Steels for Medical Technology

Medical technology has its own specific requirements for steel, and the applications are diverse. The focus is always on the reliability and purity of the material used.

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Steel solutions for the highest medical requirements

We manufacture tailor-made products and individual steel solutions for medical technology and healthcare, precisely customized to specific requirements. Our steel is characterized by exceptional durability and special properties in terms of wear, strength, and flexibility. We guarantee that our steel possesses exactly the properties ordered by our customers. In state-of-the-art remelting facilities, whether under slag or in a vacuum, steels of consistent top quality are produced, meeting the highest standards. Through proven processes, we guarantee solutions that meet all essential medical quality requirements.

Wide range of possible uses

External Equipment - Dialysis systems, ventilators, imaging systems, etc.
Implantable Medical Devices - Orthopedic, traumatological, and vascular implants
Medical Devices - Instruments and tools (surgery, orthopedic and endoscopic accessories, etc.)
Dental Products - Devices, drills, tools, etc.

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Quality Certifications

SO 13485 Medical Device Industry
ISO 17025 From chemical analysis to mechanical testing, including metallographic and non-destructive testing (Eddy Current, Ultrasound)

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Discover the right products and solutions

Swiss Steel Group offers stainless steels and alloys in the form of bars and wire rod - the raw material for your medical products and devices.

Stainless steels

Our Green Steel is based on circular economy, on energy sources with low CO2 content and is produced using the electric steel process.

~83% lower CO2 footprint
~77% electricity from low carbon sources
~2 mn t recycled scrap per year

Your partner for medical products

Swiss Steel Group is distinguished by internationally recognized technical know-how and expertise in the field of stainless long products. With in-house research and development centers at the forefront of innovation, Swiss Steel Group is not only capable of developing new alloys but also supports you in the manufacturing of your medical products with technical expertise. This includes collaborative product development and technical consulting during the processing phase.

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Sustainability | 09/01/2026

Swiss Steel Group once again secures top “A” score in CDP rating

Swiss Steel Group has been awarded the highest rating, “A,” in CDP’s annual sustainability assessment for climate change for the second consecutive year. This distinction, conferred by the internationally recognized non-profit organization CDP, underscores the Group’s continued commitment to climate action and sustainable business practices. This achievement reinforces Swiss Steel Group’s position as a leader in corporate transparency and action on climate change, standing out from nearly 22,100 companies assessed.

Products | 15/12/2025

Swiss Steel Group publishes new white paper on efficiency in machining

What makes steel truly machinable? Cutting speed, tool life, and process stability determine the cost-effectiveness of machining. Our new white paper "Machinability" shows how machinability-optimized special steels can measurably improve productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Products | 22/10/2025

Swiss Steel Group launches "Machinability – Keep the World Turning" campaign

Materials expertise for precision, process stability and energy efficiency in machining

With its "Machinability – Keep the World Turning" campaign, Swiss Steel Group is launching an international initiative to promote competence and innovation in machining. The campaign celebrates the partnership between Swiss Steel Group and the machinists who turn steel into progress – highlighting how material expertise, precision and collaboration keep the world moving. The campaign will kick off on 21 and 22 October 2025 at the Ugitech site in Ugine (France) with presentations and discussions on current developments in the machining of stainless steels and engineering steels.

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