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Surmodics Services & Technologies (ST) is built on the belief that the strongest coating solutions come from the people who design, test, and refine them. Our team blends scientific depth with practical engineering experience, creating surface technologies that perform consistently in complex clinical environments.

We bring together specialists in hydrophilic chemistry, material science, device engineering, and process development to help customers build devices that move smoothly, interact predictably, and support better procedural outcomes.

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Our Purpose

Advancing device performance through science, collaboration, and expertise

Our purpose is to help medical device companies bring high-performance solutions to life. We do this by combining proven coating platforms with the insight of people who understand how materials respond to stress, how devices behave inside the body, and how manufacturing systems operate in the real world.

We are here to bring clarity to complex challenges and provide surface technologies that support reliability, safety, and consistency.

What Defines Surmodics ST

A team-driven approach to coating innovation

Scientific
Depth

Our work is grounded in advanced chemistry, material understanding, and rigorous testing. This foundation helps ensure coatings behave predictably across device geometries and clinical conditions.

Practical Engineering Experience

Our specialists have hands-on understanding of device behavior, manufacturing constraints, and coating-process variables. This knowledge drives more efficient development and stronger system-level outcomes.

Collaboration and Clarity

We work closely with customers to understand their device goals, technical challenges, and manufacturing needs. Every coating strategy is shaped with the full device context in mind.

Commitment to Quality

Every process, recommendation, and evaluation is informed by ISO 13485–certified quality systems and the standards required to move a device from concept to commercial readiness.

Let's Build What Comes Next in Coating Innovation

People with deep experience across materials, processes, and device function. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and coating specialists with extensive experience in:

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Hydrophilic chemistry
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Polymer, metal, and silicone substrate behavior
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Thermal coating processes
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Device-to-device interaction analysis
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Friction durability, and particulate evaluation
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Manufacturing integration and scale-up

Their insight helps anticipate challenges early, refine approaches quickly, and design coating solutions that align with both performance and production requirements.

What Customers Can Expect When Working With Surmodics ST

A partnership shaped by expertise and built for progress

Clear technical guidance

We help teams make informed decisions by explaining the science, engineering considerations, and trade-offs behind each coating strategy.

Collaborative development

Our approach includes hands-on collaboration that aligns coating performance with device intent and manufacturing goals.

Consistent and predictable execution

Our processes are designed to support uniformity, stability, and repeatability from early prototyping through production-level runs.

A focus on long-term success

We design coating solutions with commercial readiness in mind, supporting manufacturers through development, qualification, and scale-up.

Our Connection to Surmodics

Surface science leadership with a future-focused perspective

Surmodics ST builds on Surmodics’ longstanding leadership in surface technologies, known for scientific rigor, material innovation, and coating performance. The Surmodics ST division reflects this legacy while bringing a refined focus on thermal-cure hydrophilic systems, ID coatings, metal and silicone adhesion strategies, and collaborative development programs. This connection combines established expertise with a forward-looking approach to device performance.

Our Commitment to Progress

Shaping the next generation of coating solutions

Our mission is to support medical device innovators with coating capabilities and services that enable better performance, stronger manufacturability, and greater confidence from concept through commercialization.

We will continue investing in new coating approaches, advanced material understanding, and the expertise of the people who make these solutions possible.

Work with the people shaping the next chapter of coating innovation

Our team is ready to support your program and help you navigate coating strategy, material selection, and development requirements.