Michelin's venture into healthcare innovations marks a significant pivot from its traditional tyre manufacturing, utilizing its extensive expertise in polymer composites. This includes developing prosthetic belts that enhance mobility and creating biocompatible materials for medical use. These advancements not only underscore Michelin's commitment to diversification but also its dedication to improving human health and quality of life.
Innovating in polymer composite solutions
For 130 years, Michelin’s growth has been driven by its materials expertise. We aim to leverage this know-how far beyond mobility. Our expertise in polymers opens the door to breakthrough innovations, particularly in the healthcare sector. In composite solutions, Michelin operates in the prosthetic belt designed to improve flexibility of movement. (1)
In engineered polymers, Michelin works in the field of biocompatible materials for implants and regenerative medicine.
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Michelin's deep knowledge in polymer technologies, crucial for tyre manufacturing, is applied to develop advanced materials for healthcare applications.
Michelin has developed prosthetic belts designed to enhance flexibility and movement, as well as biocompatible materials used in medical implants.
Michelin has leveraged its materials expertise in healthcare for several years, building on its 130-year history of innovation in various industries.
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(1) Belt prototype. More information at https://www.ottobock.com/en-ex/product/1A1-2
(2) Trust your tyres for longer: Michelin's most iconic tyre ranges have increased their longevity vs. their previous generation. Results based on tests done by DEKRA, upon Michelin's request, for the following tyres: MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 (test 2021 on 225/40 R18), MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 (test 2018 on 225/40 R18), MICHELIN Primacy 5 (test 2024 on 235/45 R18), MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 (test 2025 on 205/55 R16), MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 (test 2020 on 225/45 R17) & MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 SUV (test 2021 on 235/60R18)