The startup provides laser processing services, including laser ablation, marking, tube cutting, and wire stripping, specifically for medical device manufacturing. This technology enables manufacturers to enhance production efficiency and accelerate the market introduction of new medical devices.
Funding
$3.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Medical device manufacturers require precise and efficient processing methods to meet stringent quality standards and accelerate product development. Traditional manufacturing techniques often struggle to deliver the accuracy and speed needed for intricate medical components.
Solution
Proto Lase provides specialized laser processing services designed to optimize medical device manufacturing workflows. Using advanced laser technology, Proto Lase offers laser ablation, laser marking, laser welding, laser tube cutting, and wire stripping services. These services enable manufacturers to achieve precise results, improve product quality, and reduce lead times for complex medical device applications. Proto Lase's expertise in laser micro-manufacturing allows for the creation of intricate geometries and features with minimal secondary processing, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry regulations.
Target Audience
Proto Lase serves medical device manufacturers in various sectors, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, drug delivery, neurovascular, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics.
Features
- Laser ablation for selective material removal from various surfaces, ideal for catheter inflation holes and coated stent patterning
- Precise laser marking on flat and curved surfaces of metals, alloys, and most plastics for identification and traceability
- Custom laser welding for simple and complex delivery system components, ensuring repeatable results and minimal part distortion
- Automated laser tube cutting for unique geometries, including stents, hypotube shafts, and marker bands
- High-quality laser wire stripping to remove insulation or coating layers from electrical fine wires and catheters
- ISO 13485 Quality Management System ensuring safe and traceable manufacturing processes
- Short lead times to accelerate medical device speed to market