Our History

2024

Illustration of a complex 3D printed lattice structure on a dark background promoting the Bioceramics Center of Excellence with logos for Himed and Lithoz.

Himed launches the Bioceramics Center of Excellence, providing analytical services and R&D support for optimizing calcium phosphate materials, as well as offering rapid prototyping with customizable bioinks via Lithoz LCM 3D printing technology.

Research papers discussing techniques to enhance the bioactivity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK), including surface texture modifications, hydroxyapatite coatings, and HA/PEEK composites.

Publication of Himed’s white paper, Techniques to Enhance the Bioactivity of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), which explores a variety of methods for overcoming the hydrophobic nature of the polymer using novel applications of CaP-based biomaterials.

2023

MCD Apatitic Abrasive is recognized as one of the most innovative medtech products of the year when awarded the 2023 Judges’ Choice Award by BIOMEDevice.

New research partnership initiated with Mercury Bio to explore the development of novel osteogenic materials that employ chimeric extracellular vesicles.

Vienna-based Lithoz teams up with Himed to develop new bioink materials for Lithoz’s LCM 3D printers that utilize unique calcium-phosphate compounds for improved medical an dental implant osseointegration.

Microscopic image showing a 3D-printed titanium surface before post-processing, with numerous spherical titanium beads loosley stuck to the surface, overlaid with text describing the surface and a scale bar of 100 micrometers.

Himed presents an in-depth analysis at Rapid TCT about the efficacy of post-processing 3D-printed Ti64 implants with biocompatible MCD Apatitic Abrasive to remove the loosely-adherent metal beads and surface irregularities that result from an additive manufacturing process.

2022

Three scientists wearing lab coats, gloves, surgical masks, and hair covers working inside a laboratory, observing a robotic arm through a glass enclosure.

An enlarged robotic spray cell for post-processing orthopedic implants with Himed’s proprietary MCD apatitic abrasive is completed to meet increased demand.

Product information sheet for solid-state sintered Hydroxyapatite (MC-type HA) with chemical and physical properties, composition graph, and scanning electron microscope image of the material.

All product specification sheets for biomaterials, and hydroxyapatite discs, are redesigned, expanded, and made available for download.

2021

Himed celebrates its 30th anniversary

Microscopic view of semi-transparent, irregularly shaped hydroxyapatite particles.

Himed and Alfred University's New York State College of Ceramics partner to better understand synthesis and production of critical biomaterials

Sample white paper pages about post-processing dental and orthopedic implants using an apatitic micro abrasive, featuring a graphic comparison of surface textures, on a dark background.

White paper published by Bonezone: MATRIX Dual® Expands Micro-Scale Morphology Potential of Orthopedic Implants

2020

A printed research paper titled "Finishing 3D Printed Devices with MATRIX MCD Apatitic Abrasive" on a gray surface with a black and white magnification of the hydroxyapatite-based grit blasting media.

Bonezone publishes Himed's first white paper: Finishing 3D Printed Devices with MATRIX MCD® Apatitic Abrasive

Scanning electron microscope image of rod-like hydroxyapatite whiskers, a unique form of single-crystal hydroxyapatite manufactured by Himed.

Introduction of HA whiskers: 100% pure single-crystal hydroxyapatite rod-like particles for strengthening bioactive scaffold material

2019

A scientist wearing a lab coat, mask, and hairnet working in a sterile laboratory environment with equipment and shelving.

Completion of expansion project of MCD apatitic abrasive manufacturing capabilities

Himed is now FDA Registered - 21 CFR 820

2016

Himed obtains ISO 13485:2016 certification

Close-up view of the textured surface of an orthopedic screw treated that biocompatible apatitic abrasive.

First 3D-printed orthopedic implants are grit-blasted with MCD Abrasive for aesthetic and functional benefits

2014

Type III Color Anodizing capabilities are now offered (MATRIX Color®)

2013

Clean laboratory with scientific equipment, laboratory worker in protective clothing, large glass container, and ventilation ducts.

Himed expands capabilities for wet chemical and solid state processing of CaP materials through $1.8M renovation of 25,000 sq. ft facility in Old Bethpage, NY

2012

Custom Design & Validation of Fully Automated Blasting System #2 (FABS2-32-2) for grit-blasting of dental, orthopedic, and spinal devices

Himed files patent for porous titanium coatings for orthopedic implants (MATRIX Ti®)

2010

Himed achieves ISO13485:2003 certification

2009

Laboratory equipment including a plasma spray unit, control panels, and monitoring screens in a clean, industrial setting.

Custom design & validation of Fully Automated Blasting System #1 (FABS1-32-2) for grit-blasting of dental, orthopedic, and spinal devices

2008

Himed achieves ISO 9001 certification

2002

Establishment of MAF Volumes II, III and IV

1994

Invention of MCD apatitic abrasive, Himed’s core biomaterial, used for grit-blasting applications (MATRIX MCD®)

1992

Invention of MC type hydroxyapatite powder used for bioactive surface coating applications (MATRIX HA®)

Establishment of MAF Vol. 1

1991

Himed founded due to increased demand for calcium phosphate coatings at Hitemco, another Barson Company at that time specializing in high-performance coating characterization

Part of a Bigger Picture

As part of the family of businesses held by Barson Composites Corporation, Himed benefits from the shared knowledge of a larger collective. With a focus over the decades on businesses in the biomaterials, medical device, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries, Barson remains dedicated to improving the high-performance technologies that affect our everyday lives — and Himed is an integral part of that objective.