High magnetic induction materials for efficient, responsive medical equipment

Soft magnetic alloys for high-performance surgical tools, surgical robots, and medical ventilators
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High magnetic induction alloys for medical applications
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    Better materials. Better patient outcomes.

    Our soft magnetic alloys are the foundation for the industry's best surgical power tools, medical devices, implants, and surgical robots.

    Doctor-tested stator and rotor laminations build high-torque, high-power e-motors that are lighter, more responsive, and generate less heat. Our products, expertise, and processes drive:

    • Design and operational innovations in orthopedics, cardiology, and medical equipment
    • Advancements in minimally invasive procedures
    • Improved patient satisfaction and healing

    Carpenter Electrification soft magnetic alloys and stacks are available for high-volume production and are manufactured and tested to precise customer specifications in state-of-the-art facilities.

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    High power for compact, responsive surgical tools

    Handheld Surgical Tools

    The right tools for the job

    In the operating room, every second and every incision counts. That's why advanced surgical power tools like bone saws and surgical drills are so important:

    • Lightweight, responsive tools allow the surgeon to work with precision
    • High-power tools facilitate cleaner, faster cutting and removal
    • Smaller, compact tools improve visibility of the surgical site

    Our soft magnetic alloy and motor stack solutions enable high motor speeds with low vibration and noise. While creating higher torque and power, our materials have low core loss for lower heat generation and extended use in the operating theater.

    Built to last

    Electric submersible pumps are efficient, high-volume pumps that maximize the recovery of oil and gas reservoirs.

    Stator and rotor stacks made with our best-in-class Hiperco® and Hypocore® alloys enable rigless deployment technologies that minimize pump replacement costs in offshore and remote locations.

    • Higher power density and torque
    •  Compact designs
    • More reliable performance
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    Compact Instruments to Enable Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Surgical Robots

    As the use of surgical robotic platforms expands they require increasingly small instrumentation as well as compact and responsive motors to enable minimally invasive procedures. Our soft magnetic alloys enable the design of smaller instrumentation and motors without compromising peak performance. Next-generation robotic systems can be designed to deliver the required performance in a small form-factor to reduce weight and create space savings within the operating theater.

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    Power and efficiency for compact, portable ventilators

    Ventilators

    Critical medical technology

    Medical ventilators demand consistent, repeatable performance that readily synchronizes with the patient’s breathing effort.

    Soft magnetic alloys with high induction are used in linear actuators for highly responsive supply line control valves to regulate inhalation and exhalation. Blowers are powered by ventilator motors that use stator and rotor stacks produced from high-permeability alloys. These high-speed motors are powerful, efficient, have low noise, and support compact, portable ventilator designs.

    Learn about ventilator motor applications
    APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT

    MEDICAL

    Joint Reconstruction
    Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction

    Orthopedic implants require not only biocompatibility, but also exceptional mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in intense physiological conditions over a long service life, requiring materials with exceptionally high abrasion (wear) and fatigue resistance.

    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    Biodur® CCM / Biodur® Cold Work CCM

    Enhanced strength and wear resistance can be achieved by incorporating cold work in the material. Small diameter offerings available

    Micro-Melt® Biodur® CCM Plus

    Retains higher strength and exceptional wear resistance irrespective of manufacturing method driving consistent performance over lifetime

    Micro-Melt® Biodur® CCM

    Increased processability due to finer grain sizes and superior homogeneous composition available in small diameter offerings to improve processing yields

    Dynamet Ti 6Al-4V ELI

    Titanium offers increased corrosion resistance and a high strength-to-weight ratio. Available in four commercially pure grades

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    Vascular Stents
    Cardiovascular Stents

    Our materials enable expandable stents with high elastic modulus, low recoil, thinner struts through strong tensile properties. Reducing strut thickness improves clinical performance and reduces stent size, enabling access to smaller vessels.

    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    MP35N®

    Nonmagnetic with a unique combination of ultra-high tensile strength, good ductility and toughness, with excellent corrosion resistance

    L-605

    Nonmagnetic solid-solution strengthened cobalt base alloy with oxidation-corrosion, good ductility, and toughness

    Conichrome®

    Stability under high fatigue requirements and good ductility with a combination of strength and corrosion resistance. Non ferromagnetic, and MRI safe

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    Abutments & Screws
    Abutments & Screws

    High-strength biocompatible materials resistant to corrosion and fracturing are essential for high-quality crowns, dental implants, and surgical instrumentation. Our materials have the necessary strength and low-nickel content for patients with metal sensitivities.

    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    Biodur® 108

    FDA-approved essentially nickel and cobalt free austenitic stainless with exceptionally high tensile and fatigue strength

    Micro-Melt® Biodur® CCM Low Nickel

    Low nickel version retains higher strength and exceptional wear resistance irrespective of manufacturing method driving consistent performance over lifetime

    Ti CP Grade 1-4

    Titanium offers increased corrosion resistance and a high strength-to-weight ratio. Available in four commercially pure grades

    Ti 6Al-4V ELI

    Extra-low interstitial ASTM B348 Grade 23 has superior damage tolerance and better mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures

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    Missile Casings
    Missile Casings

    Our material solutions are used for the next generation of implantable surgical clips where elevated properties are required surgical clips and suture wire.

    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    Conichrome®

    Stability under high fatigue requirements and good ductility with a combination of strength and corrosion resistance

    Biodur® 316LS

    Ultra high strength for next-generation applications at high temperatures in short duration

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    Additive Manufacturing
    Additive Manufacturing

    Partner with us for end-to-end production of components, patient-matched implants, or application-specific tools created with additive manufacturing in our production facilities with powder lifecycle management and risk mitigation.

    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    Ti 6Al-4V ELI Grade 23+

    Ti64 Grade 23+ combines controlled powder chemistry with lower oxygen content and optimized print parameters to provide 15-20% improvement in mechanical properties

    Nitinol

    NiTi alloys with optimized powder chemistry and print parameters exhibit superelastic and shape memory properties

    Biodur® 108

    An essentially nickel-free austenitic stainless alloy with a high nitrogen content to maintain its austenitic structure with superior tensile and fatigue strength

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    Customers call on us when they need to rethink the boundaries of specialty alloys or how our existing top-performance materials can solve new design challenges. We foster long-term relationships to support risk-adverse innovation and explore advanced product applications together

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