THE NEXT GENERATION HEART VALVE

Inspired by Nature, Engineered for Life

The Problem

Patients suffering severe heart valve damage from diseases such as Aortic Stenosis and Rhemetic Heart Disease urgently need a new solution. Today they must choose between animal-tissue valves that degrade and require high-risk repeat surgeries, or mechanical valves that need lifelong blood thinners. A valve that lasts a lifetime and restores healthy function is long overdue.

Tony: from a school trek to lifesaving heart valve surgery

“My heart valve replacement has given me a new lease on life and I’m truly thankful, but the current treatment means I take warfarin every day, though the valve is permanent. How life-changing it would be to have a new heart valve fitted that mimics the natural way a healthy human heart valve works, without the need for potent medications for the rest of my life!” 

The Solution

CoraMetix is redefining heart valve replacement with a new class of bio-inspired valves engineered from specialised polymers and produced using advanced 3D printing. By studying the natural structure of healthy valve tissue, we’ve created a patented design that delivers superior performance, durability, and long‑term reliability compared to today’s replacement valves. Our manufacturing process also dramatically reduces cost relative to animal‑tissue valves and enables true patient‑specific customisation — allowing each device to be tailored precisely to an individual’s anatomy.

Healthy Heart Valve Natural Collagen Microstructure

CoraMetix Bio-inspired Valve Microstructure

The Technology

CoraMetix’s valves are powered by Melt Electrowriting (MEW) — an advanced micro‑3D printing technology that allows us to create ultra‑precise fibre architectures not achievable with any other manufacturing method. Our MEW platform is being engineered for automated, high‑throughput production, giving us a clear pathway to scalable, cost‑efficient manufacturing capable of delivering complex valve structures at clinical volumes. All of our systems are designed and built in-house in Western Australia, allowing us to rapidly iterate, refine, and scale our technology. By integrating advanced materials, precision engineering, and proprietary manufacturing techniques, we are redefining how medical implants are designed and produced.