Micro Systems Engineering Inc. (MSEI), the vertically integrated supplier of microelectronics to BIOTRONIK, celebrates 30 years of development and production in Lake Oswego, Ore. MSEI is a key supplier and enabler to the fastest growing company in the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) industry, BIOTRONIK, also with U.S. headquarters based in Lake Oswego, Ore.
BIOTRONIK was founded on one principle, to build quality patient-centric medical devices. “BIOTRONIK’s CRM products from pacemakers to defibrillators to BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring® save lives by helping people who need support for their heart to function effectively,” stated Lothar Krings, Ph.D., Managing Director of BIOTRONIK. “We are fortunate to have MSEI provide BIOTRONIK with high-quality microelectronics for our patients and congratulate them on their 30th anniversary.”
“There are people whose hearts need help to beat more effectively, faster or slower, and we develop and manufacture the high-tech electronics for BIOTRONIK that enable those patients to lead healthy, active lives,” commented Larry Stotts, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Research & Development at MSEI. Leveraging a long term commitment to advanced technology, MSEI has pioneered innovative cost-effective solutions for miniaturization and high reliability medical electronic modules and manufacturing. In the past five years, MSEI has doubled in growth and is currently making a significant investment in facilities, automated equipment and high quality medical electronics manufacturing infrastructure. With over 300 employees in Lake Oswego, Denver and Houston, MSEI is one of the worldwide leaders in high reliability electronics design and manufacturing.
The electronic modules developed and manufactured by MSEI in Oregon benefit more than one million patients worldwide who will enjoy a better quality of life. “MSEI’s visionary investment in technology, personnel and infrastructure in Lake Oswego has enabled our growth since 1979. We expect our continued focus on medical electronics technology to expand into broader horizons in the future,” said Juergen Lindner, General Manager of Operations at MSEI. “And, this shows our commitment not only to the US market but also an appreciation for the high-tech industry talent and infrastructure available in Oregon and in the U.S.”
About Micro Systems Engineering Inc.: MSEI is a member of the Micro Systems Technologies Group, which develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative products, components and services for medical device customers and other high-tech industries. The globally active group comprises six operating entities located in Germany, USA and Switzerland.
About BIOTRONIK: As one of the world’s leading cardiovascular medical device companies, with several million implanted devices, BIOTRONIK is represented in over 100 countries with its global workforce of more than 4,500 employees. Known for having its finger on the pulse of the medical community, BIOTRONIK assesses the challenges physicians face, and provides the best solutions for all phases of patient care, ranging from diagnosis to treatment to patient management. Quality, innovation and reliability define BIOTRONIK and its growing success, and deliver confidence and peace of mind to physicians and their patients worldwide.
Contacts:
BIOTRONIK
Holly Scerbo, Public Relations, 503-387-2506
holly.scerbo@biotronik.com
