Hydromer partners with Avem to accelerate medtech innovation in across Ireland, Europe and the UK

Hydromer, Inc., a long-established leader in specialty medical coatings and surface technologies, has formed a commercial partnership with Avem Market Solutions to expand its support for medical device developers across Europe. The collaboration strengthens Hydromer’s technical reach while providing localised guidance to help device manufacturers bring advanced surface solutions to market faster.

Hydromer’s coatings have been used globally for decades in interventional, surgical, and diagnostic devices. By teaming with Avem, a firm known for connecting Medtech OEMs and CDMOs with specialised suppliers and supporting early-stage development, the partnership creates a more accessible path for European manufacturers seeking hydrophilic, lubricious, antimicrobial, and thrombo-resistant coatings.

Avem will act as Hydromer’s strategic representative in the region, offering direct access to coating platforms, custom formulation and R&D support, scalable equipment, and tailored system design. The arrangement provides on-the-ground commercial guidance from a team deeply familiar with the European medtech ecosystem. Together, the companies aim to reduce time to market, enhance device performance, and streamline the transition from prototype to full-scale manufacturing.

European medtech firms face mounting pressure to innovate rapidly while adhering to stringent regulatory standards. Hydromer and Avem’s complementary strengths—technical expertise and regional market insight—provide earlier visibility into validated coating options, hands-on feasibility and scale-up support, and reliable guidance for navigating operational and technical challenges.

By merging Hydromer’s global coating experience with Avem’s regional network, device developers gain a direct channel to proven technologies, empowering innovators at every stage of product development. The partnership eliminates barriers and accelerates medtech innovation across Europe.

Discover how Hydromer and Avem are helping medtech companies fast-track development and access advanced surface technologies in the full article.