Invenios

About Invenios

Invenios, established in 2002 by Raymond M. Karam, operates as a specialized micro-fabrication foundry headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. The firm provides comprehensive services in the design, development, and manufacturing of microfluidics, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), and 3D microstructures. Its business model is centered on offering a complete, vertically integrated production cycle, from design review and process development to manufacturing and testing, all within an ISO 9001 environment. This structure allows the company to cater to both emerging and established companies that require cost-effective, high-performance solutions with precise micro-level tolerances and a quick path to market.

The company's client base spans several high-technology sectors, providing essential consumables and devices for applications in gene sequencing, biomedical diagnostics, sensors, electronics, and optics. Invenios makes money by providing these custom foundry services and manufacturing products such as microfluidic chips, micro-dispensers, and semiconductor packaging. The company distinguishes itself from traditional foundries by not only executing on client designs but also by engineering its own exclusive manufacturing processes and custom production equipment to meet specific product requirements. This in-house, end-to-end capability, from raw materials to finished products, is a key operational advantage.

Founder Raymond M. Karam, a graduate of the University of California San Diego, has served as President & CEO since the company's inception. His background includes roles at Santa Barbara Metric, Inc., and NanoMotion, Inc., reflecting a career focused on advanced technology and manufacturing. A significant milestone in the company's history was the acquisition of Varioptic, a pioneer in liquid lens technology, in December 2016. This strategic move expanded Invenios' product portfolio and market access, particularly in barcode readers, medical devices, and industrial cameras. Shortly after, in March 2017, Invenios itself was acquired by the global materials science company Corning, integrating its specialized micro-fabrication expertise into a larger corporate structure.