Products and Commercial Technologies
Plasma Coating
Ceramic and metallic coatings for implants and surgical tools
Adding value to medical implants (orthopedic, dental, fixation devices) and surgical tools by applying plasma-deposited ceramic (hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass, zirconia) or metallic (titanium, silver) coatings. This service improves biocompatibility, osseointegration, wear resistance, and lifetime.
Description
Adding value to medical implants (orthopedic, dental, fixation devices) and surgical tools by applying plasma-deposited ceramic (hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass, zirconia) or metallic (titanium, silver) coatings. This service improves biocompatibility, osseointegration, wear resistance, and lifetime.
Available Sizes
- HA/Bioglass on Metal Orthopedic & Dental
- Titanium/Silver on Steel Surgical Fixation
Advanced Coating Applications
Orthopedic Implants
Plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite on hip/knee implants to support bony ingrowth.
Dental Graft Surfaces
Bioactive glass coatings on dental screw posts for faster osseointegration.
Surgical Instruments
Hard ceramic coatings to extend the sharpness and lifespan of surgical blades.
Antibacterial Surfaces
Deposition of silver and titanium coatings to reduce post-surgical implant infections.
Industrial Turbines
Thermal barrier coatings for aerospace, automotive, and power generation turbines.
Corrosion Protection
Wear-resistant metallic coatings for heavy machinery in power plants.
Technology Status & Commercialization
Status: Coating service active. Standard atmospheric plasma coating system (80 KW) and industrial sandblasting machine (37 KW compressor) functional. DRAP approval required for clinical medical devices.
Business Potential
Surgical Hub
Pakistan surgical equipment exports exceed USD 500 Million. Plasma coating adds high export premiums.
Orthopedic Savings
Local coating reduces import costs of high-performance coated joint prosthetics.
Cross-Sector Serving
Serves both medical manufacturers and heavy steel/aerospace industries.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasir
Associate Professor
Member of Bone Repair & Regeneration Group
IRCBM - CUI Lahore Campus
Research Group
