PACKAGING
DOUBLEVACUUM
PACKAGING
A new packaging technology has been developed by LISI
MEDICALdivision. Consistingof double vacuumpackaging
carried out in a sterile room, this operation reduces costs
and assures a perfect quality and an optimum level of
safety for implants, certainofwhichareputdirectly intouse
inoperating theaters. The firstproducts tobenefit from this
technology were delivered in 2014. This solutionmust be
extended toall thedivision’snewcustomers.
PROTOTYPING
DEVELOPMENT
OF3DPRINTING
The LISI Group currently has three 3D printers (plastics
and polymers) used for manufacturing of prototypes
of clips and bolts in a very short timeframe. These
prototypesare thenshown topotential customersbefore
the commencement of seriesproduction, which in some
casenecessitates heavy investment inmachinery and/or
tooling.
LISI MEDICAL and LISI AEROSPACE recently launched a
joint technological development monitoring program
to identify current applications in titanium, steel alloys
and aluminum which could be produced by means of
additive manufacturing. This study will also extend to
the identificationof sub-contractorsable tomanufacture
the necessary prototypes and pilot runs. The objective,
which depends on the outcome of this monitoring
program, is ultimately topossess several state-of-the-art
3Dmachines todevelopour capacity for innovationand
tobring innovativesolutions rapidly toour customers.
LISI MEDICAL
RECONSTRUCTION
NEWPOLISHINGTECHNOLOGY
The reconstructive section of LISI MEDICAL division (hip, knee, shoulder), has
developed a mechanized drag finishing polishing technology, which involves
immersing the implants into abrasive media. This method achieves surface
finishes comparable to thoseachievedbymanual polishing, oncomplex surfaces,
with better productivity. It can now be applied to variousmedical devices in the
reconstructivesector.
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