This startup develops a nanotechnology system that creates implant surfaces designed to prevent bacterial infections. Their platform leverages nanostructures to repel bacteria and kill some on contact, eliminating the need for additional coatings or antibiotics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Bacterial colonization on implant surfaces poses a significant risk of infection, leading to complications, increased healthcare costs, and potential implant failure. Traditional methods of preventing these infections often involve antibiotic coatings or other materials that can deplete over time or contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Solution
Nanoshape GmbH provides a nanotechnology-based surface modification that creates antibacterial properties on metal implants without the need for coatings or antibiotics. Inspired by the nanostructures found on dragonfly wings, their patent-pending hydrothermal oxidation process creates nanostructures on metallic surfaces that reduce bacterial adhesion and kill bacteria upon contact. This passive, mechanically stable effect modifies the material surface at a nanoscale, retaining the raw material properties while providing a cost-effective and scalable solution to prevent bacterial infections on medical implants and other applications. The technology reduces infection risks, enhances product lifetime, and potentially reduces maintenance or repair costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of medical implants for dental, osteosynthesis, and orthopedic applications, as well as companies in the sanitary, water treatment, food and beverage, ventilation systems, and aerospace industries.
Features
- Hydrothermal oxidation process creates nanostructures on metallic surfaces.
- Bio-inspired design based on antibacterial nanostructures found in nature.
- Reduces bacterial adhesion forces compared to conventional surfaces.
- Contact killing effect eliminates certain bacterial species upon contact.
- Passive antibacterial effect without the use of antibiotics or other depleting substances.
- Mechanically stable surface modification that withstands stress.
- Scalable manufacturing process suitable for structuring large numbers of parts with arbitrary shapes.
- Standard surface treatments such as sand-blasting, etching, and anodizing are also offered.
- Biological analysis services according to ISO or ASTM standards are available.