Accelerate your Transcatheter Heart Valve Measurement
Sierra 5th-Axis accelerates THV measurement. We designed it specifically for THV and similar non-cylindrical components, and this focus resulted in the fastest, most accurate metrology solution.
TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE PRODUCTS
Sierra 5th-Axis
Sierra 5th-Axis is explicitly designed to measure transcatheter heart valve frames and similar products, and it does it faster and more accurately than any competitor.
Sierra 5th-Axis extends the proven capabilities of Sierra Dimensional to the THV industry by adding the ability to measure non-cylindrical features. Sierra 5th-Axis can measure tapered areas and barbs faster and more accurately than general purpose 5-axis measuring machines.
MARKETS:
- Transcatheter heart valve frames manufacturing
- Manufacturing of advanced stents with tapers and/or barbs
APPLICATIONS:
- Measurement of tapered areas
- Measurement of barbs
MATERIALS:
- Stainless steel
- Nitinol (nickel titanium)

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