MEDICAL Through lessons learned from the stringent requirements of the aerospace and defense industry, Matrix has been able to support the needs of the orthopedic and medical/diagnostic markets. Matrix has developed high-volume manufacturing techniques to support the manufacture of precision medical devices.  Precision resin transfer molding (RTM) is used extensively in the manufacture of radiolucent medical hardware. Deliveries in excess of 1000 units per month are routinely made and are indicative of our proven manufacturing capacity. As a high-volume producer of composite medical components, Matrix has been instrumental in the world-wide acceptance of composites in the operating room environment. Precision Molded Carbon Fiber Braces Orthopedic Supports Light-weight High-strength Components for the Medical Environment

Headline Matrix Composites' procedures utilize the state-of-the-art in processing and tool design to achieve production levels exceeding 1,000 units per month.  These internationally recognized products are constructed using carbon fiber and epoxy resin. Headline Matrix RTM'd rings are part of Stryker Trauma's TenXor External Fixation System, used by orthopedic surgeons around the world. The system utilizes carbon fiber elements along with a series of clamps and pins to externally position and hold broken bones for rehabilitation which can last as long as 6 months. Patient comfort is improved through reduced weight and the medical procedure is simplified as a result of the radioluscent characteristics of the composite elements.