Healthcare Technology

The rapid growth of innovative therapies such as cell and gene treatments and RNA-based drugs brings with it a number of challenges. From limited administration options and poor drug stability requiring costly cold-chain logistics, to high development costs, market acceptance hurdles and complex regulatory approvals.

Cicor helps overcome these obstacles with a comprehensive, end-to-end manufacturing service. We support customers from the first samples and pilot runs to full serial production, not only in PCB manufacturing,  PCB assembly but also in the integration of housings, cables and other key components. Our cleanroom facilities ensure compliance with stringent medical standards, while our integrated approach streamlines supply chains, accelerates time-to-market and guarantees consistent quality.

A representative project involved the development of a smart drug delivery device for controlled pain management, where Cicor combined product development, multidisciplinary expertise, cleanroom manufacturing and seamless project management to deliver a safe, reliable and regulatory-compliant solution.

Implantable medical devices face demanding challenges, from biocompatibility and miniaturisation to long-term power management, secure wireless communication and strict regulatory requirements such as the MDR revision in Europe. Meeting expectations for safety, durability and data security further increases complexity.

Cicor addresses these needs with a multidisciplinary design team experienced in miniaturisation and active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). Our expertise in PCB's, microelectronic assembly and cleanroom manufacturing ensures the highest levels of precision, safety and reliability. Customers also value Cicor’s ability to manufacture Class III medical devices, making us a trusted long-term partner in this highly specialised field.

A representative project involved the development of an ultra-compact implant layout together with an external remote control. By combining engineering know-how, advanced cleanroom processes and rigorous quality controls, Cicor successfully met the most stringent requirements for safety and performance.

Examples include cochlear implants, pacemakers, neurostimulators and intraocular pressure sensors, all of which demand the highest levels of miniaturisation, biocompatibility and reliability.

The hearing aid industry is a high-mix, low-volume market that requires exceptional precision, advanced technology and trusted partners. Key challenges include miniaturisation, long battery life, seamless wireless integration, acoustic performance, personalisation and strict regulatory requirements.

Cicor has been a proven partner in hearing aid manufacturing since 2005, offering a one-stop shop that spans the full value chain — from PCBs, hybrid circuits and PCBA to tooling, moulding, painting and final assembly. With precision equipment designed for high-mix, low-volume production and strategically located facilities in Europe and Asia, we help customers reduce lead times, optimise supply chains and ensure outstanding quality and cost efficiency.

Building on this expertise, Cicor also supports customers in the wider medical wearables sector, where we provide proactive Bill of Materials management, regulatory support and smooth transfers from design to manufacturing. With PCB assembly, housings, cables and accessories, all backed by cleanroom capabilities. We enable our customers to deliver safe, reliable and innovative wearable solutions.

Manufacturers of advanced medical devices must balance miniaturised product design, long development cycles, regulatory compliance and intense price pressure, while relying on capable and stable partners. Cicor acts as a full-lifecycle partner, from concept and V&V to prototyping and serial production. With strong expertise in IEC 60601-x, EN 62304 and international regulations, we ensure compliance and efficiency. By leveraging larger facilities in Vietnam and Romania, we deliver cost-effective production without compromising quality.

Representative projects demonstrate Cicor’s ability to retain technical know-how across changing development teams and deliver high-reliability devices that meet international safety standards, underlining our stability and long-term commitment.

Examples include defibrillators, image-based diagnostic systems, in vitro diagnostics, catheters, endoscopes and therapy devices, all requiring precision, regulatory compliance and long-term reliability.