RMS Foundation

The RMS Foundation is an independent service laboratory and research institute. The range of services offered by this non-profit organization includes material testing, advisory services, training as well as technology transfer.

Service highlights (2)

Test certificate demonstrating compliance with trace element limits in international standards.

Inorganic analysis of traces by ICP-MS

ICP-MS is an extremely sensitive technique that allows simultaneous quantification of 70 elements down to trace levels in the μg/L or sub-μg/L range,…

Separating a lid at a constant angle of 45°

Testing the mechanical seal strength of blister packs

When determining the mechanical seal strength according to ASTM F2824, the force required to pull off the blister lid at exactly 45° is determined.…

Offer: Service classes (4)

Engineering services

Product development

Simulation (FEM, process simulation, etc.)

Further quality assurance

material testin

Measuring, 3D scanning

Metallography

Microscopic material analysis

Technical cleanliness

Contract research and development

Material development

Patents & IP

Technology development

Consulting

Documentation

Registration of medical devices

Showcases (4)

$Fig. 1: SEM-image of the fracture surface with the AM-structure on top$

Fatigue Resistance of AM-Structures

A special grid structure made of Ti6Al4V was deposited on a bar using additive manufacturing (AM). There were small metallic droplets on the surface.…

Light microscopic images of different types of particles found on the polymer film

Determination of particle cleanliness of a medical device

Particulate impurities in the medical device used endanger the safety of the patient. A tailor-made method was developed for the manufacturer of an…

UDI code and examples of marked instruments

Corrosion resistance of laser markings

The need for marking of medical devices leads to questions about their resistance. For a manufacturer of orthopaedic implants, RMS tested the…

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Past events (1)

[MEET THE EXPERT] Implants

This conference is the well-known event for the implant industry in Europe. The proven concept of this one-day conference is designed equally for…

Tue, 19 March 2019

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Contacts (7)

Prof. Marc Bohner

Head of the Bioceramics & Biocompatibility Group, Member of the management board

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 40

E-mail

Dr. Andre Butscher

Head of the Bio- & Structural Mechanics Group, Member of the Management Board

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 30

E-mail

Dr. Lukas Eschbach

Head of the Materials Group / Head of Marketing, Member of the Management Board

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 20

E-mail

Dr. Beat Gasser

Managing Director

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 10

E-mail

Dr. Roman Heuberger

Team Leader Surfaces & Tribology, Senior Scientist Materials Group

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 22

E-mail

Simona Rohrer

Scientist, Bioceramics & Biocompatibility Group

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 96

E-mail

Dr. Christoph Stähli

Senior Scientist, Bioceramics & Biocompatibility

Contact

Phone
+41 32 644 20 44

E-mail

About

The RMS Foundation is a service laboratory and research institute. The range of services offered by this independent non-profit organization includes materials testing, advisory services, training as well as technology transfer. The RMS Foundation does its research in interdisciplinary cooperation in order to optimise the treatments of the human locomotor system. Testing services are provided on products of the medical and materials technology as well as on technical components.

Certification / Standards

· ISO 17025
· ISO 9001:2015

General Information

https://www.rms-foundation.ch

Company size

11-50 employees

Founded in

1985

Locations

Bettlach, Switzerland

Hauptsitz

Bischmattstrasse 12
Postfach 203
2544 Bettlach