Cortland Biomedical Enhances Medical Device Innovation with Advanced Textile Braiding Technologies

Medical device manufacturing is set to experience significant advancement with Cortland Biomedical's latest technological investment in textile braiding capabilities. The company has introduced new flat and round-flat-round braiding equipment, positioning itself to provide more intricate and specialized textile solutions for medical device manufacturers.

The expanded braiding technologies offer unprecedented design flexibility for medical textiles, particularly in orthopedic and sports medicine applications. Flat braiding enables precise control over width and thickness, allowing for the creation of flexible yet strong structures capable of effectively distributing and bearing mechanical forces. Round-flat-round braiding provides unique advantages by facilitating seamless geometric transitions, which can optimize load distribution and mechanical properties in medical devices.

These technological enhancements are particularly significant for developing advanced medical textiles used in complex surgical procedures. The new braiding methods can create textile structures with enhanced performance characteristics, potentially improving patient outcomes in areas such as tendon and ligament repair.

Wesley Conger, engineering director at Cortland Biomedical, emphasized the strategic importance of this investment, noting that the new braiders expand design possibilities for their customers and demonstrate the company's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the medical device industry.

The new capabilities complement Cortland Biomedical's existing expertise in various textile engineering techniques, including low and high-density braiding, branch braiding, weaving, and knitting. By offering such a comprehensive range of textile technologies, the company is positioned to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in developing increasingly sophisticated and less invasive medical devices.

This technological expansion reflects a broader trend in medical device manufacturing toward more precise, customizable, and performance-driven textile solutions. As medical technologies continue to advance, the ability to create increasingly complex and specialized textile structures becomes crucial for developing next-generation medical devices that can improve surgical outcomes and patient care.