About Us
Biomomentum manufactures and commercializes testing devices for the mechanical characterization of biomaterials and tissues. The Mach-1 multiaxial mechanical tester is the only all-in-one device designed for compression, tension, shear, friction, torsion and 3D indentation mapping. The Mach-1 is now used in many university labs and is deemed an excellent educational tool for students.
Biomomentum also offers a full-service approach to mechanical testing. In addition to performing highly controlled tests using a state-of-the-art technology, its expert team adheres to effective Standard Operating Procedures, develops reliable testing protocols, and delivers accurate data analysis reports in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice.
2009
Founded by Martin Garon and Eric Quenneville, former labmates from Polytechnique Montréal
Mission: Develop and commercialize innovative instrumentation for researchers and a medical device to evaluate cartilage quality during arthroscopic procedures
2011
Achieved ISO 13485:2003 certification
Canadian homologation of the Arthro-BST medical device
2012
CE marking granted for the Arthro-BST medical device
2013
Delivered our first 3-axis mechanical tester with a unique capability for 3D indentation mapping
2018
500+ publications referencing the Biomomentum Mechanical Tester
Successful transition to ISO 13485:2016 certification
2019
Mission expanded to include lab services
2020
New hires to enhance our lab services with biochemistry & histology
2023
Relocated to a new facility with 100+ m² of dedicated lab space
In-house CNC machining capabilities for production
2024
1,000+ publications referencing the Biomomentum Mechanical Tester
New lab service hires to expand into cardiology & bone research markets