LISI 2014
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Extension
Newrangesofknee
prostheses
The Caen site, dedicated to reconstruction, extended its product
portfoliowithanew rangeof kneeprostheses, initiated fromprojects
launched in 2013. This expansion, whichmakes use of technologies
already employed for hip prostheses, strengthens LISI MEDICAL’s
presence in this market. It includes all knee prostheses, metallic
femoraland tibia implantsand intermediatepolymermaterial inserts.
Prototyping
Improvement of spinedevices
New innovativeproduct rangesweredeveloped in2014,
such as spine devices whose fitting was simplified to
reduce risk to thepatient. Someof theseproductswere
initially manufactured by rapid prototyping in order to
validatesolutions forconventional seriesproduction.
Service
Ready-to-use integratedsolutions
The first parts manufactured and packaged for new
clients were delivered after a long validation period.
These products universally epitomize the skills that
candeliver a fully integrated turnkey solution, from raw
material to medical device. The product is delivered
packaged and sterilized, ready tobe implanted into the
patient.
Growth
Increasedproduction capacity
The installation of a new 1,500 ton press allowed the
division’s forge capacity to grow by +15%. This new
equipment at the heart of LISI MEDICAL’s businesses
must support its growth. Sites specializing inSpinal/Ex-
tremity Trauma and Dental products also experienced
an increase in theircapacity.5-axismillingmachinesand
turning-milling machines were introduced to speed up
diversification of the division to high value-added pro-
ducts.
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Training
An internalpolishing
school
A polishing school has been established at LISI MEDICAL
to meet the needs of the market. Manual polishing, which
requires real skill, constitutes an important part of this
process. The first intake of the Caen school qualifiedduring
thecourseof2014.Thiswasachieved inpartnershipwith local
stakeholdersandwillbecontinued in2015.
