Cardiovascular device maker with vertically integrated manufacturing from raw materials to implants
iVascular designs and manufactures cardiovascular devices—stents, balloons, delivery systems—with full control over the supply chain from polymer to finished implant. The stack (Solidworks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python) reflects a design-heavy, simulation-focused engineering culture typical of regulated medical device development. Active hiring across engineering, product, and manufacturing, plus concurrent projects on laser-application development and GMP protocol review, suggest simultaneous efforts to scale production capacity and prepare for EU MDR compliance.
iVascular develops minimally invasive cardiovascular devices for interventional cardiology and endovascular procedures, sold through direct and indirect channels across 70+ countries. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint—over 1,000 m² of ISO 7 and ISO 8 clean rooms plus 250 m² of R&D labs—enabling in-house control of material selection, coating formulation, drug delivery, and device assembly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Freiburg, Germany, the company employs 201–500 staff and holds deep expertise in biopolymers, mechanical engineering, and regulatory pathways for cardiac implants.
Solidworks, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, and ANSYS for CAD, 3D modeling, and finite-element simulation. MATLAB and Python support analysis and process optimization.
In-house at headquarters in Freiburg, Germany, with 1,000+ m² of ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms and 250 m² of R&D labs for full control over raw-material selection through final assembly.
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