The new Vulkalloy® Zr-Med alloys for the miniaturization of medical and surgical instruments
[German version available here] Vulkam, an innovative microtechnology SME based in Grenoble, has developed a range of innovative metals (amorphous metal alloys) particularly suited to the medical industry. These metals enable the production of micromechanical parts with unparalleled properties, by means of a specific process allowing the miniaturisation of instruments. Context and challenges in the […]
Trade fairs EPHJ, IDS, COMPAMED. Vulkam will be present.
The trade shows are starting again. Come and discover our range of Vulkalloys® for the watchmaking and medical sectors as well as our latest innovations! We are looking forward to welcoming you and exchanging “in real life”. Do not hesitate to contact yves.mathieu@vulkam.com as our Business Development Manager to arrange a meeting. Let’s meet at […]
Vulkalloy®Zr-Med, a Medical Metal Alloy: application case of an innovative microsurgical forceps
Context and challenges in the design of microsurgical instruments. The design of microsurgical and endoscopic instruments is currently confronted with a limit to the characteristics of the materials and implementation solutions proposed. The trend in user demand is towards greater quality and precision and that of health service funders towards ever more affordable access to […]
MED-engineering: Vulkalloys®, Metals for Miniature Components in Medical Technology
MED-engineering, a portal for the design and development of medical and laboratory products, has selected Vulkam and its Vulkalloys® for this month’s news in the “Trends and Innovations/Materials” section. The article highlights Vulkam, a French company, and the range of Vulkalloys® Amorphous Metal Alloys developed for medical and dental applications, with their exceptional material characteristics […]
Dental Barometer Diffusion : Miniature components for medical technology – Vulkam launches a range of new metals
Dental Barometer, the leading German media in the field of dental technology, has selected Vulkam and its Vulkalloys® for its monthly news section. From implantology to dental technology, endodontics, prosthetics and best practices, it is the reference in the industry as well as among practitioners and users. The article highlights Vulkam, a French company, and […]
ISO 13485:2016 – Medical devices and related services – Launch of the certification process
On April 23, Vulkam started the process with the aim of obtaining ISO 13485:2016 certification in 2022. ISO 13485:2016 standard Vulkam, with the new innovative zirconium-based Vulkalloy® Zr-Med material for the medical industry, addresses the Bio medical industry, which requires compliance with the requirements of the new regulation 2017/745 and the ISO 13485:2016 standard. The […]
Vulkalloys® For The Watch Industry (FNAMAC)
Published on the FNAMAC website (Fédération Nationale Artisanale des Métiers d’Art et de Création du bijou, de l’horlogerie et des activités connexes) on 26 April 2021, An article presenting our range of eight alloys, the Vulkalloys® and their exceptional usage properties. They meet the most demanding requirements, particularly in terms of mechanical resistance, tribology, non-magnetism, […]
Vulkalloy® Ni Amorphous Metal Alloy: An innovative alloy for the design of watch movements by Vulkam
Vulkalloy® Ni, an innovative metal alloy for watchmaking applications. The use case of the Swiss lever escapement wheel. Context and issues The power reserve of a mechanical watch is strongly limited by the energy losses due to friction and shocks localised at the level of the gear train and the regulator oscillator. It is also […]
How The Energy Of The Vulkam Team Unleashes The Power Of Amorphous Metals
From researchers to entrepreneurs An article published on 02 February 2021 on the SATT Linksium website evokes the ante-creation stages and the various questions that Sébastien Gravier and Alexis Lenain asked themselves. The importance of support and the network Sébastien Gravier met with SATT Linksium, a structure specialising in supporting start-ups. It helped him to […]
A cutting-edge partnership research project on innovative materials for Vulkam and LAMPA lab
The challenge of this project is to find the right tools to machine these innovative materials (cutting angle, cutting inserts) and to identify which cryogenic machining process could be used. “This R&D partnership aims to focus on the development of our alloys (The Vulkalloys®) to make them biocompatible. These materials are used for small parts for […]