Promex Industries has shaped the future of microelectronic contract manufacturing for medical and biotech devices over the last five decades. Today, it celebrates its golden 50th anniversary as a global pioneer in advanced device development and manufacturing for the medtech and biotechnology industries, driven by a steadfast commitment to innovation, quality, and customer collaboration.

In 1975, Promex was founded in Mountain View, Calif., with a focus on crafting thick-film hybrid circuitry, which laid the foundation for its advanced microelectronics expertise of today. Nine years later, the company relocated to its current site in Santa Clara and, in 1995, was acquired by its current owners and welcomed Dick Otte as its CEO. Mr. Otte is an engineering visionary who has made significant contributions to electronics manufacturing technology and processes, with more than 75 patents. He is involved in innovations happening at the company today.

Promex added its Class 1000 Cleanroom in 1999, enhancing chip packaging processes and introducing package overmolding capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to domestic contract manufacturing leadership. In 2009 came ISO 13485 certification, marking a new level of commitment to excellence and, three years later, another cleanroom – a Class 100 – was integrated into its facility, extending production capabilities for devices sensitive to particles. In 2015, Promex acquired QP Technologies, formerly Quik-Pak, expanding on its IC packaging offerings and extending its footprint to San Diego. From the beginning, Promex has focused on providing advanced engineering services that uncover development possibilities for the most complex and demanding medical devices to be successfully manufactured – on time and within budget – to accelerate market launch and scale to meet market demand. Promex has earned a reputation for integrating microelectronic components into compact, high-functioning devices that impact people’s health and longevity.

Among the company’s contributions to the industry is its pioneering work in heterogeneous integration (HI), which has become a cornerstone of modern medtech development. By integrating diverse components such as sensors, semiconductor chips, and communication systems into cohesive, miniature devices, the company’s expertise in HI positions it at the forefront of creating smaller, smarter devices that are revolutionizing healthcare and biotechnology.

Today, Promex boasts the broadest set of capabilities, including two full SMT lines, wafer dicing, die attach, flip-chip, wire bonding, and encapsulation. This versatility allows Promex to partner with OEMs at every stage, from early prototypes and R&D to high-volume production. Learn more by stopping by Promex’s 50th celebration at booth #2393.