Electropolishing is an electrochemical process used to smooth and polish the surface of a metal. This process is mainly used to improve the aesthetic appearance and cleaning properties of metal surfaces. During the electropolishing process, the workpiece is immersed in an electrolyte solution and an electric current is applied. The electrolytic solution is composed of […]
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Plant 3
Our Plant 3 is finally ready! It is the largest of our three with its 3700 square meters It will host a new quality control department, a finishing area, a new 3D printing department, as well as different other chip removal machines (lathes and milling machines). We have already planned the arriving of different machineries […]
How to manufacture PLLA implantable medical devices
A few weeks ago, we talked about the exceptional characteristics of the polymers used in orthopedic surgery with particular reference to PLLA. (see article https://www.legheleggere.com/green-device-for-orthopedic-surgical-use/). Let’s see how to manufacture implantable medical devices with this GREEN material. How are PLLA implantable medical devices manufacture? There are different production technologies for an implantable medical device: machining […]
Our considerations about 2022
2022 has been over for a month. It has been a difficult year for all companies, for different reasons that are unfortunately neither predictable nor controllable by anyone, not even the most skilled manager. On the other hand, despite these difficulties, 2022 was also a year of growth for our company. In the traditional pre-Christmas […]
WRIST FRACTURES AND INNOVATIVE PLATES
From the 1990s to today, there have been countless technological innovations related to plates for the reduction of wrist fractures. Which are the most important technological innovations of plates for wrist fractures? Among the most important we can mention: the reduction in the diameter of the screws, the low profile of the plates which, logically, […]
Innovative cannulated screws
What makes the cannulated screws “innovative”? These screws are born as an evolution of the concept of cannulated screw, suitably modified to favor a better and more effective action of osteosynthesis, even in unfavorable bone conditions. This idea was born in the late 90s, from the collaboration of some doctors. But, only at the beginning […]
PLASTIC MATERIAL COMPRESSION MOLDING
How is compression molding technology used in making implantable medical devices? Compression molding in implantable medical devices The components produced with this technology are usually present in knee and hip prostheses. Concerning hip prostheses, the component made with compression molding is the cup which constitutes the part of the implant that is inserted into the […]
Inspection with dye penetration liquid (DPI – Dye penetration inspection): what is it and why is it important to use it?
Inspection with penetrating liquids is a non-destructive control process used on metal and ceramics. The main advantage of this control test is that it is not necessary to cut, drill or engrave the surface of the piece in any way. Inspection with penetrating liquids is able to reveal surface cracks or other not visible to […]
Green device for orthopedic surgical use
PLLA (Polylactic acid) is an extremely innovative and green material and it can be used also in orthopedic surgery. certified-green-products: which are the main features of PLLA? Polylactate (PLLA) is a synthetic and biodegradable aliphatic polyester (eco-sustainable medical product) and it is suitable for different applications both in medicine and in industry in order to […]
Patent Box
We are pleased to announce the recognition of our unique business model with its patent box. The patent box is the recognition of a “unique” business management model, which our company has been pursuing for several years, in addition to representing an economic advantage. I would like to thank the revenue office for their competence, […]