Rofin Sinar Technologies : at the Compamed - customer-tailored laser processes for medical device manufacturing

07.11.2016

ROFIN at the Compamed - customer-tailored laser processes for medical device manufacturing

At the leading trade fair for medical device manufacturing, ROFIN will showcase customer-tailored laser processes for manufacturing instruments, implants andconsumables. The global laser specialist frequently develops its solutions in close collaboration withleading medical device manufacturers. Come and see ROFIN's booth F34 in hall 8a fromNovember 14 - 17. ROFIN has been developing laser systems, primarily complete solutions, for the medical deviceindustry for more than three decades, and offers a comprehensive range of laser technologies -starting with laser sources, through to customized solutions - all from a single source. The focus isalways on top quality processing results, along with machine reliability and optimized uptime. TakeROFIN's record setting stent cutter as an example. The 5th generation StarCut Tube system has beenin constant operation at the customer site for more than 120.000 hours, with up-time greater than95%.Lasers supersede established processesWhile some processes in medical device manufacturing are simplynot possible without lasers - such as stent cutting - there's still amultitude of applications which could heavily benefit from lasermaterial processing. As a recent example shows, when a ROFINlaser marking solution replaced pad printing in bulk production ofmedical consumables. Despite the higher initial investment thetotal cost of ownership is lower across the life of the process.Significantly improved manufacturing quality with less productionwaste, and considerably reduced personnel and maintenance costsoutweigh the higher investment in a short time. Not to mentionthe dramatically improved flexibility the laser offers.
High-tech for heart valve replacementsMore and more elderly patients receive their heart valvereplacement via trans-aortic valve implementation (TAVI) of framedXenografts. Tissue from cattle or pigs is sewn into a self-expanding,laser cut metal frame. Global leaders in heart valve manufacturingrely on StatCut Tube systems from ROFIN.Integrated solutions to meet UDI requirementsSince the end of 2014, certain medical products for the Americanmarket have to comply with the UDI 'Unique Device Identification'requirements. These labelling requirements will be extended tovirtually all products, and also to the European market. Incooperation with medical device manufacturers, ROFIN has beendeveloping integrated, UDI compliant solutions for the entire laserprocess chain from production to packaging.Process know-how, laser technology and mechanical engineering from one sourceROFIN always considers the laser process to be part of acomprehensive solution. Frequently, this requires more than anoptimized laser system, but also customer-tailored work holdingand efficient solutions for part loading and removal. ROFIN is oneof the few worldwide laser manufacturers which is able to coverall relevant competence areas. Additionally ROFIN's applicationengineers will help with the evaluation and development ofapplications upon request. This is how excellent laser systemslead to best-of-breed solutions for medical device manufacturing,supported by world-wide, local service presence.