Microprocessing

Microprocessing has a crucial role in medical technology in the development and manufacture of precise medical devices and components. Various processes such as micro injection moulding, printed electronics, laser structuring and etching enable the precise machining of tiny components.

In micro injection moulding, plastic is melted in tiny quantities and injected into special moulds to produce micro components such as implants and medical instruments. This process enables high precision and repeatability in the production of complex structures.

Printed electronics enables the production of flexible and lightweight electronic components that can be used in medical devices. By printing conductive materials onto flexible substrates, flexible sensors or wearable medical devices can be produced, for example.

Laser structuring enables the precise processing of materials on a microscopic level. Laser beams are used to create tiny structures in materials such as metals or polymers. This process is used in the production of micro-optical components or microfluidic systems for medical diagnostics.

Etching is a chemical process used to selectively remove materials and create complex structures. It enables the precise machining of microstructures on various materials such as metals, glass or ceramics. In medical technology, etching is used, for example, to produce microneedles or micropumps.

Microprocessing in medical technology plays a crucial role in the development of innovative medical devices. By combining different processes such as micro injection moulding, printed electronics, laser structuring and etching, precise and highly functional components can be produced that enable significant progress in medical care.