Description

Norman Noble Inc. is a pioneering leader in the manufacturing of next-generation medical implants and devices, specializing in Class III medical implants, including vascular and orthopedic implants. Founded in 1946 by Norman Noble in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has grown from a small garage operation to the largest laser contract manufacturer of nitinol medical implants in the United States. With over 75 years of innovation and expertise, Norman Noble has expanded to five facilities encompassing more than 275,000 square feet of manufacturing space, including state-of-the-art centers in Highland Heights, Ohio, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The company’s core competencies include rapid prototyping, high-volume production, and advanced stealth athermal laser machining technology, which allows for precision manufacturing of complex nitinol implant designs such as vascular stents, heart valve components, neurovascular devices, extremity screws, bone plates, and spine cages. Norman Noble is recognized for creating manufacturing technologies for novel products where none previously existed, serving as a single-source solution for the most challenging nitinol projects. Norman Noble’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its adoption of cutting-edge processes such as 5-axis micro milling and turning, SynchroFlash machining, and 3D printing for metallic-based implants. The company also pioneered the use of X-ray computed tomography systems for non-destructive dimensional inspection and structural integrity verification of medical implants. Their dedication to quality and process excellence is underscored by being the first U.S.-based contract manufacturer to achieve ISO 13485 certification. Throughout its history, Norman Noble has collaborated with prestigious clients including the Cleveland Clinic and NASA, contributing to advancements such as the first artificial heart pump and satellite housing manufacturing. The company continues to drive industry progress through organizational agility, extensive engineering expertise, and process innovation, ensuring customers achieve first-to-market success with their medical device products. With a strong focus on customer partnership and technological leadership, Norman Noble remains at the forefront of medical implant manufacturing.