Precision that saves Lives

Quick Solution for the Lifesaver

Artivion, based in Hechingen (Baden-Württemberg), is one of the leading suppliers of vascular prostheses and stent graft systems. For the latest hybrid stent graft delivery system, “E-vita Open Neo,” 1zu1scale supplied a complete, production-ready plastic assembly – from prototype to clean room series production.

This project demanded absolute precision, process reliability, and speed. Thanks to the early use of aluminum tools and our clean room injection molding expertise, we were able to guide Artivion from the initial idea to a production-ready solution in a very short time.

Wolfgang Spiegel,Division Manager Tooling & Injection Molding

High-precision Components for safe Positioning in the Operating Room

The “E-vita Open Neo” insertion system enables surgeons to position a stent graft safely and reliably during the treatment of aortic diseases. The compact plastic housing offers optimal haptics, accuracy of fit, and functionality in surgical use. Thanks to clean room manufacturing and aluminum tools, all parts were produced with consistently high quality and meet the highest medical safety standards.

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Components

Complete assembly consisting of 12 plastic parts

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Properties

Complete assembly consisting of 12 plastic parts

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Scaling

Up to 1,500 units per year – manufactured in cleanroom quality

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Additional Services

Aluminum tools for fast and cost-efficient injection molding production

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Components

Complete assembly consisting of 12 plastic parts

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Properties

Complete assembly consisting of 12 plastic parts

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Scaling

Up to 1,500 units per year – manufactured in cleanroom quality

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Additional Services

Aluminum tools for fast and cost-efficient injection molding production

SCALE: One Process, many Advantages

Sketch

Clearly define requirements

Early analysis of feasibility, requirements, and schedules
Goal: structured foundation for development

Check

Test & optimize prototypes

Rapid 3D printing prototyping for early testing
Iterative optimizations for function and design
Ensuring robustness and practicality

Approve

Design finalized & approved

Use of aluminum molds for toolmaking
Design freeze: no further product changes, only manufacturing adjustments
Basis for precise and reproducible series production

Launch

Prepare for series production

Setup of clean room production
Implementation of all quality assurance processes
Ensuring a stable production process for medical technology components

Execute

Series production readiness implemented

Series production of medical technology components
Continuous quality assurance guarantees reproducible results
Result: stable, series-ready components ready for the market

Sketch

Clearly define requirements

Early analysis of feasibility, requirements, and schedules
Goal: structured foundation for development

Check

Test & optimize prototypes

Rapid 3D printing prototyping for early testing
Iterative optimizations for function and design
Ensuring robustness and practicality

Approve

Design finalized & approved

Use of aluminum molds for toolmaking
Design freeze: no further product changes, only manufacturing adjustments
Basis for precise and reproducible series production

Launch

Prepare for series production

Setup of clean room production
Implementation of all quality assurance processes
Ensuring a stable production process for medical technology components

Execute

Series production readiness implemented

Series production of medical technology components
Continuous quality assurance guarantees reproducible results
Result: stable, series-ready components ready for the market

A Result that is impressive

1zu1scale produced the “E-vita Open Neo” stent graft delivery system for Artivion as a complete, production-ready plastic assembly. Thanks to precise clean room production, aluminum tools, and close cooperation, the project was successfully completed after only about 16 months. This result stands for fast time-to-market, high precision, and maximum safety—important factors in medical technology.

Medical technology is subject to very high quality requirements. We can always count on 1zu1scale for the manufacture of our series products. Technical expertise, well-thought-out implementation of ideas, and great interpersonal relationships help us reach our goals faster and more reliably.

Yannick Röcker,Project Coordinator at Artivion, Inc.