ProPlate®

We're hiring a Chemistry Laboratory Manager! 📈🧪⚕️ As ProPlate continues to grow, we're looking for a technical leader to oversee our electroplating chemistry laboratory, drive continuous improvement, support environmental and regulatory compliance, and help develop the next generation of advanced plating technologies. If you're passionate about chemistry, leadership, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or tag someone who would be a great fit. https://lnkd.in/gnUcjXWJ

We're hiring a Quality Engineer! 📈⚕️⚙️ As ProPlate continues to grow, we're looking for a Quality Engineer to help drive new product development, process validation, and manufacturing excellence for innovative medical device technologies. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a collaborative, fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or tag someone who would be a great fit.

Beyond the Band: A Smarter Approach to Radiopaque Markers Traditional marker bands improve visibility under fluoroscopy, but they also add profile, create stiffness transitions, and introduce potential failure points. Vizi-Band® Radiopaque Marker Coating offers a different approach. By depositing gold or platinum directly onto the catheter substrate at the atomic level, Vizi-Band® creates ultra-low-profile radiopaque markers that help maintain device flexibility, trackability, and overall catheter performance. Why engineers are making the switch: ✔ Reduced profile with ultra-thin marker coatings compared to traditional swaged bands ✔ Atomic-level bond that eliminates the delamination risks associated with mechanically attached marker bands ✔ Preserves flexibility by maintaining the native trackability of the underlying catheter material ✔ Supports complex geometries through selective deposition where markers are needed ✔ Custom marker geometries that provide both device location and orientation under fluoroscopy ✔ Scalable manufacturing by applying multiple marker locations across components in a single plating cycle Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gF6Ytfqd Learn how atomically bonded radiopaque coatings are changing catheter design: https://lnkd.in/gwh_jQeB #MedicalDevices #CatheterDesign #Radiopacity #MedicalEngineering #Electroplating #MedicalManufacturing #InterventionalDevices #Fluoroscopy #ViziBand #ProPlate

In minimally invasive surgery, every French size matters. When designing catheters, delivery systems, or implants, shrinking the outer diameter isn't just about making a device "smaller", it fundamentally transforms clinical outcomes: ⚡ Smaller Access Sites: Lower profile means smaller arteriotomies/venotomies, directly reducing vascular access complications and bleeding risks. ⚡ Enhanced Trackability & Navigability: A reduced cross-section dramatically improves the device's ability to negotiate tight, tortuous anatomy without vessel trauma. ⚡ Faster Patient Recovery: Smaller incisions lead to shorter procedure times, reduced closure device requirements, and faster post-op ambulation. ⚡ Broader Patient Eligibility: A smaller delivery profile allows life-saving therapies to reach patients with small, calcified, or compromised vasculature who would otherwise be turned away. How is your team tackling the balance between profile reduction and structural integrity? #MedicalDeviceDesign #MedTech #BiomedicalEngineering #MinimallyInvasive #MedicalDevices #Engineering

🚀 ProPlate®'s Meta-Poly® technology takes a different approach by depositing metal directly onto polymer substrates without chemical etching or conductive paints. The result is an atomically bonded metal layer that maintains polymer flexibility while enabling electrical conductivity and selective metallization for advanced #medicaldevices. Ideal for: ✅ Catheters ✅ Medical balloons ✅ Electrophysiology devices ✅ Sensors & electrodes Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8C5nVwM #MedicalDevices #Electroplating #MedicalEngineering #CatheterDesign #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation

POLL TIME! What is the biggest challenge when designing radiopaque medical devices? At ProPlate®, our Vizi-Band® technology helps engineers enhance radiopacity while supporting low-profile, high-performance device designs. 🚀 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwh_jQeB #MedicalDevices #CatheterDesign #Radiopacity #MedicalEngineering #BiomedicalEngineering #MedicalManufacturing #ProPlate

That's why ProPlate® developed Meta-Poly®, a proprietary metallization technology that applies metal directly to polymer substrates while preserving their flexibility and performance. ☑️ By eliminating the need for chemical etching or conductive paints, Meta-Poly® enables engineers to integrate electrical conductivity into complex polymer components without compromising design intent. Whether you're developing #catheter-based systems, #electrophysiology devices, or other minimally invasive technologies, Meta-Poly® helps expand what's possible in medical device design. Discover how ProPlate® is advancing polymer metallization with Meta-Poly®. Learn more: www.proplate.com 💡 #MetaPoly #ProPlate #medicaldevices #biomedicalengineering #electroplating #medicaiInnovation #surfaceengineering #selectiveplating #medicalgoldplating #platinumplating

💡 The push for lower-profile transcatheter delivery systems in structural heart interventions is running into a physical roadblock: traditional mechanical marker bands. While crimped bands provide the fluoroscopic visibility needed to track TAVR or LAA closure systems, they add bulk, create rigid kink points, and introduce a risk of dislodgement when navigating complex cardiac anatomy. To overcome these limitations, medical device engineers are shifting from mechanical bands to #selectiveplatinum or gold #electroplating. By depositing an atomic layer of platinum or gold directly onto specific sections of guidewires or catheter braids, developers achieve high-contrast radiopacity with zero profile growth and smooth mechanical transitions. Partnering with an ISO 13485:2016 certified plating specialist ensures excellent adhesion, tight tolerances, and predictable performance under real-time imaging. 🚀 How is your #engineering team tackling the balance between device visibility and miniaturization? Let's discuss in the comments. 👇🏻 #MedTech #MedicalDevices #StructuralHeart #CatheterDesign #Electroplating #ProPlate #ISO13485

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! This Independence Day marks 250 years of American independence, a milestone that celebrates a legacy of innovation, determination, and progress. At ProPlate®, we're honored to support the engineers and manufacturers advancing #medicaldevices, #aerospace, #defense, #electronics, and other high-performance industries through #precisionplating and surface engineering solutions. As we commemorate this historic anniversary, we thank our customers, partners, and employees for being part of our journey. 🫡 Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 🎇 #FourthOfJuly #America250 #IndependenceDay #Innovation #Engineering #Manufacturing #MedicalDevices #SurfaceEngineering #ProPlate

For atherectomy #catheters, visibility isn't just a feature, it's critical to procedural precision. 🚀 Engineers must balance radiopacity with the performance requirements of modern catheter designs. Increasing visibility under fluoroscopy often introduces tradeoffs in device profile, flexibility, #manufacturing complexity, and overall performance. 💡 At ProPlate®, we've pioneered catheter performance innovations that replace traditional #markerbands with atomically bonded #radiopaque coatings, helping medical device manufacturers improve visibility while preserving the performance characteristics their devices demand. Learn more about our catheter performance innovations: https://lnkd.in/gdfv3GdS ✔ ISO 13485:2016 Certified Quality Management System #medicaldevices #catheterdesign #medicalengineering #medicalmanufacturing #electroplating #ProPlate #medicalgoldplating #electroplating