for general stripping of single conductors, coax, FFCs, ribbon Flat flexible cables (FFCs) Aerospace multiconductor Our Mercury systems can be used with industry standard cut to length systems supplied by Komax or Schleuniger to make a fully automated laser stripping system jackets and dielectrics. Compact Single axis Mercury 1 machine Most insulations can be stripped: e.g. PTFE, ETFE, TPU, PET, Kapton etc. Both extrusions and tape wrapped constructions Flexible Mercury 2 dual axis system Ribbons no expensive dies Microcoax jackets and dielectrics Strip multiple wires in one step

5 Shield cutting and ablation systems The Gemini range of wire strippers are targeted at the removal of shields. Typical applications are bonded foil shields and fine gage wire used in the shielding of micro-coax. Bonded foil shields are commonplace in high performance flat flexible cable designs. Gemini-3 is equipped with high speed beam delivery optics to ablate the shield, leaving the dielectric untouched. Flat flexible bonded shield removal The Gemini is a standalone bench top system. Used in conjunction with a Mercury jacket and dielectric stripper, the Gemini gives a complete solution for micro-coax stripping. Micro-coax ribbons are popular applications for Mercury (jacket and dielectric) and Gemini (shield) systems. 42AWG micro-coax cable In a typical Gemini system, the shield is tinned to form a single solid mass. The Gemini laser scribes a thin line within the tinned shield. This allows it to be easily snapped. It is an analogous process to scribing a sheet High speed Gemini-3

6 Precision enamelled wire stripping Polyamide coated magnet wire is prized for its low cross section, flexibility and temperature handling characteristics. Critical medical applications such as catheter wiring require precision stripping only possible with the Odyssey system. Strip ends or windows with micron precision in two axes as and laser Larger gage varnished magnet wire Laser stripped and cut Twisted pair cut the wire conductor within the same system. Enamelled (magnet) wire is used in an almost endless list of applications. Window strips in a 48 AWG tri-filar ribbon Laser stripping is preferred where quality, throughput or complex strip patterns are required. Compact and versatile Odyssey-2 strips a wide range of wire types with a flexible part loading system. Also can be used with Laser Wire Solutions automation system for reel to reel or cut to length operation High precision Odessey-1 automatically strips and cuts. Incorporating a closed loop vision system long term stabilities of a few microns are achieved. Window strips in a medical catheter quad ribbon cable

7 World s Only Fully Automated Micro-coax system Titan is the world s first fully automated micro-coax stripping system. A large 8 inch working area can strip multiple micro-coax cables and ribbons without user intervention. This ensures the highest productivity and precision. A unique laser process allows the coax shield to be laser cut without pre-soldering enabling a fully automatic process. Packed with diagnostic equipment the machine self calibrates to ensure perfect results every time. Options include on-board high magnification cameras, laser beam spot profiler, auto-focus and three power meters. Jacket Shield directly laser cut Dielectric Conductor On board beam profiler monitors the laser spot size

8 Medical coil and fine wire ablation Medical devices such as heart pacemakers and some ultra-fine wires with bonded insulation present a unique challenge for laser wire stripping. Pioneer s high energy pulsed carbon dioxide laser is powerful enough to remove the toughest insulations, while delicate enough to leave a perfectly clean conductor without residue or damage. 50 AWG guide wire 50 AWG guide wire SEM analysis of gold conductor stripped by the Odyssey system Heart pacemaker coil with clear PTFE coating removed from a full 360 degrees in the central window Precision window stripping in fluoropolymer micro ribbon

9 Contract Manufacturing Ramp up your production Laser Wire Solutions Wire Stripping service allows you to access the highest performance stripping that our products afford without having to make any capital investments We offer 3 main services Mercury-2 : Stripping of the widest range of wire types on a standalone stripper. Ideal for general wiring in small runs of a few hundred. Mercury 3: fully automatic stripping of non-enamelled wire (PTFE, PFA, nylon, PVC etc.). Both strip & cut and strip & re-reel services available. Odyssey-3: fully automatic stripping of enamelled wire (polyimide. ML, kapton etc.). Both strip & cut and strip & re-reel services available. It is common to require laser stripping from the beginning of a new project. At this stage, budgets do not exist for capital investment and production volumes are low. However, it is necessary to utilise the same technology as will be used in mass- production. By using our laser stripping service, you have the peace of mind of accessing the world s best stripping solutions from day one. In addition, as volumes increase we can keep apace with your needs, or invest in your own system when volumes justify it. Features & Benefits Peace of mind: let our team of laser physicists find the optimal solution for your wire. Access the best wire stripping technology available on day one of your project, and know you can use the same process for ramped up volume whether outsourced or with your own machine. Highest quality: nicks guaranteed laser stripping tailored to your stripping requirement no Cost effective: pay per wire so no up-front investment. High volume discounts Fast: typical 2 day shipping times. Versatile: solutions for the vast majority of wire types.

10 The Way We Work... We have developed a process to support you from initial contact through to full production and beyond... Collect Identify Free Capability Quotation & ROI Process Development Requirements Solution Sample support Initial enquiry collect Select the most Produce a free sample For simple projects Complex projects may require multiple iterations information on cable appropriate laser to demonstrate strip- directly produce of sampling and even material development. Our materials, stripping solution including ping capability and de- system quote includ- highly skilled Laser Physicists will work with you to requirements, target source and beam termine the optimum ing data to support reach your goals. This usually involves a number of process times etc. delivery process parameters ROI and Cap-Ex days of paid for lab work. Continuous Support We will continue to support your equipment and process throughout the warranty and beyond Production Ramp Up Ship & install machine and support production ramp up by providing process support Contract Manufacture Early stage projects often can not justify a capital purchase. We can support you by manufacturing small volumes under contract to achieve FDA approval for example. We can continue with contract manufacture as volumes increase until you are ready to bring the manufacture in house

11 OUR MARKETPLACE We serve the global market, both directly and through local agents. All of our products comply with the latest US and European safety standards Headquarters Laser Wire Solutions For local sales support contact: Unit 12, Business Dev. Centre, Main Avenue, Treforest Ind. Estate Pontypridd, CF37 5UR, UK Tel: For a full list of international contacts visit us at