Wire mesh media are critically important for many processes in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. These include laydown belts produced from synthetic mesh that are used in the production of nonwovens for blood filtration, as well as wound dressing and hygiene products that are tailored specifically to the respective requirements. However, wire mesh media are also being increasingly used in the medical engineering sector as filter media or as shielding components to protect electronics. Metal meshes are also important components of personal protective equipment that offers protection from environmental influences. In addition, metallic wire mesh filter media are indispensable in the systems used to manufacture active substances in order to guarantee FDA-compliant and clean processes.