Linxens manufactures flexible etched circuits, RFID antennas and inlays as well as modules for smartcards and connected objects.
Linxens
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About Linxens
Linxens is a manufacturer of electronic components specializing in connectivity solutions. The company produces flexible etched circuits and microconnectors for smartcards, module packaging for card production, and antennas and inlays for high-volume RFID applications. In the Secure ID segment, Linxens combines ultra-thin inlays with security features such as security inks and clear windows for electronic ID and passport documents. The portfolio is complemented by end-to-end IoT solutions from idea to production of a connected object, as well as biosensors and stick-to-skin wearables through the Linxens Healthcare division founded in 2022. Manufacturing and development are based on advanced laser and etching technologies with capabilities for rapid prototyping and high-volume production. Customers can be found among others in the Government (eID/ePassport), Payment, Telecom, Healthcare, Smart Access, Mobility, Leisure & Hospitality and IoT markets. The international presence includes more than seven R&D centers in Europe and Asia.
- Processes
- Etching (etched flexible circuits / etch technology), Laser technology (laser processes), Manufacturing of RFID inlays and antennas (high-volume), Module packaging for smartcards, Microconnector manufacturing, Rapid prototyping & design (IoT/electronic components), Module packaging for smartcard production, Antennas & inlays for high-volume RFID applications
- Materials
- Flexible etched circuits, Laser technology, Antennas & Inlays, Module Packaging, Biosensors & Wearables
- Founded
- 1983 (firs
- Industries
- Government (eID/ePassport), Payment, Telecom, Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, Smart Access
- 01
Design & Engineering
- 02
Rapid Prototyping (laser and etching technologies)
- 03
Manufacturing of inlays/antennas & microconnectors
- 04
Module Packaging
- 05
Assembly/Integration
- 06
IoT integration through to the finished connected object
Technologies & Processes
Flexible etched circuits
Flexible etched circuits have formed the technological foundation of Linxens products since the first commercial smartcard.
Laser technology
Laser processes are used in rapid prototyping and in the customized development of electronic components.
Antennas & Inlays
Ultra-thin antenna and inlay components for high-volume RFID applications.
Module Packaging
Customizable module solutions for smartcard production in Payment, Telecom, Mobility and Smart Access.
Biosensors & Wearables
Stick-to-skin wearables and biosensors for healthcare applications via Linxens Healthcare.
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etching (etched flexible circuits / etch technology)Füge | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser technology (laser processes)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of RFID inlays and antennas (high-volume)Füge | – | – | – | High-Volume | – |
| Module packaging for smartcardsMontage | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microconnector manufacturingFüge | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid prototyping & design (IoT/electronic components)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1980er
Founded by three engineers; invention of the flexible etched circuit for the first commercial smartcard
- 1983
World's first phonecard
- 2022
Majority stake in Nile AB and founding of Linxens Healthcare for stick-to-skin wearables
Pioneering developments: GSM card, NFC, EVC prelam, biometric card and dual-interface card