A Faster Path to High-Fidelity Silicone Anatomies for R&D and Training

As a global leader in manufacturing silicone vasculature, we develop compliant mock vessels, anatomical silicone models, and full simulation systems used by many of the world’s leading cardiovascular device manufacturers. These solutions support the full device lifecycle, from early feasibility and design verification testing to regulatory evaluation, physician training, and product demonstrations.

Precision Models Tailored to Your Specifications 

Beginning with patient scans or our catalog of anatomies, we manufacture anatomical silicone vessels customized to your exact requirements. Model geometry, target inner diameter, vessel length, tortuosity, angulations, and disease states can all be defined to reflect realistic clinical challenges. Our models replicate both healthy and diseased vasculature, so you can capture conditions that affect geometry (e.g., aneurysms, structural heart defects, calcification).

To ensure smooth device delivery during testing or training, all vessel models can include hemostatic entry points for guidewires, catheters, and delivery system insertion under fluid pressure or pulsatile flow. These features create a realistic procedural environment for R&D teams and clinical educators.   

High-Fidelity Simulation Across a Full Range of Anatomies  

Our silicone vasculature portfolio supports a wide variety of device testing and training needs. Optional technologies, including advanced coatings and simulation enhancements, are available to further increase model fidelity and align systems with specific clinical use cases. 

Faster Timelines with Rapid Silicone Production 

BDC Laboratories’ new rapid silicone production method reduces manufacturing lead times for anatomical silicone models to fewer than 10 business days, once the design is finalized. This offering applies to anatomical silicone models derived from catalog designs or customer-provided geometry and accelerates delivery without sacrificing quality.  

“R&D teams are under constant pressure to iterate designs and generate data quickly,” said Bill Carlson, Managing Director, BDC Laboratories. “Rapid silicone production gives them a way to compress timelines for anatomical models without sacrificing durability or precision with 3D-printed silicones.”

Unlike some competitive options that rely on off-the-shelf anatomies or 3D-printed silicone with visible layer lines and imperfections, our rapid-production models maintain the integrity of custom geometries and withstand repeated use in demanding R&D environments.  

Ready to accelerate your next development cycle? Explore our silicone and simulation solutions.