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Medical market: precision extrusion that saves lives

Why are aluminium extrusions increasingly used in the medical market?

Better access to healthcare, new treatment methods and technological advancements in medical devices are driving strong growth in the global medical market. Precision extrusion plays a crucial role in the innovation and development of advanced medical devices.

Mifa Aluminium works together with its OEM customers to improve their prominent position in the medical market with a focus on cost, innovation, sustainability and premium quality. Through co-engineering we search for the optimal product design (QLTC) with our customers.

Aluminium and magnesium applications for the medical market

Mifa’s precision extrusion technology enables the integration of multiple functions into one comprehensive smart profile shape, with unparalleled high accuracy. This significantly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of your design, providing unique solutions for various applications:

  • Medical imaging devices;
  • Smart wearables for real time monitoring;
  • Endoscopy and laparoscopy instruments;
  • Diagnostics
  • Ventilation & anaesthesia equipment;
  • Patient handling systems;
  • Infusion pumps;
  • Orthopaedics;
  • Wheelchairs.

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Your benefits with Mifa Precision Extrusion Technology

Our strengths Our promises Your benefits
Precision tolerances
  • Tolerances from ± 0.02 mm
  • Precision shape tolerances – straightness & torsion
  • Extreme thin wall thicknesses from 0.25 mm
  • Sizes from Ø 3 – Ø 180 mm, 220 x 60 mm
  • Unprecedented freedom in design
  • Avoiding costly machining steps (post-processing)
  • Weight saving
  • Small profiles & miniature applications
Profile technology
  • Multiple cores
  • Asymmetrical shapes
  • Variable wall thicknesses
  • Exceptional long (cooling) fins
  • Tailor-made (complex) design profile
  • Reduction # components
  • Increased functionality & performance
  • Ultra light and strong constructions
Co-engineering
  • Partnership
  • Best solution (fit and function)
  • 50 years of knowledge and craftsmanship
  • Involvement in conceptual design phase
  • Best possible product – QLTC
  • Cost efficient
Quality & sustainability
  • AS9100/D
  • EcoVadis Silver rating
  • Compliance
  • Premium quality
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship
  • Professional audits

 

Case study: medical precision profile for B|Braun

Mifa’s precision extrusion is unique. With dimensional tolerances starting from +/- 0.02 mm, we are 10 times more accurate than the standard EN12020-2 norm prescribes for aluminium extrusion. This precision opens up unprecedented possibilities. For over 45 years, our customers have chosen Mifa for precision.

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Sustainability: top of mind

Aluminium has a long lifespan and remains 95% recyclable after use. It requires minimal maintenance, but at Mifa, we go a step further. We continuously consider energy consumption, waste management, vitality, safety, and the health of our employees. Specifically, Mifa has achieved the following:

  • Mifa saves 78% emissions with in-house production compared to others.
  • With full in-house production, Mifa saves a significant amount of CO2 on a common ecological culprit: transportation.
  • Mifa’s thin-walled profiles result in a material saving of 33%.

Sustainability is a crucial theme in developing new products. We understand that there may be questions about the CO2 emissions associated with the production of aluminum profiles at Mifa. Alongside our partners and engineers, we have developed a specialized tool for life cycle analysis (LCA). This tool calculates emissions and demonstrates the positive impact of co-engineering on reducing the CO2 footprint. Contact us for more information.

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