Industries We Serve
FCS supports OEMs and contract manufacturers developing electronic products across medical, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, and commercial markets. Each program brings different electrical, mechanical, quality, and sourcing requirements. We work with customers to evaluate flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, and cable or wire harness assemblies for new designs, production programs, and second-source needs.
Medical
Medical devices can place demanding requirements on interconnect size, flexibility, electrical performance, and material selection. FCS works with customers on flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, LCP flex circuits, and cable assemblies for new designs and second-source programs. We review the intended use, construction, assembly method, and quality requirements—including any requirement for manufacturing under an ISO 13485-certified quality management system—before recommending a manufacturing approach.
Applications we support include:
Ultrasound probes and diagnostic imaging equipment
Catheters, endoscopes, and other devices with compact or extended-length interconnects
Class III implantable devices
Surgical robotics and instruments that require repeated sterilization
Patient monitoring and wearable medical equipment
Requirements vary substantially between these applications. For example, an implantable device and an instrument designed for autoclave sterilization call for different materials, processes, testing, and customer validation. We evaluate polyimide, LCP, and hybrid constructions against each program’s electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements as part of the design and DFM review.
Aerospace and Defense
Aerospace and defense programs often require compact interconnects, controlled electrical performance, and careful review of mechanical and environmental conditions. FCS works with customers to evaluate flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, and cable assemblies for new designs and second-source requirements.
Applications we support include:
UAV electronics, sensors, and communications systems
High-frequency antennas, including designs using LCP constructions
Instrumentation, displays, and avionics interconnects
Cable and wire harness assemblies for compact equipment
Interconnects for munitions and other defense systems, subject to program requirements
Material selection, testing, traceability, manufacturing location, and export requirements depend on the specific program. We review those needs with the customer before defining the manufacturing approach.
Automotive
Automotive electronics need interconnects that fit within limited space and meet the electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements of the vehicle. FCS works with customers to evaluate flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, LCP flex circuits, and cable or wire harness assemblies for new programs and second-source opportunities.
Applications we support include:
Lighting and display interconnects
Sensors, controls, and electronic modules
Infotainment and connectivity systems
Battery and power-management electronics
Driver-assistance system components
We review routing, materials, connector interfaces, operating conditions, and program quality requirements—including any requirement for manufacturing under an IATF 16949-certified quality management system—with the customer. The appropriate construction and validation plan depend on where and how the interconnect will be used.
Industrial Electronics
Industrial equipment often needs interconnects that fit around mechanical structures, connect moving or separated components, and remain practical to install and service. FCS works with customers on flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, and cable or wire harness assemblies for new equipment designs and second-source programs.
Applications we support include:
Robotics and factory automation
Machine controls and power-distribution equipment
Optical imaging and inspection systems
Sensors and measurement devices
Equipment displays and internal interconnects
We review the required movement, routing, connector interfaces, electrical loads, operating environment, and program quality requirements—including any requirement for manufacturing under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system—with the customer. These details guide the circuit or harness construction and the inspection and test requirements for the program.
Commercial Electronics
Commercial products often require compact interconnects that bring together displays, antennas, sensors, and other electronic components within limited space. FCS works with customers on flex circuits, rigid-flex circuits, and cable assemblies for new designs and second-source programs.
Applications we support include:
Display flex circuits and internal device connections
LCP-based antennas and other high-frequency interconnects
Wearables, smart glasses, and VR devices
Telecommunications equipment
Computer peripherals and compact electronic products
We review electrical performance, packaging, bend requirements, connector interfaces, expected production volumes, and program quality requirements—including any requirement for manufacturing under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system—with the customer. The right construction depends on the product’s design and manufacturing requirements.