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TYROLIT Group

Swarovskistrasse 33 6130 Schwaz Austria +43-5242-606-0 www.tyrolit.com

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> 4,400 1919

Grinding tools for medical technology: | Orthopedics (artifical knee, hip and trauma implant grinding) | Medical equipment (scissors, scalpels, tweezers, etc.) | Dental | Needles (hypodermic and sewing needle grinding) | Guide wires

€593m (2020)

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The TYROLIT Group

TYROLIT is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grinding and dressing tools as well as a system provider for the construction industry. Since 1919, our innovative tools have made an important contribution to the technological development in many industries.

TYROLIT offers tailored grinding solutions for various applications, as well as a comprehensive assortment of standard tools for customers all over the world. Headquartered in Schwaz (Austria), the family-owned business combines the strengths of being a part of the dynamic Swarovski Group with over a century’s worth of experience. A passion for technology and a strong innovative spirit have been incorporated into the manufacture of high-quality grinding solutions.

TYROLIT in medical technology

These days, humans are getting older on average than ever before. Since 1990, life expectancy in the EU has increased from 74 to over 81 years. This trend has a major impact on many parts of our life.

The trend of an ever-aging society has increasingly brought medical advancements and medical technology into the spotlight. At the same time, a long and active life puts a particular strain on our joints. Orthopaedics therefore plays an important role in the field of medical technology. Hip and knee joint operations in particular are now routine interventions. However, the dental industry accounts for the largest percentage of implants. Over one million dental implants are installed each year in Germany alone.

The demand for ever better and more durable products through the use of new materials in the production process is steadily increasing. With numerous system solutions and proven experience, TYROLIT is a competent partner for medical technology customers.

Due to the high requirements and small tolerances in this industry, partners experienced in manufacturing are needed to guarantee consistent quality of the finished products. With innovative grinding solutions, for example, TYROLIT ensures that hypodermic needles are sharp with no microscopically small barbs and that patients with new hips can get back to moving smoothly as quickly as possible.

In knee joint grinding TYROLIT offers a lightweight core made of natural fibres, which allows for a significant weight reduction. The N-LW (natural lightweight) core is not only lighter and more cost-effective, but also offers positive damping characteristics. In grinding femur components the use of superabrasive grinding tools is the industry standard and TYROLIT manufactures a doublelayered disc with a high abrasive layer and special shape that can be used for processing over the full 20 mm.

For the machining of hip joints TYROLIT offers a selection of various resin and vitrified bonded grinding and polishing sleeves. The productivity of the manufacturing process can be increased by using conventional or superabrasive grinding tools adapted to the respective application. For example, by using superabrasive tools, the cycle times for pre-grinding could be reduced from 10 minutes to 1 minute.

A third pillar of TYROLIT’s medical technology portfolio is the processing of surgical instruments. An updated range of grinding and finishing tools is used for a variety of finishing processes. For more safety during surgical procedures, scalpels are sharpened with TYROLIT COOL CUT discs and finished with elastic or non-woven tools, thus guaranteeing the highest surface quality.

TYROLIT, a household name in all abrasive applications, offers customers also a dedicated application engineering support for the optimal use of its abrasive tools.