LASER
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EPTAM Precision Solutions
Leaders in Medical and Industrial Laser Processing
At EPTAM Precision Solutions, we leverage cutting-edge laser processing technology to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions across multiple industries, with a special focus on medical device manufacturing. Our proprietary laser systems are designed for efficient manufacturing, customization, and automation, enabling us to quickly adapt to the latest industry trends while maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.
With in-house laser integration and fully customized software, EPTAM can adjust laser parameters “ON THE FLY” to optimize results for different materials and varying thicknesses. This makes us leaders in laser cutting, welding, marking, and micromachining for industries including medical devices, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and more.
Why Choose EPTAM for Your Laser Processing Needs?
- Unmatched Precision: Achieve micron-level accuracy in cutting complex geometries and intricate designs for high-performance components.
- Custom Automation: Our fully automated systems handle high-volume production, reducing human error and improving scalability.
- FDA Compliance: Our laser processing systems ensure compliance with FDA CFR Part 820 and meet the strict regulatory standards required for implantable medical devices.
- Rapid Prototyping: We excel in rapid prototyping and low-volume production to bring your innovative designs to life faster.
- Cross-Industry Expertise: From medical devices to aerospace and automotive, we tailor our laser processes to meet the needs of each industry we serve.
Advanced Metrology & Quality Control
We ensure every component meets precise tolerances through our in-house metrology capabilities, enabling high-quality measurements and inspections. Our post-processing services like deburring, passivation, and surface cleaning ensure components are contamination-free and biocompatible. This guarantees that every product is ready for its specific application with the highest levels of accuracy and cleanliness.
Laser Manufacturing Capabilities
Laser Cutting: High-Precision and Complex Geometries
Our laser cutting technology offers superb precision and flexibility, ideal for cutting complex geometries in medical components and other high-tech devices. Using Laser Pulse Modulation (LPM) and Programmable Pulse Generator (PPG), we can cut intricate shapes with micron-level precision.
Key Features:
- Tube Cutting 3, 4, and 5-Axis: Handles tube diameters from 0.012” to 1.0”, with wall thicknesses from 0.002” to 0.050” and lengths up to 12 feet. Perfect for catheters, stents, and surgical instruments. Extended lengths of 20-40' can easily be achieved with our specialty group.
- Burr-Free, Contamination-Free Processing: Our laser cutting process leaves no oxidation, maintaining the structural integrity of sensitive components and reducing the need for post-processing.
- High Throughput: Capable of processing millions of units annually while maintaining consistent precision, ideal for mass production.
- Applications: Ideal for vascular stents, catheter shafts, delivery systems, and other surgical tools requiring intricate, high-tolerance designs.
Materials Processed
We work with a wide range of materials, including metals like stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum, as well as plastics and composites, ensuring optimal results across industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Key Stainless Steel Grades:
- T17-7
- 304
- 304L
- 316
- 316L
- 321
Laser Welding: Airtight Hermetic Sealing and Micro-Welding
Our laser welding systems specialize in non-contact welding to create airtight, hermetic seals for implantable medical devices. We ensure contamination-free welds that meet the stringent requirements of the medical device industry.
Key Features:
- Micro-Welding: Welds with spot sizes under 1mm, ideal for pacemakers, neurostimulators, and other delicate medical components.
- Durability: Designed for long-term use, our welded components withstand repeated sterilization without losing structural integrity.
- Hermetic Seals: Ideal for implantable devices, our welds ensure consistent, airtight seals that enhance device longevity.
Laser Marking and Engraving: Permanent, Biocompatible, and FDA-Compliant
Our laser marking technology produces deep black marks that are highly visible from all angles, corrosion-resistant, and compatible with passivation. These marks are essential for FDA-compliant UDI (Unique Device Identification) and traceability on medical devices.
Key Features:
- Deep ‘Dark Black’ Marks: Provides high-contrast markings that enhance readability and traceability.
- Passivation-Compatible Marks: Highly resistant to fading, even after repeated sterilization, ensuring long-lasting traceability for implantable devices.
- Picosecond Laser Technology: Enables ultra-fast and precise laser marking with minimal heat-affected zones, ideal for sensitive medical and microelectronic applications.
- Automation-Ready: Capable of handling high-volume production with consistent quality and accuracy.
- FDA Traceability: Compliant with FDA CFR Part 820 requirements for serial number and lot tracking.
- Corrosion Resistant and Biocompatible: Ensures the safety and longevity of medical devices.
Post-Processing & Secondary Services
Key Features:
- Metrology: In-house precision measurements and inspections.
- Deburring: Ensuring smooth and clean edges by removing microscopic burrs.
- Passivation & Cleaning: Surface treatments that make parts biocompatible and contamination-free.
- Packaging & Assembly: Complete solutions to deliver components ready for immediate application.
EPTAM Precision Laser R&D and Production Facilities
Connecticut R&D Facility: Advancing Laser Innovation
Our Connecticut Laser Research & Development Facility is dedicated to developing next-generation laser technologies. Specializing in Position Synchronized Output technology combined with both time-based and vector-based processing techniques, this facility uses Laser Pulse Modulation (LPM) enhanced by EPTAM’s Programmable Pulse Generator (PPG) to deliver precise results with minimal energy consumption.
- Rapid Prototyping: We excel at turning innovative ideas into reality with low-volume prototypes.
- Custom Laser-Centric Automation Solutions: Tailored automation solutions are developed in-house to ensure seamless integration into production lines.
Colorado Production Facility: Scalable, High-Volume Manufacturing
Our Colorado Springs Production Facility is ISO 13485-certified and equipped for high-volume laser production. This facility handles millions of units per year and provides comprehensive support for medical device manufacturing, including laser tube cutting, laser welding, Swiss turning, passivation, and cleaning.
- Production Capacity: Capable of handling large-scale production with precision and repeatability.
- Fleet of Advanced Equipment: Over the past 3 years, we have built a fleet of Laser Part Markers, 4th and 5th-Axis Tube Cutters, and Welders to meet your high-volume production needs.
- Secondary Support Processing: Offering a full suite of services including metrology, passivation, swaging, Swiss turning, packaging, over-molding, and cleaning.
Next-Generation Technologies
We employ Position Synchronized Output and vector-based processing techniques, combined with Laser Pulse Modulation (LPM) and our proprietary Programmable Pulse Generator (PPG), to reduce energy consumption while maximizing precision. These technologies ensure that our laser systems operate with utmost efficiency, making them ideal for complex medical and industrial applications.
Certifications and Compliance
At EPTAM, we uphold the highest standards of quality to ensure regulatory compliance and the success of your project. Our facilities are certified to meet global standards, including:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- ISO 13485:2016 Certified (Medical Devices)
- AS 9100 D Certified (Aerospace)
- FDA Registered:
- FDA #3005144609
- FDA #3011302692 (West/Metals)
- 21 CFR 820 Compliant
- CAGE Code: 1TYA1
- ITAR and DDT Registered
Sustainability Initiatives
At EPTAM, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact. Our laser processing technologies are designed to reduce energy consumption, and we work diligently to minimize material waste in every project.
Industries We Serve
While we specialize in medical device laser processing, our technology and expertise extend across multiple industries, each with unique requirements for precision and quality.
Medical Device Manufacturing
Laser cutting, welding, and marking for stents, catheters, implantable devices, and surgical tools. Neurovascular devices, orthopedic implants, and endoscopic tools.
Aerospace & Defense
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Precision laser cutting and micromachining for microfluidic components and semiconductor tools.
Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing
High-precision laser processes for custom automotive components requiring complex geometries and high durability.
Medical Robots and Biopharma
Bio-Pharma
Molecular Diagnostics
Some of Our Work
Laser Tube Cutting
Laser Welding
Our laser welding systems ensure airtight, hermetic seals for implantable medical devices such as pacemakers and neurostimulators. With our micro-welding capabilities, we deliver welds with spot sizes under 1mm, ensuring structural integrity and long-term durability.
Laser Marking
Our laser marking systems produce deep, biocompatible marks that withstand repeated sterilization without fading. This is essential for traceability on implantable devices and surgical tools. Our systems are automation-ready and capable of handling high-volume production.
Case Studies: Proven Success in Medical Device Manufacturing
Eliminate Secondary Process
- Challenge: Heavy burrs and slag.
- Solution: Utilize Laser Pulse Modulation techniques to eliminate burrs and slag while maintaining crisp, sharp edges.
Laser Pulse Modulation
- Challenge: Create Burr Free and Slag Free Complex Multi-Axis Geometry
- Solution: Utilize custom programming of pulse frequency and laser intensity to modulate the beam energy to achieve precision cuts in conjunction with velocity.
Neurovascular Stent Manufacturing
- Challenge: Deliver a neurovascular stent with tight tolerances and rapid turnaround.
- Solution: EPTAM’s laser tube cutting technology allowed the client to reduce prototype development time by 30%, meeting their launch deadline while maintaining micron-level precision.
Pacemaker Hermetic Sealing
- Challenge: Develop a reliable hermetic seal for an implantable pacemaker.
- Solution: Our laser welding systems provided airtight, contamination-free seals that passed rigorous durability testing, ensuring long-term device performance.
Aerospace Component Precision Cutting
- Challenge: Manufacture highly complex aerospace components with tight tolerances and lightweight properties.
- Solution: Our precision laser micromachining technology allowed us to cut intricate designs while maintaining the integrity and strength required in aerospace environments. We delivered high-precision components that met stringent aerospace industry standards.
Customer Support and Service
EPTAM is committed to providing full-service solutions, from prototyping to large-scale production. Our dedicated customer support team offers technical assistance during and after production, ensuring a seamless experience and long-term reliability for your projects.
Leadership
“EPTAM built Laser production from a position of strength, from the established, ideally located and highly respected facility, EPTAM Precision Metals, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. EPTAM Precision Laser adds EPTAM-developed differentiating laser processing technology, adding additional capability and value to our current and future customers."
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