Ceramic and Ultrasound Technologies for Medical Devices
Medical technology is a field where material failure is not an option. Whether minimally invasive surgery, ultrasound diagnostics, or precision fluid sensing – the demands on components are continuously increasing. CeramTec combines over 100 years of technical ceramics experience with more than 45 years of expertise in medical technology, developing tailored solutions of the highest quality.
The Key Facts at a Glance
- Specialist in ceramic components for medical technology: CeramTec develops and manufactures piezoceramic components, ultrasound transducers, and high-performance ceramics for OEM manufacturers of medical devices – from individual components to complete assemblies.
- Everything from a single source – from idea to series production: CeramTec supports customers through all project phases: material consulting, prototype development, engineering, and series production.
- Future-proof through lead-free piezoceramics: As an alternative to conventional PZT, CeramTec offers REACH-compliant materials — particularly suited for industrial flow measurement, high-performance ultrasonic systems, and medical disposables.
Why CeramTec?
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | Over 100 years of ceramics expertise, including more than 45 years in medical technology |
| Certification | ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 9001, IATF 16949 |
| Global Presence | 3 specialized production sites for piezoceramics and sensors (2\times UK, 1\times Germany) |
| Vertical Integration | From material development to assembly – everything from a single source |
| Regulatory Expertise | Support with approval processes in accordance with MDR and FDA |
| Sustainability | Lead-free piezoceramics as a future-proof alternative to PZT |
We offer a range of services to support you in your innovation process.
We partner with you to find the right solution that aligns with your portfolio strategy and helps you to achieve the desired level of differentiation.
Our experienced team has the resources and expertise to bring a different perspective that will enhance your innovation process.
Above that we can help educate on material selection and translate your requirements into a product specific technical specification.
Our dedicated R&D teams provide an end-to-end OEM service to develop your customised product.
We support you with flexible solutions to reduce project risk at an early stage, through technical discussions and feasibility projects.
We have identified the importance of expertise and collaboration across component interfaces and process steps.
Our engineering team consists of specialists with decades of experience in the field of ceramics and ultrasonic tecchnologies.
We offer a wide range of engineering services from 3D scanning, CAD modeling and design evaluation through FE-Analyses, risk assessment, and testing.
Tooling and manufacturing fixture requirements are developed and built internally based upon a very broad skill set.
Benefit from highly structured processes for developing prototypes and made-to-order products ensuring best-in-class results.
Our capabilities cover all your manufacturing needs from one-off, individual manufacturing, or made-to-order batch production through pilot series and large-scale production.
Our automation expertise enables flexibility to scale rapidly and provide low-cost solutions for piezo-ceramic and ultrasonic products.
Manufactured components range from micro size with the finest radius and tolerances to large, highly complex products with free form surfaces.
To ensure the reliability of our processes, all sites are at least certified according to ISO 9001, sections according to ISO / IATF 16949 and (e.g., medical sensors and transducers)
DIN EN ISO 13485.
We offer a range of services to support you in your innovation process.
We partner with you to find the right solution that aligns with your portfolio strategy and helps you to achieve the desired level of differentiation.
Our experienced team has the resources and expertise to bring a different perspective that will enhance your innovation process.
Above that we can help educate on material selection and translate your requirements into a product specific technical specification.
Our dedicated R&D teams provide an end-to-end OEM service to develop your customised product.
We support you with flexible solutions to reduce project risk at an early stage, through technical discussions and feasibility projects.
We have identified the importance of expertise and collaboration across component interfaces and process steps.
Our engineering team consists of specialists with decades of experience in the field of ceramics and ultrasonic tecchnologies.
We offer a wide range of engineering services from 3D scanning, CAD modeling and design evaluation through FE-Analyses, risk assessment, and testing.
Tooling and manufacturing fixture requirements are developed and built internally based upon a very broad skill set.
Benefit from highly structured processes for developing prototypes and made-to-order products ensuring best-in-class results.
Our capabilities cover all your manufacturing needs from one-off, individual manufacturing, or made-to-order batch production through pilot series and large-scale production.
Our automation expertise enables flexibility to scale rapidly and provide low-cost solutions for piezo-ceramic and ultrasonic products.
Manufactured components range from micro size with the finest radius and tolerances to large, highly complex products with free form surfaces.
To ensure the reliability of our processes, all sites are at least certified according to ISO 9001, sections according to ISO / IATF 16949 and (e.g., medical sensors and transducers)
DIN EN ISO 13485.
Opharmic Technology and CeramTec Ceramics Enable Non-Invasive Drug Delivery
Opharmic Technology (HK) Ltd. has developed a revolutionary ultrasound device for the non-invasive delivery of medication to the eye, designed to replace intravitreal injections. The Hong Kong-based start-up is collaborating with CeramTec to develop and manufacture the high-performance transducer that makes this technology possible.
CeramTec with Innovative Offering for High-Performance Ultrasound Transducers in Medicine
When it comes to ultrasound transducers for medical applications, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. As a specialist in technical ceramics, CeramTec offers a vertically integrated performance package – from the manufacture of innovative piezoceramics to the assembly of ultrasound sensors and transducers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What certifications does CeramTec hold for medical components?
CeramTec is certified to ISO 13485 for medical products. All sites meet at least ISO 9001; relevant areas are additionally certified to IATF 16949.
Does CeramTec also offer custom developments?
Yes. CeramTec offers complete OEM services – from material consulting and prototype development through to series production. Every solution is specifically tailored to the customer's requirements.
Are lead-free piezoceramics already suitable for use in medical devices?
CeramTec has successfully tested lead-free piezoceramics (BNT-BT) in bladder detection systems and high-performance transducers for surgical devices. In many applications, they achieve comparable performance values to conventional PZT.
In which medical devices are CeramTec ceramics used?
CeramTec components are used in, among others, ventilators, dialysis machines, ultrasonic surgical devices, infusion pumps, contrast media injectors, and ophthalmic laser devices.
Which ceramic materials are available?
We offer a broad portfolio of high-performance ceramics - including Alumina, Zirconia, ZTA, Aluminum Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Silicon Nitride, Piezoceramics, and more. Together, we'll identify the material that best meets your specific requirements.
