Frost & Sullivan award aknowledges Colibrys SA's technological excellence.

For its pioneering role in advancing optical and industrial MEMS subsystems, components and fabrication technology, the 2004 Frost and Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology is presented to Colibrys SA. The award lauds the Switzerland-based company's proficiency in combining innovative technology with an intelligent marketing strategy.

(PRWEB) July 24, 2004 -- For its pioneering role in advancing optical and industrial MEMS subsystems, components and fabrication technology, the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology is presented to Colibrys SA. The award lauds the Switzerland-based companys proficiency in combining innovative technology with an intelligent marketing strategy.

Colibrys has been successful in maintaining an optimal technology-market strategy, which is based on the excellence of its MEMS products and fabrication technology," notes Frost & Sullivan analyst Jagan Ramaswami. The companys products have strong market potential, and with a management that shows long-term vision, Colibrys is well positioned to lead the MEMS space.

With capabilities ranging from design, chip manufacture and packaging to testing of devices and technology consultancy, Colibrys is among a handful of companies capable of offering customers comprehensive support. Its end-to-end solutions range from product development to volume manufacture.

Backed by an intelligent technology strategy that merges product development with practical foundry and business knowledge, Colibrys successfully rode out the MEMS industry shakedown of 2000 and 2001.

Colibrys has now evolved to the point where it now offers medium-volume production of custom and standard components to diverse and high-value custom applications. The company also maintains a well-established foundry unit," elaborates Mr. Ramaswami. This setup is a good model for fabless companies that offer in-house development and outsourced manufacturing."

The companys sustained commitment to technology development is reflected in the scope of its products. An extensive product portfolio covers the gamut from capacitative accelerometers, optical components for telecoms and industrial applications, optical microlenses, micro-optical illumination systems to high speed magnetic print heads.

Besides offering the complete range of fabrication technologies, the company also displays significant competence in wafer processing and test capabilities. Colibrys has rapidly expanded beyond its principal market in the high-end accelerometer segment (meeting the needs of defence navigation, seismic monitoring and industrial control end users) to supply MEMS devices to other segments as well. Among these are end users in navigation, life sciences, telecommunications and industrial sectors.

Outstanding technology development, coupled with a focused and robust market strategy, have placed Colibrys on the path of continued growth, making it a worthy recipient of the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award in the field of MEMS.

For further details, visit www.colibrys.com or contact:

Colibrys SA
sean.neylon@colibrys.com
Tel: +41 32 720 5424   

Marcom Assistant
nathalie.odietjaoui@colibrys.com
Tel: +41 32 720 5590

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