Pulse Technologies
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Pulse Technologies is an advanced technology, engineering, and contract manufacturing company focused exclusively on medical device components and assemblies. Founded in 1993, the company manufactures high-quality medical and aerospace components and assemblies, and has expanded into specialized surfaces and coatings. They operate a custom manufacturing facility in Quakertown, PA with a professional staff of 250 including R&D engineers, quality specialists, and machine technicians.
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Headquarters
Quakertown, PA
Website
pulsetechnologies.comFounded
1993
Company size
201-500 employees
Offerings
19 active
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Ideal Customer
- Pulse Technologies' ideal customers are large medical device OEMs — including some of the world's largest MedTech companies — seeking outsourced precision contract manufacturing for implantable components and assemblies from prototype through full production.
- The company works directly with R&D directors, supply chain professionals, and engineering teams at these OEMs across cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, spinal, neurostimulation, and specialty device markets.
Key Differentiators
- Pulse Technologies differentiates itself through a combination of proprietary advanced technologies — including its patented Hierarchical Surface Restructuring (HSR™), scratch-free surface finishes, and titanium nitride and iridium oxide electrode coatings — that are not commonly offered by standard contract manufacturers.
- The company also positions itself as one of the few contract manufacturers with an in-house R&D team, enabling it to co-develop entirely new materials and processes with customers.
Industries Served
- Pulse Technologies primarily serves the medical device industry, with deep specialization in structural heart, heart pump, cardiac electrophysiology, leadless pacing, neuromodulation, cardiac rhythm management, vascular, orthopedic, spinal, and specialty device markets including cochlear and ophthalmic implants.
- The company also serves aerospace, defense, and commercial contract manufacturing markets.
Service Coverage
- Pulse Technologies operates from a single 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at 2000 AM Drive, Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
- The company serves customers nationally and globally, with its CEO noting success in servicing the world's largest MedTech OEMs across high-growth market sectors.
Partnerships
- No formal technology reseller, master agent, or channel partner relationships were publicly identified for Pulse Technologies.
- The company's primary strategic relationship is now with its parent, Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR), which brings global scale, manufacturing footprint across four continents, and access to brands including Greatbatch Medical and Lake Region Medical.
Company Size
- Pulse Technologies was founded in 1993 by Bob Walsh and Frank Henofer and employed approximately 250 people at the time of its acquisition.
- Estimated annual revenue prior to acquisition was approximately $42 million for full year 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $11 million.
Ownership
- Pulse Technologies was founded in 1993 as a privately held company by Bob Walsh and Frank Henofer, and was subsequently led by CEO Joe Rosato.
- On January 5, 2024, Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) acquired 100% of Pulse Technologies' outstanding capital stock for approximately $140 million, with additional consideration contingent on revenue growth targets through 2025.
Compliance & Certifications
- Pulse Technologies holds ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D (based on and including ISO 9001:2015, certified since April 2014 and issued by DEKRA Certification), and EN ISO 13485:2016 certifications, all validated by NSAI.
- The company is also ITAR Registered, FDA Registered, and CGMP Certified, and has NADCAP (Special Process) certification.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
19 offeringsAerospace and Defense Contract Manufacturing
Pulse Technologies provides contract manufacturing services for aerospace and defense components and assemblies. The company applies its precision manufacturing capabilities and quality standards to meet the requirements of the aerospace and defense sectors.
Antibacterial HSR™ Electrodes
Antibacterial HSR Electrodes represent a variant of Pulse Technologies' Hierarchical Surface Restructuring technology with antibacterial properties. This offering is part of work to advance neurostimulation and cardiac rhythm management device technology with superior electrochemical performance.
Antibacterial Metal Oxide Coatings
Pulse Technologies provides antibacterial metal oxide coatings as a distinct advanced surface treatment offering for electrodes. This coating technology is part of the company's electrode surface modification portfolio.
Commercial Contract Manufacturing
Pulse Technologies offers contract manufacturing services for commercial applications. Components and assemblies are produced with the same quality and engineering standards applied across their medical and aerospace divisions.
Custom Alloy Development
Pulse Technologies offers custom alloy development as an advanced technology service. This capability allows the company to develop specialized material formulations to meet unique customer requirements.
Design, Prototyping and Engineering
Pulse Technologies provides design assistance, concept development, prototyping, testing and characterization, documentation, verification and validation, and manufacturing process development. Engineers act as an extension of the customer's team to develop validation processes, test products, and design for manufacturability.
Hierarchical Surface Restructuring (HSR™)
HSR is a proprietary electrode surface modification technology developed by Pulse Technologies for sensing, recording, and stimulating applications. It is designed for use in electrodes and microelectrode arrays and is applied to neurostimulation and cardiac rhythm management devices.
Iridium Oxide (IrO₂) Coatings
Pulse Technologies applies Iridium Oxide coatings as a specialized surface treatment for electrodes and medical device components. IrO₂ coatings are listed as a distinct advanced technology offering within their electrode surface modification portfolio.
Laser Texturing
Pulse Technologies offers laser texturing as a specialized surface modification capability. This service is listed as a distinct manufacturing capability alongside machining and other advanced surface treatment services.
Machining
Pulse Technologies provides precision machining as a core manufacturing capability, including milling processes used to shape components to desired forms. This capability supports medical device manufacturing where precision is essential.
Materials and Metrology
Pulse Technologies provides materials expertise and metrology services including a full suite of metrology gauges, tools, fixtures, and equipment. These capabilities support quality measurement and testing throughout the manufacturing process.
Medical Contract Manufacturing
Pulse Technologies manufactures high-quality medical device components and assemblies for the medical industry. Services include production at any quantity with a focus on speed, quality, and integrity, supported by a team of engineers, machine technicians, quality experts, and material planning professionals.
Platinum Group Metal (PGM) Oxide Coatings
Pulse Technologies applies Platinum Group Metal oxide coatings as a specialized surface treatment for electrodes and medical device components. PGM oxide coatings are listed as a distinct advanced technology offering within their electrode surface modification portfolio.
Quality and Compliance
Pulse Technologies offers quality and compliance services built into their manufacturing processes, including real-time statistical process control on every machine, dock to stock and Kanban consignment for supply chain management, and continual review of every process validated against best practices. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and EN ISO 13485:2016 certifications.
Reactive HSR™
Reactive HSR is a variant of Pulse Technologies' Hierarchical Surface Restructuring technology, listed as a distinct electrode surface modification offering. It is part of the company's advanced technology portfolio for electrode surface treatments.
Scratch-Free Surface Finishes
Pulse Technologies provides scratch-free surface finishing as an advanced technology offering for medical and other precision components. This is listed as a distinct advanced technology capability within their surface treatment portfolio.
Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coatings
Pulse Technologies applies Titanium Nitride coatings as a specialized surface treatment for electrodes and medical device components. TiN coatings are listed as a distinct advanced technology offering within their electrode surface modification portfolio.
Ultrathin HSR™
Ultrathin HSR is a variant of Pulse Technologies' Hierarchical Surface Restructuring technology, listed as a distinct electrode surface modification offering. It is part of the company's advanced technology portfolio for electrode surface treatments.
Welding and Assembly
Pulse Technologies offers welding and assembly services as part of their contract manufacturing capabilities. This service supports the production of complete components and assemblies for medical, aerospace, and commercial customers.
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