Process Transfer Leads to Volume Production


Ithaca, NY, USA  – June 5, 2012 – MicroGen Systems, Inc. announced today that it has chosen X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries to produce the first MEMS based energy harvesters for the company. Headquartered in Erfurt, Germany, X-FAB is a multinational semiconductor and MEMS contract manufacturer.

Dr. Robert Andosca, CEO and Cofounder of MicroGen, values this relationship. “MicroGen has selected an established company with the technical capabilities, processes and capacity to meet our requirements. We are pleased to have chosen such a well-qualified and experienced partner after a very exhaustive selection process.”

Rudi De Winter, X-FAB CEO, pointed out, “MicroGen has a leading-edge device based on innovative technology that aligns well with our capabilities. We are pleased to have been selected by the company to manufacture its products.”

The process transfer is underway and volume production will begin in the first half of 2013. 

Michael Perrotta, CFO/COO of MicroGen believes: “This is a great match for MicroGen because X-FAB has the proven manufacturing and materials experience we need to move forward, a strong transfer team and is dedicated to growing its MEMS fab business in line with our own product growth strategy.”


About Microgen
MicroGen systems, Inc. is developing and bringing to market a suite of products based on its proprietary piezoelectric vibrational energy harvester (PZEH) technology. These low cost, long lifetime (>20 years) Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) are micro-power sources that extend rechargeable battery lifetime or will eliminate the need for batteries altogether. MicroGen is located and develops products in Ithaca, NY at the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility. A spinout of the University of Vermont, MicroGen is led by a strong international management team with industry and start up experience.