Bio-Gate AG engages in the development and production of technologies and solutions for health and hygiene, primarily used in orthopedics, traumatology, and vascular surgery. The firm offers MicroSilver BG, which is pure elemental microporous silver additive with antimicrobial properties, as well as HyProtect, which is an ultrathin plasma coating that protects surfaces of medical implants against bacteria. Its technologies are also used to incorporate antimicrobial properties into cosmetics including industrial and consumer products. The company was founded on December 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.