The s-Pulse HP Ultrafast Laser Amplitude Systemes (Bordeaux, France) offers the s-Pulse HP ultrafast laser, designed to process medical devices such as stents, percutaneous valves, catheters, and electrodes. It can cut cobalt-chrome and Nitinol stents as well as polymer stents with no heat effects, without changing material properties. The shape-memory capacity of the alloy remains unchanged. The laser generates ultra-short pulses under 500 femtoseconds, enabling the processing of stents and brain micro stents without any burrs, recasting, or micro-cracking. It offers high energy capabilities (up to 2mJ) for thick stents and high repetition rate (up to 300 kHz), and is available with infrared, green, and UV output.
In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.