The Application of Laser Technology in Medical Device Manufacturing

With the continuous advancement of technology, the development of medical device industry is entering a golden age. Currently, laser processing technology is widely used in the manufacturing of medical devices, including laser marking, welding, cutting, and so on. And how does laser technology transform into the “sharpest scalpel” and empower the innovative development of medical device industry?

 

In response to the ever-growing production demands of the medical device industry, HGLaser is keenly attuned to the industry pain points, spanning across various fields and application scenarios. Leveraging the significant advantages of high precision, flexibility, cleanliness, and strong adaptability in laser processing, we are committed to providing comprehensive “Laser + Intelligent Manufacturing” solutions to clients in the medical device industry from intelligent equipment to automated production lines and smart factories. Let’s delve into the tailored solutions HGLaser has provided specifically for medical device manufacturing!

Laser Marking

In the field of medical devices, to ensure safety and traceability, laser marking is commonly employed to mark product surfaces and outer packaging, such as UDI codes. Additionally, laser marking is also used for biopsy needles.

 

Corrosion-Resistant Marking for Medical Surgical Instruments

Applications:

Using laser technology to mark UDI codes, characters, logos, etc., on materials such as stainless steel, titanium and titanium alloys, nitinol, anodized titanium, cobalt-based alloys etc.
Laser Marking Equipment for Surgical Instruments

Advantages:

– Leaving no bacteria residue at the marking site.
– Permanent identification, resistant to repeated sterilization.

 

Orthopedic Implant Marking

Applications:

Laser marking for medical implants which can achieve permanent identification.

 

Laser Marking Equipment for Orthopedic Implant
Laser Marking Equipment for Orthopedic Implant

 

Blood Glucose Meter Identification Marking 
                                                                 Blood Glucose Meter Identification MarkingBlood Glucose Meter Identification Marking

 

Applications:

Utilized for marking serial numbers (SN), UDI codes, and two-dimensional codes for interactive chronic disease management systems on blood glucose meters, enabling automated production.
Automatic Wiring Laser Marking Equipment
Automatic Wiring Laser Marking Equipment

Advantages:

Visual recognition positioning marking, compatible with multiple products, achieving intelligent marking of unordered incoming materials

 

Laser Welding

The difficulty of medical device welding lies in the differences in melting points, expansion coefficients, thermal conductivity, and specific heat capacities of dissimilar materials. At the same time, the products often have fine dimensions and require high precision. And only precision laser welding can meet the processing requirements.

 

Medical Consumables Plastic Welding
                                                     Medical Consumables Plastic Welding Medical Consumables Plastic Welding
                                                     Medical Consumables Plastic Welding Medical Consumables Plastic Welding

 

Application:

Targeting the medical polymer materials industry, achieving welding of dissimilar plastic materials.
LWD Plastic Welding Machine
Galvo scanning Welding Machine

Advantages:

– High-speed digital scanning head, fast response
– Controllable high precision, good sealing, strong compatibility
– Customized fixtures and light sources according to product materials

 

Medical Minimally Invasive Intervention Equipment Welding
                                                             Medical Minimally Invasive Intervention Equipment Welding

 

Application:

Utilizing YAG or QCW laser sources with customized rotary worktables, CCD-assisted calibration for welding positioning. The product processing is completed through processes such as manual loading, automatic welding, product rotation, manual unloading, etc.

 

Medical Biopsy Forceps Welding Equipmen
Medical Biopsy Forceps Welding Equipment

Advantages:

– Single or dual-head spot welding
– Overall tensile strength of 4 kilograms or more
– Maintains good shape after welding, without bending or deformation

 

Laser Cutting

Invisible Braces Laser Cutting
Invisible Braces Laser Cutting

 

Application:

Targeting invisible braces brand factories, achieve precise cutting of braces by applying laser + robots + CAM software.
Invisible Braces Laser Cutting Equipment
Invisible Braces Laser Cutting Equipment

Advantages:

– Automatic extraction of gingival line trajectory and automatic planning of cutting paths.
– Adjusts laser parameters in real-time based on cutting status.
– Excellent cutting quality: Smooth edges on braces, requiring minimal or no manual polishing.
– High cutting efficiency: Processing time of 10 to 20 seconds per product.
– Environmentally friendly: No waste residue or debris, no need to clean the equipment.
– No tool consumables: No need to change blades, no consumable losses.
– No noise pollution.

 

From intelligent equipment, automated production lines to smart factories, HGLaser delves deep into the pain points and challenges of the medical device industry. Leveraging the high precision, flexibility, adaptability, and cleanliness of laser processing, we develop core technologies and integrate the entire industry chain of production, academia, research, and application. By harnessing the power of laser technology, we add “intelligence” to the health ecosystem.

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