Modular workpiece carriers for implants
Process reliability and repeatability for demanding implant manufacturing
In the manufacturing of implants – whether dental, spinal, or orthopedic – absolute control over every process phase is crucial. The modular part carrier systems from ZELL enable consistent handling of components from the raw part to packaging.
✅ Component protection & reproducibility
Filigree geometries such as abutments, threads, bores or coated contact surfaces are positively and stress-free fixed. This reduces rework, secures the surface condition and ensures a defined orientation in every process step.
⚙️ Reduced setup times & variant capability
Thanks to the modular design, the carrier structure remains the same – only holders or clips are exchanged. This reduces retooling costs, avoids new developments and allows scalable series production as well as small batch production.
🧼 Validated cleaning & sterilization
Carriers made of stainless steel or PA6-GF30 are resistant to disinfectants and can be completely flushed. They meet the requirements of ISO 13485, AEMP or KRINKO – also for GMP-compliant cleaning cycles.
🧠 Traceability & batch security
Each position can be uniquely assigned via engraving, DMC, or RFID. This enables seamless traceability in automated lines, testing processes, or ERP/MES-controlled production environments.
🤖 Integration into automated processes
Whether pick-and-place, robotic cells or testing systems: The exact part position in the part carrier reduces teach-in effort, optimizes cycle times and ensures safe transfer throughout the manufacturing process.
Advantages at a glance
📐 Component position
Positively locked, ideal for reproducible processing & testing
🔁 Variant changeover
Only the clip is replaced – the base carrier remains the same
🧼 Cleaning-safe
Fully flushable, dryable, validatable (ISO 13485)
🧠 Traceability
RFID/DMC/Engraving at the position level for complete traceability
♻️ Reusable
Robust stainless steel structure for series production and special processes
🤖 Automatable
Ideal for pick-and-place, robotics, test cells and packaging
Typical fields of application
- Dental implants and abutments
- Spinal and osteosynthesis screws
- Endoprosthesis components with filigree contact surfaces
- Small batch production of special implants
- Integration into validation and GMP processes
One system – many advantages.
The modular part carriers from ZELL are precisely tailored to the real requirements of implant manufacturing: less changeover time, reproducible quality, simple traceability, and validatable processes. A solution that secures processes – without complicating them.
Request samples or configure carriers free of charge now.
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