The group's principal activity is to develop products for the medical device and explosives detection industry. These products are developed using ion implantation and thin film coatings of radioactive and non-radioactive materials. The group modifies the surface characteristics of orthopedic joint implants to reduce polyethylene wear and thereby increasing the life of the implant. The group also provides ion implantation of electronic dopants for the semiconductor industry. Ion implantation services are supplied to numerous semiconductor manufacturers, research laboratories and universities. The major customers of the group are howmedica and osteonics division of stryker corporation and biomet incorporated.
