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Laser Machining

FASTEST AND MOST ACCURATE LASERS IN THE WORLD.

Revolutionary laser machining technologies designed and custom-built by Norman Noble.

Norman Noble laser machining facility for nitinol stents manufacturing

Precision Laser Machining for Medical Devices

Norman Noble leads the industry in advanced laser machining services, enabling the precision manufacturing of complex medical devices and implants. Using cutting-edge proprietary laser systems, we achieve unparalleled accuracy and precision, meeting the stringent requirements of the medical field. From intricate stents to next-generation implants, our laser machining solutions transform the most challenging designs into reality.

Precision Laser Machining for Medical Devices

Norman Noble leads the industry in advanced laser machining services, enabling the precision manufacturing of complex medical devices and implants. Using cutting-edge proprietary laser systems, we achieve unparalleled accuracy and precision, meeting the stringent requirements of the medical field. From intricate stents to next-generation implants, our laser machining solutions transform the most challenging designs into reality.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

  • Fastest Laser Machining Systems: Industry-leading speeds for nitinol implant production
  • 25+ Years of Expertise: Specialists in stent manufacturing and medical-grade micromachining
  • Material Versatility: Capabilities include nitinol, bioresorbable materials, and exotic alloys
  • Innovative Technology: Fiber, ND:YAG, and athermal laser cutting technologies
  • Integrated Operations: Single-machine laser cutting, turning, and milling for efficiency
  • Unmatched Precision: Accuracies of +/- .0001” sustained throughout production runs
Norman Noble Laser Machining nitinol stents

PROPRIETARY LASER MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES

  • Norman Noble is at the forefront of innovation in laser machining, continually integrating and developing our own proprietary laser machining technologies, which are often 3X faster than conventional off-the-shelf systems and can maintain accuracies of +/- .0001” through an entire production run.
  • Our laser machining technologies provide highly efficient laser manufacturing processes to help customers bring the newest nitinol medical device and implant innovations to market.

NOBLE STEALTH: HAZ-FREE LASER MACHINING

  • Exclusive to Norman Noble, Noble STEALTH  represents the most advanced athermal laser implant machining technology available for production of medical implants. 
  • STEALTH athermal lasers create highly precise features in every material, including nitinol, bioabsorbable polymers, and other exotic alloys, without producing any heat affected zone (HAZ).
Noble STEALTH system to enable ablation laser technology haz-free laser machining nitinol medical devices

NOBLE SYNCHROFLASH: A REVOLUTION IN MANUFACTURING

  • SynchroFlash technology combines Swiss turning, milling, and laser machining to create one, highly efficient and cost-effective operation.
  • SynchroFlash provides cost savings, faster production, better quality, and higher yields versus competing manufacturing methods, which require multiple, separate processes.
Synchroflash swiss turning milling and laser machining operation

EXPERT LASER MACHINING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

  • Our dedicated process development teams ensure that every laser machining project is optimized for performance and scalability.
  • With over 121 years of combined experience, Norman Noble’s Laser Process Development Center (PDC) team takes your project from initial concept through full-scale production with unparalleled precision and reliability.
  • Our focus on innovation drives continual advancements in laser machining systems and techniques.
  • By partnering with Norman Noble, you gain access to a team committed to pushing the boundaries of laser micromachining technology.

WHAT WE MAKE

  • Cardiovascular Stents
  • AAA Stents
  • Structural Heart Valve Implants
  • Neurovascular Stents
  • Flow Diverters
  • Embolic Filters
  • Vena Cava Filters
  • Ablation Catheters
  • Transcatheter Heart Valve Components
  • Venous Stents
  • Orthopedic Screws
  • Hammertoe Implants
  • Spine Implants
  • Mitral Valve Components
  • Nitinol Stents
  • Nitinol Medical Devices

MATERIALS WE USE

  • Cobalt Chrome
  • Molybdenum
  • Nitinol
  • Tantalum
  • Platinum
  • MP35N
  • Kovar
  • Stainless Steel Alloys
  • Titanium
  • Tungsten
  • Stainless
  • Carbon Steel
  • Tool Steel
  • High Nickel Alloys
  • Aluminum

PRODUCTION & CAPACITY

  • Norman Noble operates over 130 laser implant machining systems across two advanced manufacturing facilities.
  • Our capabilities include ND:YAG, fiber, and STEALTH athermal laser systems.
Norman Noble large Laser Machining facility for nitinol stents and implants