Lighteum Medical is redefining the future of medical device component manufacturing by combining the strengths of Medical Device Components LLC (MDC) and Lighteum LLC under one unified brand. The company brings together decades of expertise in Nitinol and precious-metal fabrication, creating a global platform for high-performance, minimally invasive medical devices.
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Empowering MedTech progress
Lighteum Medical combines metallurgical expertise, manufacturing speed, and innovation-driven collaboration to help MedTech pioneers bring life-changing devices to market faster. From prototype to production, Lighteum Medical is your partner in precision metals—delivering reliability, scalability, and performance for the world’s most demanding medical applications.
Capabilities include:
Nitinol tubing & sheet manufacturing
Superelasticity, fatigue performance, and precision for critical applications
Lighteum Medical’s Nitinol manufacturing combines metallurgical precision with process control to deliver tubing and sheet that meet the stringent demands of cardiovascular and neurovascular applications.
- Controlled transformation temperatures and microstructure
- Tight OD/ID tolerance and exceptional concentricity
- Flat, consistent Nitinol sheet optimized for laser processing
- Heat treatment and shape-setting with geometry fidelity
- Electropolishing and surface finishing for superior fatigue life
Applications: Valve frames, stents, anchors, retrieval systems, and actuating micro-mechanisms.
Precious-metal tubing, wire & sheet
Exceptional radiopacity, conductivity, and biocompatibility
With deep expertise in platinum group metals (PGMs), Lighteum Medical manufactures tubing, wire, and sheet from platinum-iridium, gold, tantalum, and palladium alloys for high-performance implantable and energy-delivery systems.
- Micro-diameter tubing with roundness control
- Ultra-fine wire for electrodes and leads
- Precision sheet and foil for EMI shielding and brazing preforms
- Custom alloys engineered for radiopacity and conductivity
Applications: Marker bands, catheter hypotubes, microelectrodes, and imaging-guided implants.
Precision machining of precious metals
Micro-scale complexity with macro-level consistency
Lighteum Medical’s precision machining capabilities include 3- to 5-axis micromachining, EDM, and laser-assisted milling, delivering tight tolerances and burr-free finishes across noble-metal components.
- Sub-micron feature control
- Micro-holes, threads, and slots in PtIr and Au alloys
- Optical metrology and statistical process control
- Hybrid processes for complex geometries
Typical parts: Electrodes, sensor housings, connector pins, and micro-valve components.
High-volume nitinol laser cutting
Speed, accuracy, and repeatability—without compromise
Leveraging femtosecond and fiber-laser platforms, Lighteum Medical provides high-throughput Nitinol laser cutting with outstanding edge quality and fatigue performance.
- Multi-axis cutting for intricate lattice structures
- Heat-affected zone and recast minimization
- Automated tube handling and load/unload systems
- Post-cut conditioning and electropolishing
Applications: Stents, heart valve frames, embolic protection devices, and micro-mechanical linkages.
Coatings & surface solutions
Lighteum Medical delivers specialized surface and coating technologies that enhance lubricity, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.
- Hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymer coatings
- Passivation and oxide control for NiTi and noble metals
- Electroplating (Au, Pt) for energy delivery and durability
- Texturing and micro-roughening for adhesion or tissue interaction
Global infrastructure & quality commitment
Lighteum Medical’s operations are built around ISO-certified systems and a culture of precision, transparency, and responsiveness. The company’s vertically integrated platform ensures traceable, validated processes for every customer program.
Contact MER-Europe to learn more about Lighteum Medical’s capabilities. We are committed to providing fast responses and top-quality engineering solutions.
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