Cleaner production today, sustainable electronics tomorrow
As electronics become more advanced, manufacturers face increasing demands, not only to deliver precision and performance, but also to reduce environmental impact. From AI-driven applications to complex semiconductor packaging, both production efficiency and sustainability have become critical.
At Mycronic, we focus our innovation on addressing both challenges. By improving manufacturing processes today while exploring future materials, we support customers across the full journey of electronics production.
Improving production where it matters most
In advanced electronics manufacturing, surface preparation is a critical step. Even microscopic contamination can affect product performance and reliability.
Traditional cleaning methods often involve:
- Vacuum-based systems that require significant energy
- Chemical treatments that generate emissions and residues
These approaches can create trade-offs between performance, efficiency, and environmental impact.
A cleaner, more efficient solution
Through our business line Applied Plasma (Surfx) from our Global Technologies division, we introduce a more sustainable alternative. Using atmospheric plasma technology, surfaces can be cleaned without vacuum chambers or carbon-based chemicals. . Instead, the process uses naturally occurring gases such as hydrogen, argon, and oxygen, without by-products.
“SurfX's surface treatment solution is more energy-efficient and cleaner than traditional solutions. It does not use heavy chambers or energy-intensive pumps, it eliminates the need for carbon-based acids, and it produces no harmful byproducts – only water vapor.”
— Chris Lin, General Manager Operations, Global Technologies, Applied Plasma, SurfX
Because the process operates at atmospheric pressure, it can be integrated directly into production lines, enabling more efficient and streamlined manufacturing.
Immediate value for customers
This approach delivers clear benefits:
- Lower energy consumption
- Reduced chemical use and emissions
- More efficient, inline production
- Reliable and consistent cleaning performance
Together, these improvements help manufacturers enhance both productivity and sustainability without compromise.
Exploring the future of electronics materials
While process improvements are essential, long-term sustainability also depends on the materials used in electronics. As expectations for circularity and resource efficiency grow, the industry is beginning to explore new alternatives.
A new direction: Digital cellulose
Through our involvement in the Digital Cellulose Center, we collaborated with industry and academia to explore bio-based materials for electronics. The initiative focuses on combining cellulose, one of the world’s most abundant natural materials with electronic functionality. The goal is to enable:
- More sustainable material choices
- Flexible and lightweight electronics
- New possibilities for circular product design
This work is still at an early stage but represents an important step toward rethinking how electronics are designed and produced.
Supporting customers today and tomorrow
These two areas of innovation reflect a broader approach.
- Today: Improving manufacturing processes to make production cleaner and more efficient
- Tomorrow: Exploring new materials that could redefine how electronics are built
For customers, this means having a partner that not only helps optimize current operations but also prepares for what lies ahead.
A continuous path forward
The shift toward more sustainable electronics will not happen overnight. It will require ongoing innovation across both processes and materials. By combining practical solutions with forward-looking research, Mycronic supports customers in taking meaningful steps today, while building the foundation for tomorrow.
Read more about our sustainability work in our Annual Report 2025.