The medtech sector is constantly in a state of innovation, which has remained undeterred even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, the sector is witnessing a strong ongoing trend for minimally invasive medical devices to improve patient outcomes. These cutting-edge devices are, in turn, driving the demand for medical device coatings that can meet the clinical, engineering, and operating requirements of these devices. On that front, a diverse selection of coating materials with highly specific engineering properties are entering the market today that can cater to different functionalities of the medical devices.
In particular, structural heart, peripheral vascular, robotic surgery, and diagnostics segments have exhibited a tremendous demand for medical devices in recent years. These segments are looking out for a diverse range of functionalities from the specialty coatings. For instance, bio-effectiveness is critical for such active coatings, which is promoting or inhibiting biodynamic activities such as drug elution and anti-bacterial or anti-microbial functionality. Orthopedic devices, on the other, are also becoming a major segment driving the medical device coatings market. And today, design engineers are continually leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop new materials that can enhance the functionality of medical devices. Consequently, many multifunctionality coating techniques have become prominent in the sector.
To achieve the best results, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other medical decision makers (MDMs) are looking for a combination of various coating techniques. The wide and expansive range of customizable coating materials and coating techniques, in turn, is allowing them to optimize the coatings for specific devices. At this juncture, there is a variety of medical devices coating materials, techniques, and companies available in the market that cater to the different needs of the OEMs and MDMs. To help them choose the company that best fits their requirement, MedTech Outlook has compiled a list of the top 10 medical device coating solution providers and top 10 medical device coating finishing service providers. The enlisted companies are the frontrunners in the market that provide a wide span of features. Besides, the magazine also comprises insights from thought leaders in the sector on the industry trends, best practices, recent innovations, and their advice for the aspiring CXOs.
We present to you MedTech Outlook’s, “Top 10 Medical Device Coating Solution Providers – 2020”.
