Optiprint

What Optiprint does

Optiprint AG is a Swiss specialty manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards (PCBs) headquartered in Berneck, Switzerland, founded in 1985 and privately held under founding-family majority ownership with approximately 120 employees. The company designs and produces flexible and flex-rigid PCBs (49% of product mix), high-frequency PTFE-based PCBs (48%), and specialty PCBs (3%), exporting more than 80% of output from its single Swiss production facility. Its customer base is concentrated in four regulated verticals: medical technology (prosthetics, hearing aids, implants, medical electrical equipment), aerospace (satellite and sensor systems), telecommunication (antennas and next-generation connectivity devices), and security technology (airport body scanners).

The company's underlying technology stack is built around advanced miniaturization and high-frequency signal integrity. Core capabilities include mSAP (modified semi-additive process) for sub-25µm conductors, laser and mechanical microvia drilling with copper-filled via-in-pad and stacked vias, processing of ultra-thin materials down to 12.5µm, LCP (liquid crystalline polymer) circuit boards for optical transceivers and radar, and Ticer TCR thin-film resistor foil integration. Quality assurance is delivered through DFM, AOI, e-test, micro-section, X-Ray layer thickness measurement, 3D metrology, SPC, FAI, and an internal IST tester. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IPC membership, Swiss Medtech membership, FED, and VLS, with RoHS, REACH SVHC, and Conflict Mineral compliance documentation in place.

Optiprint operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market with quote-based custom pricing, no public price list, and dedicated regional sales managers covering Switzerland, the USA, Italy, the UK, and Germany/Austria/Eastern Europe under a Senior VP of Sales. Revenue is generated from prototype through high-volume series production, with feasibility studies, prototype runs, and series manufacturing offered on the same equipment. Customer acquisition is event-driven through active participation in Medical Technology Ireland, PCB West, European Microwave Week, Electronica, MD&M West, IMS, and Med-Tech Expo, supplemented by LinkedIn presence and industry association memberships. In March 2025, CEO Hans-Jörg Etter announced a round of heavy capital investment in new machines, expanded capacities, technology upgrades, and increased automation, signaling an offensive growth posture from a stable, 40-year operating base.

Name

Optiprint

Legal name

Optiprint AG

Website

https://optiprint.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Optiprint AG is a Swiss specialty manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards, including flexible, high-frequency PTFE, LCP, and miniaturized boards, serving medical, aerospace, telecommunications, and security technology OEMs globally with over 80% export share.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berneck

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PCB Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of printed circuit boards including flexible/flex-rigid PCBs (49% of product mix), high-frequency/PTFE PCBs (48%), and special PCBs (3%). Products are sold globally with 80%+ export share.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Optiprint AG is a Swiss manufacturer of high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs), producing flexible/flex-rigid, high-frequency PTFE, and LCP circuit boards from its facility in Berneck, Switzerland. The company offers full-service PCB manufacturing from feasibility studies and prototyping through series production, with over 80% of output exported and serving medical, aerospace, telecommunications, and security technology industries.

Product overview

Optiprint AG is a Swiss manufacturer of high-quality printed circuit boards offering a comprehensive portfolio of PCB products including Flexible and Flex-Rigid PCBs, High Frequency/PTFE PCBs, LCP Circuit Boards, Ticer TCR Thin Film Resistor Foil PCBs, mSAP (Modified Semi-Additive Process) technology, and Special Products (liquid cooling, bookbinding flex-rigid, precious metal coatings). The company provides full-service manufacturing capabilities from feasibility studies and prototype production through to high-volume series production, complemented by PCB miniaturization and reliability testing services. With an export share exceeding 80% and approximately 120 employees, Optiprint serves demanding industries including medical technology, aerospace, safety technology, and telecommunications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexible and Flex-Rigid Printed Circuit Boards
• High Frequency PCB / PTFE Printed Circuit Boards
• LCP Circuit Boards
• Ticer TCR Thin Film Resistor Foil PCBs
• Special Products
• Prototype Production
• Series Production
• Feasibility Studies

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IPC - Association Connecting Electronics IndustriesminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to electronics industry standards, best practices, and networking opportunities. Optiprint displays the IPC Member logo on its website indicating active membership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cicor Technologies: Cicor Technologies is a Swiss-headquartered electronics manufacturing services provider with PCB production capabilities serving medical, industrial, and aerospace customers. Comparable as a fellow Swiss-based electronics manufacturer targeting regulated high-reliability end markets.
• Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology: Würth Elektronik is a major German PCB manufacturer offering rigid, flex, rigid-flex, and HDI boards for industrial, medical, and automotive applications. Closely comparable to Optiprint in European specialty PCB manufacturing with similar technology breadth and customer verticals.
• NCAB Group: NCAB Group is a Swedish-headquartered PCB sourcing and supply specialist serving demanding industries including medical, aerospace, and industrial automation across Europe. Comparable to Optiprint as a European-focused PCB specialist targeting high-reliability customers.
• AT&S (Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik): AT&S is a major European high-end PCB manufacturer producing IC substrates, HDI, and flex/rigid-flex PCBs for medical, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable to Optiprint in serving demanding high-reliability applications from a European base with advanced technology focus.
• Schweizer Electronic AG: Schweizer Electronic is a German-based PCB manufacturer specializing in high-frequency PCBs, embedded resistor foil (similar to Optiprint's Ticer offering), and HDI technologies for automotive, industrial, and aerospace. Direct competitor in European high-end PCB segment with overlapping customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Unimicron Technology Corp. Unimicron is a major Taiwanese PCB manufacturer producing HDI, flex, rigid-flex, and IC substrates for global customers including telecom and consumer electronics. Comparable in flex/rigid-flex and high-frequency technologies but at far larger scale across consumer and mobile markets.
• IBIDEN Co., Ltd. IBIDEN is a Japanese PCB manufacturer with strong positions in IC substrates and high-end PCB for computing and mobile applications. Comparable in advanced PCB manufacturing capability but operating at significantly larger scale with broader consumer/computing exposure.
• Tripod Technology Corporation: Tripod Technology is a Taiwanese PCB manufacturer producing HDI, multi-layer, and flex PCBs for mobile devices, networking, and automotive applications. Comparable in PCB technology portfolio but at substantially larger scale with broader market exposure.
• TTM Technologies: TTM Technologies is one of the largest North American PCB manufacturers serving aerospace, defense, medical, and telecom end customers. Comparable to Optiprint's end markets but at much larger scale with broader technology portfolio including RF/microwave.
• Multek (a Flex company): Multek, part of Flex, is a global PCB manufacturer with flex, rigid-flex, and HDI capabilities serving medical, automotive, and telecom customers. Comparable to Optiprint in technology and end markets but operates as part of a much larger global EMS organization.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/optiprint-ag/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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