Design & Development Case Studies & White Papers
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Best Practices For Medical Device Prototyping
8/4/2023
A prototype is crucial for engineers to understand product functionality before production, saving time and resources, but challenges may arise during the design process.
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Micro-MIM: 4 Best Practices For Precisely Making Micro Metal Parts
8/4/2023
Medical device makers are now using micro-metal injection molding instead of traditional machining, allowing for more precise and smaller components improving accuracy, consistency, and cost savings.
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3 Keys To Developing A Successful DFM Process
8/4/2023
Robust manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability are essential for high-quality, reliable products at scale. Avoiding shortcuts is key to preventing costly quality risks.
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DFM Enables Repeatable Micro-Features In Cardiovascular Device Prototyping
7/31/2023
A cardiovascular market leader turned to its contract manufacturing partner, Donatelle, for design for manufacturability (DFM) engineering support to overcome design challenges in producing a medical device for treating atrial fibrillation.
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Transforming Reusable Device To Single-Use Improves Patient Safety And Saves Costs For Global OEM
7/31/2023
A medical device OEM needed a contract manufacturing partner with expertise in DFM, vertically integrated capabilities, and a focus on quality to transform a reusable orthopedic instrument kit into a single-use version.
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Optimizing Outcomes Through Micro Molding – An Expert Perspective
7/28/2023
Craig Tappe, Sales Engineer at Accumold, highlights the micro molding process and emphasizes the significance of asking the right questions when selecting preferred suppliers.
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Soft Or Semi-Hard Tooling For Micro Molding?
7/28/2023
Do soft/semi-hard tooling & CNC-machined cavities work for micro molding? Achieving small tolerances, sharp corners, and micro features remains challenging for both micro and larger parts.
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Common Micro Optics Questions, Explained
7/28/2023
Micro-optics within the micro injection molding space require expert engineering and experience. Our resident micro optics engineer, Rick Brown, encounters the following common questions.
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The Standardization Of Plastic Luer Fittings
7/26/2023
This white paper aims to explore the significance and challenges of the standardization of plastic luer fittings and the importance in ensuring the quality and safety of medical devices.
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The Challenges Of Plastic Luer Fittings In The Medical Industry
7/26/2023
The use of single-use plastic luer fittings in medical settings, medical devices, and patient care is an example where the sustainability versus safety debate arises. This white paper aims to explore this debate and offer insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.