Highlights
Here we present a selection of our projects. Working in partnership with companies worldwide is a key part of our philosophy.
2024
Novelty: Needle safety cap
Together with our national and international partners we have developed the needle safety cap for the new Dispojekt Safety Needle from Indian medical device manufacturer HMD (Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd.) and British company Star Syringes Ltd. at our site in Jevenstedt, Germany. Meeting the complex requirements of medical technology and automated production underline the success of this innovative development.
The cap was extensively tested by international medical professionals before going into mass production. It proved to be a real asset when handling syringes. During all stages of development, we were focused on creating a compact, efficient and process-stable injection molding production ensured by the mold components we developed.
We congratulate HMD on the launch of the Dispojekt Safety Needle, which from now on will protect medical staff and patients worldwide from accidental needle sticks and misuse of syringes.
2006
Stapes
Image: © Fraunhofer Institut for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
The stapes is part of the ossicular chain (malleus, incus, stapes) of the human middle ear. It transmits vibrations generated by sound waves to the inner ear fluid in order to stimulate the sensory cells of the inner ear.
This very important part of the auditory system can fail due to illness, for example, which makes the use of implants necessary.
The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body. We designed and manufactured a suitable mold for metal injection molding (MIM) and, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) in Bremen, demonstrated our skills and capabilities in the manufacturing of metallic implants.
Image: © Fraunhofer Institut for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
The constant improvement of our development methods allows us to deal with accurately manufacturing ever smaller structures. The volume of the MiM staple is only 1.25 mm³. After successful further processing, parts with minimal dimensions of 280 µm and a weight of around 9 mg (stainless steel) or 5 mg (titanium) are the final product.