Thermal spray systems for coating medical implants

Medical implants represent some of the most sophisticated applications in the thermal spray field. Biocompatibility and long-term stability are vital for patient safety and successful surgical outcomes. Implants must be capable of withstanding enormous physiological loads while resisting corrosion in the aggressive environment of the human body.

Targeted biomedical applications for surface engineering

Our thermal spray systems are used to enhance the performance of a wide range of life changing medical devices like:

• Orthopedic joint replacements: Enhancing hip and knee prostheses with porous titanium or hydroxylapatite layers to stimulate rapid bone ingrowth.
• Dental prosthetics: Providing biocompatible surfaces for tooth implants that ensure rapid healing and permanent stability in the jawbone.
• Spinal reconstruction: Applying specialized coatings to vertebral blockers and discs to maintain structural integrity under constant mechanical stress.
• Extremity and trauma implants: Restoring mobility in shoulders elbows fingers and toes using high strength protective layers that mimic natural bone properties.

Biomedical Innovation

The success of a medical implant depends on the interface between the artificial device and living tissue. We focus on providing plasma spray systems that are capable of producing highly controlled coating. With the right plasma spraying techniques, you can mimic the mineral structure of human bone, making the prosthesis ‘invisible’ to surrounding skeletal tissue. Furthermore, our systems enable the creation of porous titanium coatings with specific pore sizes and interconnectivity to promote mechanical interlocking. By maintaining strict control over coating purity and crystallinity ensures that every biomedical component meets the safety standards required for human implantation.

Typical thermal sprayed applications in the biomedical industry:

• Knee joints
• Hip joints
• Bone nails
• Fingers
• Toes
• Vertebral blockers
• Shoulder joints
• Elbow joints
• Tooth implants

Are you looking for thermal spray equipment or coating services for medical devices and implants?

Whether your need is thermal spray services or equipment, the companies within the STS Group deliver the right solution. From the first consultation to the design and delivery of specialized thermal spray equipment and coating services, the STS Group is committed to helping you achieve success.

Thermal spray equipment and materials - FST
Are you looking for turnkey thermal spray systems or specialized HVOF or plasma spray equipment? FST designs and builds these systems around your specific application. FST also provides thermal spray powders and spare parts.

Thermal spray services for medical devices – Accentus medical
If you prefer to outsource your medical coating requirements, Accentus Medical provides advanced thermal spray coating services for implantable devices. The thermal plasma spray coatings enhance biocompatibility and support strong bone integration, improving implant performance and longevity. In addition, the silver antimicrobial technology of Accentus Medical helps reduce infection risk by preventing bacterial growth on implant surfaces.