Invibio
Employer: Invibio
Founded in 2001, Invibio is a biotechnology company which develops materials and polymers for medical applications. To date, over 13 million people have benefited from the implants they produce. The company’s ‘PEEK-OPTIMA’ polymers have a good biocompatibility to human bones. Some formulations are blended with carbon fibres to make them stronger, so they can match the stiffness of human bone. Other variations integrate Hydroxyapatite, a calcium-based mineral which makes up to 70% of bone. Including the material in a surgically-implanted support encourages bone regrowth, speeding the patient’s recovery. These polymers are also metal free, reducing the the risk of allergic reactions. Compared to their metal equivalents, implants made from the polymers are more biocompatible, lighter weight, and also warmer!Who Are They?
Careers
To design, develop and make polymers suitable for medical devices requires workers in a lot of different roles, both STEM and non-STEM.
- Materials Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Patent Examiners
- Polymer scientists
- Marketing Managers
- Sales Engineers
- Health & Safety Advisers
- Product Analysts
- Test Technicians and Assistants
Based in the UK, Invibio is a global company with devices and buyers worldwide.
Science and Maths links
Topics in Science and Maths that link to Invibio and what the company does:
- Forces
- Energy transfers
- Moments and balance
- Properties of matter
- Atomic structure
- Cell biology
Sectors
Biotechnology, Engineering, Manufacturing
Employer Size
Large enterprise
Focus/reach
Global
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