Coherent Introduces Fully Automated Laser Processing System for Implantable Medical Devices
Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) announced the launch of its new AP 530 S, a fully automated laser system designed for texturing and marking implantable medical devices. This innovative system responds to the growing demand for high-quality manufacturing processes in the medical device sector, driven by technological advancements and an aging population. The AP 530 S operates unattended, ensuring optimal quality and uniformity. Key features include six-axis robotic handling, versatility in processing various device sizes, and a user-friendly software interface. Coherent will present this technology at MD&M West in Anaheim, California, from Feb. 7-9.
- Launch of AP 530 S automated laser system enhances capabilities in manufacturing implantable medical devices.
- The system's unattended operation ensures consistent quality and efficiency in production.
- Versatile processing options accommodate different sizes of medical devices, catering to a broader market.
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR), a leader in laser processing systems, today announced the introduction of its AP 530 S, a fully automated laser system for texturing and marking implantable medical devices.
Advances in materials and technologies for implanted medical devices, combined with the aging of the global population, are driving the urgency for medical device manufacturers to adopt manufacturing processes that can scale with the growing demand for their products while maintaining a high standard of quality. Coherent’s AP 530 S is a 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.
“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, 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, from bone screws to orthopedic implants.”
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 advanced 3D vision system automatically inventories an entire batch of parts to be processed. It can determine the precise shape and size of each individual part. The system’s user-friendly software simplifies integration into any production environment and automatically logs the process data.
Coherent will showcase its differentiated laser systems and materials processing tools at MD&M West in Anaheim, California, Feb. 7-9.
About Coherent
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
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