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Athermal Laser Machining

MAXIMUM PRECISION. ZERO DAMAGE.

Norman Noble’s proprietary STEALTH athermal laser machining provides unmatched machining capabilities on a wide range of materials.

Norman Noble vascular nitinol medical devices

Athermal lasers enable the machining of next generation Vascular and Orthopedic Implants

We provide product design teams with a capability never before achieved on a production-ready platform. The narrow kerf capability combined with accelerated processing speed makes STEALTH laser machining technology the solution for newest vascular implant designs with the smallest geometry and highest fatigue requirements.

Athermal lasers enable the machining of next generation Vascular and Orthopedic Implants

We provide product design teams with a capability never before achieved on a production-ready platform. The narrow kerf capability combined with accelerated processing speed makes STEALTH laser machining technology the solution for newest vascular implant designs with the smallest geometry and highest fatigue requirements.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

  • No Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)
  • Fastest HAZ-Free laser machining process
  • .00045” kerf width for nitinol implants
  • .00025” kerf width for bioresorbable implants
  • Validated laser manufacturing process
  • 25+ years of nitinol stent manufacturing experience
Norman Noble Orthopedic Implant Prototypes

NOBLE STEALTH

  • HAZ-Free Laser Machining Technology
  • A Norman Noble-exclusive
  • The most advanced athermal laser technology available for production of nitinol implants and bioabsorbable implants
  • Highly precise features in every material, including nitinol, bioabsorbable polymers, shape memory metals and other exotic alloys, without producing any heat affected zone (HAZ).
  • This can reduce—and in some cases eliminate—costly deburring and post-processing steps, increasing both product quality and yield.
Norman Noble Nitinol Implant Prototypes

WHAT WE MAKE

  • Bioresorbable Scaffolds
  • Vascular Stent Implants
  • Transcatheter Heart Valve Implants and Frames
  • Neurovascular Clot Retrieval Devices
  • Flow Diverters
  • Embolic Filters
  • Neurovascular Stentrievers
  • Arterial Closure Implants
  • Spinal Implants and Devices
  • Extremity Screw and Plate Implants and Devices

MATERIALS WE USE

  • Nitinol
  • Bioresorbable Polymers
  • PLLA
  • PLGA
  • Zinc
  • Titanium
  • Stainless Steel
  • Cobalt-Chrome
  • PEEK
  • Tungsten

PRODUCTION & CAPACITY

  • 127 Laser Cutting and Welding Machines, including ND:YAG, FIBER, and STEALTH Athermal Systems
Norman Noble Vascular Implants and Devices Prototypes