UV Technology for Medical Applications – Solutions from IST METZ

IST METZ is a leading provider of UV and LED curing systems for medical and healthcare applications. We deliver customized solutions that combine GMP-compliant process development, advanced laboratory services, and expert support. Our curing technology ensures fast, precise, and energy-efficient processes, meeting the highest quality and safety standards in the life science industry.

Technical Benefits & System Integration

Our IST-UV systems are compact, energy-saving, and can be seamlessly tailored or retrofitted into existing production lines. They enable the reliable processing of temperature-sensitive materials and provide maximum flexibility with UV and LED technology.

• Inerted systems and simulation tools accelerate GMP-compliant development, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Proven expertise in the life science sector ensures smooth integration into healthcare production environments.
• UV curing replaces slow thermal processes with fast, controlled reactions, reducing cycle times from hours to minutes – while cutting energy use and production costs.

Typical Applications

Our UV and LED systems are used in a wide range of medical and healthcare processes, such as:

• Syringes & Pre-filled Systems: Low-migration curing for maximum product safety
• Contact Lenses: Mass production with low-dose, homogeneous LED curing
• Catheters: Hydrophilic coatings and specialized UV-C functions
• Water & Air Purification: Chemical-free disinfection with UV-C technology
• Adhesive Tapes: UV-adjustable adhesives – customizable and residue-free removal
• Hydrogels & Acrylate Adhesives: Highly cross-linked, low-migration performance
• Nitrosamine Reduction: Effective lowering of nitrosamines with filtered UV light