Medical Devices and Sheet Metal Processing

A metallic structure provides the framework of a stent, but some applications require additional functions. A polymer membrane can create a barrier, provide sealing or help guide fluid flow, depending on the device design and intended application. Covered vascular stents are one example: a membrane can help exclude an aneurysm or seal a damaged vessel. Combining a metallic structure with a thin membrane brings its own engineering challenges. The covering needs to remain securely attached while accommodating movement and expansion of the underlying stent. Material selection, geometry and attachment therefore need to be considered together. Starting at COMPAMED , MeKo will present new surface-treatment samples, including a membrane-covered stent alongside examples of black marking and abrasive blasting. We look forward to showing you the samples and discussing the ideas they might spark for your applications.

Thin yet tough coverings are something nature knows well. This Halloween, we are taking a closer look at the wings of a bat and finding inspiration for our work in medical technology. Happy Halloween from MeKo!

At MD&M Midwest on October 28–29, 2026 , Tim Fries and Samuel Obert look forward to meeting the Midwest MedTech community in Minneapolis. Do you have a component that is proving difficult to manufacture, or a project that could benefit from additional engineering input? Bring your questions to Booth 2531 . Our team will be happy to discuss manufacturing challenges and the next steps for your project.

A drawing defines a component’s geometry. For Nitinol , its behavior in use also depends on temperature and loading conditions. The austenite finish temperature (Af) marks the temperature at which the transformation to austenite is completed during heating. Together with operating temperature and loading conditions, Af helps determine how a component responds to deformation and recovers its shape. For a Nitinol stent operating at body temperature, around 37°C, Af can influence the radial force it delivers. Shape setting is an important part of controlling this behavior. Heat-treatment parameters determine more than geometry: they can also be used to adjust transformation temperatures. At MeKo, we draw on our Nitinol processing experience to adjust parameters to the specified Af and verify the result using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) . If your requirements are still taking shape, we can discuss operating conditions and functional targets with you to work toward a suitable specification.

MeKo will be at MEDevice Silicon Valley on November 18–19, 2026 . Klaus Iker and Laura Veneracion will represent our team at the Santa Clara Convention Center, bringing engineering and manufacturing experience to the West Coast MedTech community. Whether you are working with Nitinol, developing a challenging component geometry or looking for a reliable way to manufacture a new design, we look forward to discussing the technical details with you. Meet us at Booth 822 to talk about your next steps from design to manufacturing.

Eight colleagues represented MeKo at the inaugural H/21 Half Marathon in Hannover . On October 11, the MeKo Runners took on the 21.1-kilometer course . With temperatures around 13°C and plenty of rain, the conditions called for extra determination. Thank you to all eight runners and everyone who supported and cheered on the team along the way.

MeKo will be at COMPAMED in Düsseldorf from November 16–19, 2026 . Our project managers and engineers look forward to discussing new medical devices and the technical challenges behind them. From material selection and simulation to process development, precision manufacturing and testing, we combine engineering know-how with manufacturing experience to help turn ideas into medical devices. Find us right at the entrance to Hall 8a, Booth J07 . Bring your questions and project ideas – we look forward to getting into the technical details with you.

Dutch MedTech company Choice is developing a micro-mechanical contraceptive implant measuring around 1.6 millimeters in diameter . Based on a controllable valve mechanism, the system is designed for placement in the fallopian tube and is intended to provide reversible contraception. Multiple miniaturized components need to work reliably together within an extremely confined environment. MeKo supports this development by combining manufacturing expertise with early design feedback . Complex Nitinol components, including the stent structure and spring element, are assessed for manufacturability, reliability and scalability from the outset. “Without MeKo, we would not have been able to achieve this level of miniaturization,” says Peter Van De Graaf , Founder and CEO of Choice. The collaboration demonstrates how closely product development and precision manufacturing need to work together when miniaturizing medical devices.

At BioInterface 2026 in Salt Lake City , MeKo is taking a closer look at medical device surfaces. Jakob Dohse will be there to exchange ideas on electropolished finishes and functional coatings. The final micrometers offer plenty to discuss: what do new applications require from a surface, and how can those requirements be translated into manufacturing? We look forward to exchanging perspectives with fellow attendees.

A device might start with a material question, move through laser processing and surface finishing, require testing or simulation, and eventually need a reliable path into series production. At MD&M Midwest on October 28–29 , Tim Fries will be there to talk through where your project stands, what it needs next, and how having MeKo as a partner can help bring your idea to life with fewer handovers along the way. If you are part of the Midwest MedTech community, save the date.

Our heartbeat is something we rarely think about until something changes. On World Heart Day, we’re reminded how much depends on that steady rhythm working quietly in the background, every second of every day. At MeKo, heart health has a place both in and beyond our work , from colleagues staying active together in sports groups to making use of fitness programs such as Hansefit, while our daily work contributes to cardiovascular technologies that can make a difference. Because behind every implant is a person who wants to keep moving, spending time with family and simply enjoying life.

Originally created for our 30th anniversary, our notebox recently received an update to mark 35 years of MeKo. What looks like a simple everyday helper starts as a single thin sheet of stainless steel . The contour, anniversary detail, and weight-reducing pattern in the base are laser cut first. The edges are then carefully finished before several bending steps turn the flat sheet into its final shape. No welding. No additional joining. The stability comes from the way the individual sections are designed and bent into place. It might seem simple, but that is exactly what we like about it. Laser cutting, edge finishing, and bending are all typical processes in our MetalWorks production, brought together in something you can use every day. Sometimes the best way to show what manufacturing can do is to put the result right on your desk.

Team MeKo returned to the SportScheckRUN in Hannover this year, with colleagues choosing between the 5K and 10K courses through the city center in the evening. Different distances, different paces, but the same atmosphere. City lights, cheering from the sidelines, and plenty of energy along the course. Thank you to everyone who joined in , whether running or supporting from the side.

Before Medical Technology Ireland starts in Galway, our team will already be spending time across the Irish MedTech community, from customer visits and the opening of the new Eyedea MedTech Pub to MPP Ireland. At MTI, Chris Janker , Markus Binder and Jakob Dohse will be there to talk engineering, manufacturability, and whatever is currently keeping your project team busy. If you are attending too, come meet the team at Booth #217 in the German Pavilion.

Not every development project needs to start with a custom component. That’s why a selection of standardized MeKo components is now available directly through Chamfr. With components in stock and ready to ship in 1–2 business days , getting started is easier than ever. Use them to build an early proof of concept, compare options, and define what your design really needs. Once those requirements become clearer, we can work together to optimize geometries, materials, and processes for your specific application. Explore the MeKo storefront on Chamfr