Surface durability
UNCD is designed to create an exceptionally hard, smooth surface that can resist demanding wear conditions.
Ultrananocrystalline diamond surfaces
Diamond coatings engineered for life.
Ultrananocrystalline diamond surfaces for next-generation implantable and external medical devices.
The science of the surface
Wear resistant•Corrosion resistant•Bio-inert•Application adaptable
Why diamond
A material advantage at the surface.
A medical device is only as resilient as the interface it presents to the world. UNCD brings diamond’s material properties to engineered components—while keeping validation tied to the specific device and use case.
Biocompatibility potential
Research indicates UNCD can offer a bio-inert interface; device-level biocompatibility still requires application-specific validation.
Corrosion resistance
A continuous diamond surface can help isolate susceptible substrates from challenging operating environments.
Coating adaptability
The coating process can be explored across varied component geometries and substrate requirements.
Applications
One surface platform. Distinct engineering questions.
Each application brings its own substrate, geometry, sterilization, mechanical, electrical, and biological constraints.
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Biosensors
Protective surface concepts for sensing interfaces where stability and material compatibility matter.
02
Dental Implants
Surface engineering for implant components exposed to mechanical wear and challenging oral environments.
03
Batteries
Barrier coating exploration for compact power systems used in external and implantable devices.
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Prosthetics
Durable surface concepts for components designed to withstand repeated motion and long service cycles.
From substrate to surface
A disciplined path to feasibility.
A collaborative workflow helps connect coating parameters to the component’s actual requirements.
01
Define requirements
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Prepare substrate
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Apply UNCD coating
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Characterize & validate
Evidence-led development
Begin with material science. Validate for the device.
The peer-reviewed literature describes the promise of biocompatible UNCD coatings. Translating those properties into a product requires characterization and application-specific testing.
Read the MRS Bulletin articleLeadership
Science and partnership, working together.
Scientific leadership
Orlando Auciello
An established expert in interdisciplinary applied science and technology, with a career spanning research publications, books, patents, awards, and speaking engagements.
Partnership development
Elida de Obaldia
Elida facilitates partnerships by developing business plans with clear goals, timelines, and performance measures. She is also an accomplished fundraiser.
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