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>> Continued from page 12 <<Figure 3: An SEM image of the NiTi stent 1,
Based in Switzerland, Swisstec is the leading manufacturer of modular component and customised laser micro machining solutions. Drawing on over 25 years of experience and a 15-year commitment to laser technology research and development, it applies cutting edge laser technologies to develop and deliver high-end custom solutions. Its product portfolio includes superfast, powerful and compact laser processing systems that are designed to be accurate and many times faster than comparable systems of co-competitors. With a heritage of innovation and an uncompromising position of the highest Swiss quality, Swisstec is committed to supplying excellence.
Cutting stents is one of the most demanding applications in the medical device industry. With tube diameters between 0.2 mm and 30 mm and a wall thickness between 20 µm and 1000 µm,
cut with Raydiance Laser R300/15W. Material: nitinol; dimensions: OD 1.5 mm/WT 0.3 mm; cutting speed: 160 mm/min. >>
high-precision processing is required to maintain their intricate structures. Key requirements are very low dross levels, very minimal heat affected zone and a small kerf width (less than 8 μm). According to Swisstec, its laser systems are the ideal solution for these cutting applications, as they can work in areas requiring a very small tolerance of only several microns.
The company has a strong tradition in bringing leading technology to the market whilst delivering products that are rugged, easy to integrate and optimised for industrial applications.
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