Engineering Insight: Laser-Cut & Welded Catheter Components
Free Download: Tech Brief from VitalPath Experts
As catheter-based therapies evolve, so do the design and manufacturing challenges. This free technical brief provides engineering teams with real-world examples and design tips for incorporating laser-cut and welded components into complex catheter assemblies.
Backed by decades of experience, the experts at VitalPath share lessons learned from supporting structural heart, neurovascular, peripheral vascular, electrophysiology, and cardiovascular devices.
What You’ll Learn:
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The role of nitinol hypotube geometry in differing catheter applications
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How to optimize weld strength during the shape-setting process
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Tips for cutting long slot hypotubes without distortion
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Design tradeoffs for pull ring performance and cost
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Laser ablation and marking techniques to improve precision and manufacturability
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Polymer laser machining for novel catheter applications
Whether you’re building next-gen steerable systems or precision therapeutic tools, these insights can help reduce risk and improve manufacturability early in development.
