Biomaterials

Biomedical applications are increasing at a very high rate. In order to determine the suitablity of a potential product or to assess its biocompatibility, mechanical surface properties are analyzed. Our instruments' ranges enable the user to quickly determine the quality and suitability of biomedical samples.

For the last few years, CSM has been working on several projects for bones and tooth characterization.

A partial list of biomedical and biomimetic systems we have performed surface characterizations for:

> Scratch Resistance of soft contact lenses
> Controlled drug release valves
> Hardness of bone tissue
> Properties of dental materials
> Blood Pump System
> Arterial implants (Stents)
> Adhesion of coating for hip prostheses