Automated drug delivery devices, robotic surgery, and microscale and nanoscale devices make new medical advancements possible, but they also require levels of precision measurement approaching and even meeting 100% accuracy. With our extensively tested metrology devices and proven track record of precision, Mitutoyo is helping to move medical technology into uncharted applications.
Medical Industry Realities
Despite facing unique challenges and stringent regulations, medical technology manufacturers must be able to produce life/health-critical devices with incredible precision.
New Metrology Processes
As robotics and automated technology change the medical landscape, new metrology instruments are needed to keep these complex applications accurate. That means even better metrology solutions are necessary to ensure accuracy for medical device production and applications.
Complex Requirements
Medical technology devices must adhere to strict hygiene, safety and performance standards, all while meeting stated tolerances for dimensional measurement. Without the proper metrology solutions, manufacturers may struggle to meet these requirements, particularly when working with challenging material.
Mitutoyo’s Expertise
When a patient’s quality of life is on the line, there’s no room for error. Mitutoyo solutions can achieve 100% accuracy in precision measurements, meeting the strictest requirements of medical technology and enabling the latest medical advancements.
Coordinate measuring machines for accurate multi-point measurement of artificial joints
Vision measurement solutions for high-speed, non-contact measurement of medical devices and electronics
Form measurement solutions for contour and surface finish of knee joints
Medical Metrology Solutions by Mitutoyo
These reliably accurate optical, laser and conventional metrology instruments from Mitutoyo are helping medical manufacturers develop the next generation of advanced medical devices.
Mitutoyo offers highly accurate vision systems made of high quality components in a range of sizes
Capable of both contact and non-contact measurement, our best-in-class CMM solutions are ideal for 3D inspection of complex geometries
The sophisticated and versatile Mitutoyo form measuring solutions are ideal for accurately assessing complex geometry of parts
A data management process that integrates with your network is needed to achieve the full benefits of SPC
Case Study
Reliable Form Measurement for Medical Devices
To keep WorldHeart’s rotary Ventricular Assist Devices performing safely and effectively, tolerances for contour and surface roughness are extremely strict. See how the form measurement solutions from Mitutoyo allowed for more accurate measurements.