DEFINING PRECISION IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES

A Canadian company developing a neurovascular implant for treating aneurysms at vascular junctions recently approached GTI Medical. They were looking for manufacturing partner in Laser cutting, welding and Electro-polishing of Nitinol frame implant.
"We accompanied them from the engineering design stage all the way to full-scale production of an implant that met all FDA regulatory requirements," says GTI Medical's CEO, Shmuel Glick. "The product is now in widespread clinical use."
This illustrates GTI Medical's mission since its founding in 2012: filling a critical gap in the high-quality manufacturing of implants, surgical tools and precision components for medical devices, the defense sector and the electronics industry.

"For the past 13 years, we've been turning ideas into reality," says Glick.
Over time, GTI has gained extensive expertise in manufacturing complex medical devices for ENT surgeries, spinal procedures, stents and heart valves, along with a wide array of other surgical instruments. Their experience significantly accelerates the development cycle for products brought to the company from both startups and the R&D departments of global corporations.

Based in Poleg Industrial Zone in Netanya, GTI Medical is a family-style company with a veteran, professional and dedicated team. Company is known for its hands-on collaborative culture which Clients receive personal, efficient and tailored service. This, together with GT's advanced technologies and engineering creativity, keeps them coming back.

GTI Medical's Core Specialty
"We specialize in turnkey manufacturing of medical products, taking full responsibility for every stage of production from initial concept to finished medical device," explains Glick. "We use our in-house manufacturing capabilities and when needed, work with top-tier subcontractors to provide comprehensive solutions.

Our capabilities include micron-level laser cutting, micro-laser welding, laser marking, heat treatments and complementary processes such as electro-polishing and passivation of parts."

The company's core specialties lie on laser micro-cutting, allowing for the precise production of miniature parts from materials such as Stainless Steel, Titanium and Nitinol. Nitinol is a Nickel-Titanium alloy known for its shape memory and super-elasticity, making it ideal for medical applications such as cardiovascular and neurological stents. The company also works with Tungsten, Brass, Aluminum and other special metals, each requiring sophisticated knowledge and technical expertise.

Transforming Innovation into Products
GTI serves a broad client base, embracing startups, engineering firms and global medical device leaders like Boston Scientific, Stryker, Angiodynamics, Edwards Lifesciences and Johnson & Johnson, along with a host of emerging medical device start-ups.
These and other companies from a variety of sectors come to GTI with diverse challenges. All are looking for a skilled manufacturing partner who can guide them from design through production, delivering working prototypes to full-scale serial production with cutting-edge precision.

One notable project was production of an intraocular implant to prevent blindness caused by elevated eye pressure. "The implant was made from Nitinol, and despite significant mechanical demands, we successfully manufactured the implant" says Glick.

Solving complex challenges through Collaboration
"Thanks to close collaboration with our clients, we're able to carry out even the most complex projects, transforming innovative ideas into manufacturable products," he explains. "Our advanced equipment allows us to think outside the box. We recently acquired a four-axis laser cutting system enables us to perform unique geometric cuts that many competitors avoid. We promise our clients that we'll find a manufacturing solution for whatever they design. 'Impossible' is not part of our vocabulary."

Speed that Saves Time and Money
In the medical field, quality and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. GTI Medical is certified under ISO 13485, which mandates a high-level quality control system, and is an FDA-registered supplier.
The company uses microscopes for visual inspections and automated precision measuring systems (accurate to one-thousandth of a millimeter). We maintain full traceability through manufacturing processes and operates a class 10,000 cleanroom for manufacturing of sterile products.

What Are the Benefits of Partnering With GTI?
"We provide quick feedback on manufacturing feasibility at early stages, offer creative production solutions and tailor our services to fit both small and large-scale projects" and when necessary, we help with product design" says Glick
Laser cutting frequently replaces costly machining processes, saving significant both time and costs, and increasing the product's economic viability. "Our rapid response can reduce development time, sometimes by as much as half. In a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, for example, we finished the project in 10 months, instead of the originally planned 28-month timeline!"

Expanding Into the Defense Sector
As well as medical devices, GTI is now actively working with defense industry leaders like Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries. "We're committed to delivering rapid, reliable manufacturing solutions for urgent operational needs," says Glick.

The Road Ahead: GTI's Five-Year Vision
"Over 25 years ago, when I entered the industry, Israel's medical device sector was in its infancy and focused mainly on R&D," he says. "Today, it's one of the most advanced manufacturing ecosystems in the world, and we're proud to be part of it."

Looking ahead, GTI plans to expand further into the defense and semiconductor sectors. In the medical device field, we will strengthen collaborations in Europe and North America, particularly in turnkey projects, from manufacturing through assembly and cleanroom packaging to final delivery. we plans to invest in enhancing its laser micro-cutting capabilities and broaden integration services for medical products.
"We want GTI Medical to be the first name that startups think of when looking for a manufacturing partner," says Glick. "They'll find in us an accessible, collaborative partner who speaks their language and delivers the precision, speed and support needed to turn bold ideas into breakthrough products"

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