Resonant Link and Cirtec partner on implantable medical devices

Resonant Link and Cirtec Medical have entered into a strategic partnership to serve developers of implantable medical devices.

The two medtech suppliers said today that the partnership will combine Resonant Link’s next-generation wireless power technology with Cirtec Medical’s product design, development and manufacturing expertise to “offer medical device makers the best technology, fully integrated components, and faster time to market.”

The companies have already been working with each other for years, said Resonant Link CEO Grayson Zulauf.

“This partnership is really an extension of the close collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect we already have,” he said in a news release. “Cirtec is known for providing advanced medical device technologies, engineering, and contract manufacturing services, and we are thrilled to add our wireless power capabilities to their suite of off-the-shelf and custom medical device solutions.”

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Cirtec and Ilika finalize Stereax battery manufacturing deal

Ilika’s Stereax M300 battery with a pen and pencil for scale [Photo courtesy of Ilika]

Battery developer Ilika has signed a 10-year deal for Cirtec Medical to manufacture  Stereax batteries in Lowell, Massachusetts.

The two medtech suppliers announced their partnership on the millimeter-scale, solid-state batteries in January. Now, Ilika and Cirtec Medical say they have “concluded contractual negotiations” with the decade-long manufacturing license.

The ultrathin, rechargeable Stereax batteries can enable medical device developers to design smaller implants, wearable devices, sensors and other smart components.

Related: How tiny solid-state batteries enable smaller implants that recharge faster

Select medtech developers have already received limited shipments of Stereax batteries from Romsey, England-based Ilika’s U.K. manufacturing facility.

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