Fully automated six axis laser processing system for implantable medical devices
Coherent has developed a fully automated laser system for texturing and marking implantable medical devices.
The AP 530 S is a six axis, freeform texturing and marking system for implantable medical devices that operates unattended between loading and unloading of large batches of parts. The laser-based process is contactless, which eliminates any risk of contamination and ensures a very high level of quality and uniformity required for medical devices.
- High peak load power supply for medical laser systems
- Thermoelectric modules keep medical lasers cool
“The six-axis robotic handling capability of the AP 530 S is a key enabling feature, not only for high-volume semiautonomous manufacturing today but also for the Industry 4.0 factories of tomorrow,” said Dr Alexander Roth, Vice President and General Manager of the Industrial Systems Business Unit.
“The degree of versatility and control that can be achieved with a laser-based process far outperforms alternatives such as sandblasting. With our new laser system, the exact texture or mark can be dialed in and applied to a wide range of medical device sizes,” he said.
The AP 530 S can be configured with a femtosecond laser for texturing, a picosecond laser for permanent black marking, or a nanosecond laser for general marking or engraving. Its 3D vision system automatically inventories an entire batch of parts to be processed and can determine the precise shape and size of each individual part. The system software also simplifies integration into any production environment and automatically logs the process data.
Materials company II-VI acquired laser developer Coherent in 2022 and adopted its name.
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