TÄBY, SWEDEN – Mycronic's Global Technologies division has signed an agreement to acquire Vanguard Automation, a German company that has developed a technology and automated equipment for 3-D microfabrication of optical interconnects.

Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, Vanguard Automation’s area of expertise is adjacent to and complementing that of the die bonding business line in the Global Technologies division and the company’s technology enables future collaborative development with the die bonding business line while enabling the offering of a wider range of die bonding and optical packaging-related solutions, Mycronic said.

"Joining the Mycronic group marks a pivotal milestone for Vanguard Automation in its mission to deploy 3-D nano-printing solutions in volume production for cutting-edge photonic devices," said Vanguard Automation CEO Thorsten Mayer. "We are looking forward to joining forces with Mycronic’s Global Technologies division, enriching the offerings for our global customer base."

"Megatrends such as AI, cloud computing and augmented reality are boosting demand for computational power, leading to larger, more energy-intensive data centers," said Magnus Marthinsson, senior VP of Global Technologies, Mycronic. "Vanguard Automation’s unique solutions will help speed up optical interconnects and cut energy consumption at the same time."

Vanguard Automation’s net sales amounted to EUR5.2 million ($5.6 million) in 2023. The company has 26 employees.

The transaction is expected to be finalized in April 2024, after which Vanguard Automation will form a new business line within the Global Technologies division.

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