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Varioprint AG and Fortify Forge Strategic Partnership
February 27, 2024 | Varioprint AGEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Varioprint, a global player in high-end PCB manufacturing offering decades long RF expertise is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Fortify, an innovative additive manufacturing company enabling the design and production of advanced RF devices, based in Boston, US. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Varioprint and Fortify join forces to introduce this transformative RF design and manufacturing technology to the European market.
“At Varioprint, we are excited to join forces with Fortify to introduce new RF materials and applications to our European customers. Our shared dedication to innovation and manufacturing excellence positions us as leaders in delivering cutting-edge solutions. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing our clients with the latest advancements in technology and reinforces our position as a trusted partner in the electronics manufacturing industry,” says Nicolas Härtsch, CEO at Varioprint.
“As one of the world’s premier RF & electronics manufacturers, Varioprint is an ideal partner for us. I’m looking forward to leveraging our complementary leadership across both commercial and operational execution. Together, we are poised to redefine the possibilities in RF device manufacturing, particularly in the dynamic landscape of high-frequency communications and radar across commercial and defense” says Josh Martin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Fortify.
Karlo Delos Reyes, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer added “This partnership underscores our dedication to spearheading advancements tailored for the exponential growth of 5G applications and the imperative needs of defense communications. Together, we are not just shaping the future of technology; we are amplifying the possibilities, paving the way for a new era of connectivity and innovation in the dynamic 5G ecosystem, as well as fortifying the foundation of secure and resilient defense communications”.
The benefits of this new partnership include:
1. Introduction of RADIX to the European Market: The collaboration between Fortify and Varioprint aims to bring the transformative new materials and applications to Varioprint’s European customers innovating in commercial and defense communications, offering businesses and industries access to state-of-the-art RF devices with unmatched performance.
2. mmWave Applications and Beyond: This partnership addresses the growing demand for advanced RF components that play a crucial role in the deployment of 5G networks across various sectors.
3. Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence: Varioprint's longstanding commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence, especially in advanced electronics, complements Fortify's forward-thinking approach. The combined strengths of both companies promise groundbreaking solutions for the European market.
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