PRIME
CURIOUS ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION OF NITINOL?
From ingot to implant, expertise is aligning across the Nitinol value chain. The details are still under wraps but what lies beneath the curtain will be worth revealing. More about PRIME
Fort Wayne Metals, Vascotube, EUROFLEX, ADMEDES, and MeKo MedTech form collective to address growing market for pure, consistent, high-performance Nitinol
Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project – a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of Nitinol materials. PRIME stands for PRoficient Ingot Material Evaluation and brings together deep technical expertise from every stage of the Nitinol value chain. Founding PRIME members include Fort Wayne Metals, Vascotube, EUROFLEX, ADMEDES, and MeKo MedTech.
Project Goals and Industry Impact
PRIME was created to advance Nitinol materials while strengthening supply chain stability and meeting rising market demands. Through joint testing, real-world validation, and transparent evaluation of new ingot sources, the initiative helps prevent monopolistic dependencies and mitigate future supply risks, essential for the production of critical applications like stents, heart valve frames, and other fatigue-sensitive components. Interest across the industry continues to grow, with plans for expansion underway
