We are experts in using laser welding to join metals together with precision and low-heat input to create complex components and subassemblies for medical devices. Our deep process knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to solve complex manufacturing problems and perform laser welding at a micro-scale. In addition to our decades of in-house experience, we also invest significantly in R&D projects to continually advance our capabilities. Our Lightspeed Lab process experts can help you take advantage of our laser welding technology with industry-leading prototype solutions, design feedback, and manufacturing process development. When your design is ready for production, we have a standardized system to validate the process, experience, and resources to scale quickly to meet your production demands.
Dedicated engineers and equipment to help you quickly prototype innovative medical devices.
Advanced manufacturing technologies, purpose-built equipment, and vertically integrated capabilities.
Technology to collect critical data and power implantable medical devices.
Focused solutions for medtech and life sciences.
Laser Welding
Laser Welding Applications
- Pull ring assemblies for steerable catheters
- Marker bands
- Flexible hypotubes
- 3D components
- Thin-wire delivery system components
- Hermetic seals for implants and instruments
- Micro implants
Laser Welding Specifications
min | max
- Material thickness 0.05 mm | 0.5 mm
- Joint width limitations N/A | 0.005 in max gap
- Depth of penetration maximum N/A | 0.040 in
- Strength maximum N/A | 80% of base material
Laser Welding Materials
We perform laser welding on a variety of materials, including:
- Stainless Steel
- Nitinol
- Cobalt chrome
- Platinum iridium
- Platinum
Medical Device & Technology Markets We Serve
Innovators developing groundbreaking medical devices rely on our laser welding capabilities to create new technologies that advance treatment options and improve patient lives. Market applications for components and devices produced with our laser welding processes include:
- Neurovascular
- Ophthalmic
- Structural heart
- Diabetes
- Electrophysiology
- Peripheral vascular
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Neuromodulation
- Sports medicine
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