View Products & Services on Display at MD&M West 2008

Contract Manufacturing

Accumold

Booth 2471

Accumold® is a high-tech manufacturer of precision micro, small and lead frame injection molded plastic components. Utilizing processes developed from Micro-Mold® technology, the company designs, builds and produces unique molds and parts efficiently for markets that include micro electronics, automotive, fiber/optics, medical, and military/aerospace applications.

Accumold® specializes in complex, precise injection molded thermoplastic parts that require perfect detail no matter the volume. The company produces components that range in size from .005” to 3” with tolerances to .00004”. Their customers require an uncompromising attention to detail, extremely high quality, low production costs, and our speed-to-market services.

Booth 1857

Apple Rubber offers a full line of ISO 9001-2000 certified rubber parts and sealing solutions for industry with USP Class 6 grades available. In addition to silicone, Apple Rubber now offers medical-grade elastomers such as Viton® fluorocarbon (FKM) and EPDM rubber for medical applications. Complete engineering support, manufacturing, quality assurance and a Class 10,000 ISO Class 7 certified cleanroom are also available.

Booth 1434

Bird Precision continues to make it easier to put orifices and filters where you need them. A number of new Swagelok, Parker, SMC, and value plastic type Retrofits are now available. A number of new .0001"super tolerance ruby orifices that can lock in very repeatable flow values, for the most demanding applications have been introduced. Unique micro micron series of ruby orifices from .0004"is available. These products are used in a number of medical gas applications that require precise flow and long life without wear, corrosion or outgas.

Booth 607

Brivant Ltd. has developed a guidewire for highly stenosed lesions. The new range is offered by Brivant as part of their extensive OEM range.

It is a natural progression from Olympian OEM steerable guidewire. Rrange used in coronary and peripheral interventions. Customers can be supplied bulk non sterile or have the Olympian Plus guidewires supplied packaged, sterile and labeled.

The Olympian Plus guidewire is available in 3, 4.5, 6, 9 and 12 gram force. Key to its design is the one-piece core construction which removes abrupt transitions and ensures torque is transmitted along a central axis.

Booth 607

Cambus Medical is an innovative and dynamic new supplier of advanced Hypotube and micro-component solutions to manufacturers of minimally invasive devices. From its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Galway, Ireland, Cambus Medical’s highly experienced team can provide a complete manufacturing solution for all Hypotube & micro-component requirements. Plain or PTFE coated Hypotube & Hypotube assemblies in a range of metals including stainless steel, Nitinol and other exotic alloys can be supplied with straight, skive or spiral cut features.

Booth 1869

Ceramic Insulators for Endoscopes
Ceramaret SA, a manufacturer of parts made out of advanced ceramics will display a wide range of insulators for endoscopes at the show. Ceramaret supplies all the world leader manufacturers of endoscopes with custom-made products of the highest quality. Parts meet the most stringent requirements for material quality, mechanical resistance and shapes. Insulators are available in different colors, white, gray and black.

Other insulators for electro-surgery devices, blades for various medical applications as well as many other precision parts made out of advanced ceramics (high purity alumina, TZP Zirconia, ZTA) will also be shown at the show. Ceramaret SA is ISO 9001-2000 and 14001-2000 certified

Booth 607

Contech Ireland is an OEM Sub-Contract Manufacturer servicing the World Wide Medical Device Industry with Cardiovascular Dispensing Systems and Accessories, Protective Sheaths, Balloon Refold Devices, Guidewire & Catheter Packaging, Accessory Pouches and Blister Packaging. Contech Ireland provides support structures such as NPI, Rapid Prototyping, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Contract Sterilization. Contech Ireland has implemented several cost reduction strategies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Vision System and Electronic Invoicing.

Web: http://www.cacglobal.com

Booth 966

Control & Automation Companies’ thermal shrinking / laminating removal machine model CAC-SHTR-01 is designed to facilitate the removal of the thermal shrink tubing used during the catheter lamination process. This semiautomatic equipment uses and proprietary precise cutting system that applies a precise and controlled cut over thermal shrinking material that covers the full length of a catheter providing and easy and consistent thermal shrink tubing removal.

The equipment help to overcome the problems associated with associated with the manual thermal shrinking removal associated with the manual fixtures.

Web: http://www.cacglobal.com

Booth 966

Control & Automation Companies’ Thermal Shrinking / Laminating machine is designed to apply a precise amount of heat to a wide variety of tubing used in the manufacturing of medical device catheters, and other braided tubing.

Thermal Shrinking / Laminating machine, Model CAC-RF-003 is a programmable logic controlled system that uses innovative heating die technology to control up to 4 different temperatures in the heating die to apply precise heat (ambient to 800ºF) for the full the length of a catheter providing consistent lamination.

Booth 2637

Since 1954, Cook Spring Company Inc. has provided medical device OEMs with innovation in custom springs and wire forms. A full-service, ISO 9001:2000–certified company, Cook Spring embraces early design involvement, while meeting the strictest of quality requirements along with excellent delivery, inventory systems, and customer service. The company is a peace of mind spring source to the medical device industry.

Booth 2075

Creganna introduces Meridian Technology at the show. Meridian Technology is a rapid design tool to optimize delivery shaft design and accelerate product development. Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Meridian provides an extensive database of metal shaft design solutions with predictive performance outcomes. Shaft designs are optimized for flexibility, compression and torque performance. Performance requirements of the delivery system under design are outlined and translated into a specific set of specifications. These specifications are entered into the Meridian Technology database which then outputs the optimal design solution for the metal delivery shaft.

Booth 2075

Creganna offers contract design and manufacturing for specialty needles. From a dedicated manufacturing facility in Marlborough, MA, Creganna provide a range of process technologies to enable a seamless manufacturing solution for specialty needles from handle to tip. Creganna has specialist expertise in advanced material science, complex designs, laser processing and thin-wall applications. Creganna will launch Javelin™ – a high performance alloy developed specifically for specialist needle applications. Javelin™ features up to a 95% improvement in shape set resilience, column strengths up to 30% higher and up to a 35% increase in material hardness over standard needle materials.

Web: http://www.criteriontool.com

Booth 3040

Precision Machined Implants, Instruments & Diagnostic Instrumentation

Criterion Instrument, an FDA registered ISO 9001:2000 certified precision machine shop that supports medical device companies and the Biotech/Bio-med industries by producing medical instruments, implants and diagnostic instrumentation. Manufacturing prototype components for Class II & Class III medical devices for development, testing, proof of concept & clinical trials. The company provides expertise in CNC milling, Turning & Swiss Turning.

Booth 2355

Doyen Medipharm's packaging machines are specifically designed for packaging, wound care dressings, diagnostic devices, drapes, catheters/guidewires, transdermal patches, orally dissolvable films and transmucosals, surgical gloves, sutures and electrodes.

Thermoforming machines use for packaging syringes, sutures, high profile packs and procedure packs.

Four-side seal rotary and continuous-motion platen sealing systems use for wound care dressings, cosmetic pads, adhesive strips, island dressings, hydrogel dressings and catheters.

Transdermal fabricating and packaging machine applications include monolith transdermal patches, reservoir transdermal patches and iontopheretic devices.

Web: http://www.eltronic.com

Booth 2872

El-Tronic Precision, Inc. has specialized in providing high-quality contract manufacturing since 1961. The company's expertise is found within the medical market, providing engineering and manufacturing solutions for implantables and instrumentation for orthopedic, drug infusion, urology, dental and vascular systems. Devices are routinely machined from exotic materials, holding tolerances up to +/- 0.0001. FDA registered and ISO 9001 certified.

Web: http://www.extrumed.com

Booth 1649

ExtruMed LLC is an ISO-registered extrusion company that serves the medical device industry. Its precision tubing solutions include catheter, lead and device tubing manufactured to exacting tolerances from virtually any thermoplastic and available in configurations such as co-extrusions, multi-lumens and tapers. ExtruMed also offers irradiated balloon tubing, balloons and ultra-thin walled polyolefin heat-shrink tubing. With industry-leading value-added services, such as secondary operations, inventory management, technical and material consultation, ExtruMed is able to support products at any stage of the product life cycle. By pairing state-of-the-art, computer-controlled extrusion equipment and high-performance dies with unparalleled customer service, ExtruMed ensures the delivery of high-quality, defect-free products that are on time.

Web: http://www.falcondesignmfg.com

Booth 969

Falcon Design and Manufacturing introduces the look of “jewel tone” printing on a variety of substrates. Falcon uses a variety of transparent and opaque inks to make durable, well designed panels and overlays that are unique for customers. The individual attention by our design team guarantees our customers satisfaction and the ability to have a product that stands out above the competition. Falcon also prints on antimicrobial substrates to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Membrane switch production is also a specialty of Falcon Design. With 29 year’s experience, Falcon is the most reliable source in the United States.

Booth 1511

Fortimedix B.V. specializes in the specific field of endovascular stents, offering a complete technology platform of full in-house contract stent development & stent manufacturing capabilities. Related available OEM manufacturing services include coating, drug loading, stent mounting by means of proprietary crimping technology, packaging & labeling and product customization.

Booth 2089

G-S PLASTIC OPTICS once again expands its precision manufacturing capabilities with the latest diamond turning technology. The company announces the recent integration of a Precitech Nanoform® 200 machine. This two-axis aspheric contouring machine with real-time operating system will be used for single point diamond turning. The work center is also equipped with a slow tool servo that enables the company to rapidly manufacture large departure freeform optics.

By bringing this capability in-house, G-SPO can offer its customers improved operational efficiency and delivery times, specifically in the realm of rapid prototyping and limited production runs of polymer optics.

Booth 2851

The P3K vision gauge was developed for accurate measurement of micro-devices in a production environment. It is equipped with a telecentric lens which yields a resolution of 0.00039”.
Customizable reporting feature producing pass/fail results in any combination of part measurement criteria. The P3K supports a wide range of measurement units including inches, mils, microns, and millimeters. It can read angular measurement in degrees and radians. Data collection capabilities include automatic statistical computation, average, median, standard deviation and CpK. Zooming, detailed diameter and length measurement are displayed on a 19" high-resolution flat panel display. Built on granite base for stability and accuracy.

Booth 729

GPS China, an Irish owned outsourcing and manufacturing company has been in operation for over 20 years and in this time has developed long-term partnerships with some of the worlds leading medical device companies.

GPS China specializes in the design, development, manufacture and assembly of plastic medical devices and pharma packaging. The company is equipped with class 100k cleanrooms, ISO13485 certified, FDA registered and have extensive expertise in an array of technologies including extrusion, injection moulding and sterilisation. GPS China customers benefit from an integrated range of services, established logistic network and a single point of contact for their entire supply chain requirements.

Booth 744

gSource gSilicone handles are ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable grip during
surgical procedures.
• Biocompatible silicone helps to prevent slippage and provide a secure grip. Viable alternative to materials like phenolic, aluminum and plastic.
• Excellent resistance to alkaline, saline and acidic solutions.
• Available in seven standard biocompatible colors (black, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, grey) or a custom color of your choice.
• Non-fading vibrant colors withstand repeated autoclaving.
• Solid stainless steel core.
• Custom options: connection, handle color, handle shape with or without cannulation, ratcheting, quick coupling, working end or logo.

Booth 1388

Hsiner Co. Ltd. manufactures CPAP full face mask series. The company can make one peice molded silicone. Their products are ergonomic, comfortable, and affordable.

Booth 1169

ioos systems LLC provides surface structure variation of polymer coatings and a thin-film coating service for medical implants. The coating process is suitable for various polymer solutions and can be employed in a plurality of applications such as drug coating of stents. Coating films having an increased surface roughness and area are produced, which may be desirable to enhance tissue ingrowth and tissue healing. The coating morphology can be modified along the surface of the substrate from a smooth and even to a textured surface. Porous coatings that may be used as a reservoir for the retention of a therapeutic agent can be generated.

Booth 477

Jimani Inc. introduces Langolier fiber laser marking system. Fiber lasers operate at the same wavelength as traditional ND:YAG laser markers and are suitable for making the same families of products and materials. The Langolier operates with standard 115VAC wall plug power without the need for cooling water, consumables, or maintenance. Jimani also showcase their versatile Langolier workstation which accommodates a vast variety of part shapes and sizes to be placed with marking field up to 12” by 12”. The combined energy efficiency and flexible system versatility will increase the bottom line of any existing or new laser parts marking production lines.
Jimani promotes job shop services for laser marking, etching and engraving.

Booth 943

Kristeel Shinwa Industries Ltd. is a manufacturer of intricate sheet metal components through photochemical machining in India. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and a member of the Photochemical Machining Institute. Kristeel Shinwa's components manufacturing capabilities include cuvette locking springs, window slits for blood gas analyzers, s15 contactor, I core, ball locator for hearing aids, incision gauges, slit blades, and enlarge blades for ophthalmic surgical equipment.

Booth 2298

Laserage Technology is a custom laser processing facility using custom designed CO2 and Nd:YAG laser systems. Laserage can precisely cut, drill, scribe, weld and heat treat a wide variety of materials to your specifications. Product capabilities include medical implants, such as stents, medical instruments, electronic substrates, aerospace flight critical assemblies, and other custom cable & wire harness assemblies. Our staff of technical experts can assist you with a high level of support from R&D engineering capabilities, to our complete metallurgical lab, to high production volumes associated with fully or semi-automated tooling applications. Laserage is ISO 9001:2000 registered and can provide you with consistent high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitive prices.

Booth 2831

Maillefer Instruments offers reliable protection against re-use of Single Patient Instruments.

Ensuring that Single-Patient surgical instruments (SiP’s) are only used once is a necessity today, in order to guarantee clinical performance of the SiP’s, and to reduce risks of cross-contamination.

The company is providing its clients with an elegant solution to this requirement. OEM instruments manufactured by Maillefer have modified shanks that preclude their re-sterilization in an autoclave.

The plastic sheath on the shank deforms itself if the instrument is autoclaved, thereby precluding its re-use, even if the sheath is removed.

Web: http://www.makuta.com

Booth 2395

Makuta Technics designs and manufactures plastic components with the world's smallest features for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. As a global leader in micro sized part development, Makuta utilizes 75 years of experience, advanced technology, and sophisticated engineering techniques to produce components for industries where quality and precision are guaranteed.

Booth 2512

Martech Medical Products is a vertically integrated OEM medical manufacturer providing outsource/resource management for all medical manufacturing needs. The company operates as a full-service extrusion manufacturer and provides molded components in standard configurations and custom applications, catheter tipping, drilling, and printing.

Booth 1564

MasterControl Projects™ connects the project plan to assigned tasks, providing automatic updates as soon as tasks are completed. This module manages document-oriented or process-based tasks, including tasks external to MasterControl. It automates task assignment, routing, escalation, and tracking. Perhaps most importantly, it connects all the members of a project team, ensuring improved communication, better project control, and ultimately faster project completion.

Booth 2291

Cross-sectional scanning ("CSS") enhances Matrix's full-service package. This technology provides more comprehensive and accurate inspection data, including internal and difficult sectioned details, speeding up first article inspections. Parts are potted in special epoxy and while being milled away in thin slices, their profiles are simultaneously scanned. The result is a 3-D point cloud consisting of hundreds of thousands of measurement points capturing all features (external and internal) on every surface. This comprehensive point cloud data is aligned with the original CAD data. Color map software provides instant visual feedback via 3-D multi-colored images showing how closely the details compare.

Booth 3185

Metro Mold & Design is a custom molder for the medical, bio-medical and pharmaceutical industries for 34 years. The company has developed a prototype parts division called ExpressParts™, which takes 3 D solids from concept to a production-ready injection molds in days, not weeks. This exceptional rapid tooling and molding can be performed in both thermoplastic injection molding and extrusion blow molding. MMD is ISO certified and has Class 100,000 clean rooms for molding and assembly. MMD offers highly sought after technology that provides prototype parts at production quality of complex part geometry.

Web: http://www.microfabricamedical.com

Booth 466

Low-cost volume manufacturing of highly-miniaturized metal components and sophisticated mechanisms with multiple moving parts that don't require assembly. Fabricated devices are net shape, accurate and repeatable to 0.0001", burr-free, strong, biocompatible, and ready to use in minimally-invasive medical products without further processing.

Compared with machining, metal injection molding, and EDM, EFAB offers greater complexity and smaller features, and often greater accuracy and lower cost. Compared with laser or photochemical machining and stamping, EFAB offers greater accuracy, smaller features, and freedom from artifacts.

Visit Microfabrica Inc. and see the world's smallest turbine, expanding 'car jack', 2-Fr forceps, chainmail, and other building blocks.

Booth 3031

MicroLumen, Inc. provides high performance medical tubing. The company’s polyimide tubing is a thermoset plastic providing excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties and is manufactured with extremely tight tolerances. Standard ID ranges of 0.004" to 0.086" with thin profiles. Polyimide tubing is ideal for catheter shafts and low-invasive medical devices; Cardiovascular, Neurological, Urological applications. Braid & Coil reinforced designs available for added torque and column strength. PTFE liners, flexible tips, embedded marker bands, multi-durometer constructions and custom laser-machining are available. They offer innovation solutions and improve catheter systems by adding value. ISO 9001:2000 and USP Class VI Biocompatible.

Booth 3031

MicroLumen Inc. provides high performance medical tubing ideal for critical applications and low-invasive medical devices. Typical applications include cardiovascular & urological catheters, stent deployment and drug delivery systems. The company primary product line is Polyimide; which has excellent mechanical, thermal & chemical properties. Braid reinforced designs are available for added flexibility, torque & column strength. MicroLumen offers value-added solutions: Thermoplastic jackets, multi-durometer designs, flexible tips, sub-assembly, PTFE liners & laser machining. USP Class VI biocompatible tubing & ISO 9001:2000.

Web: http://www.micrometal.de

Booth 3089

MicroMetal manufactures precision photo-etched components using one of a kind reel-to-reel processing equipment. This inline process is capable of producing custom metal parts with features smaller than the thickness of the material. The company also offers depth etching and fine etch through features in the micron range. Parts can be supplied in endless reels, in sheet form or as individual pieces....all 100% automatically inspected.

Booth 3027

Minitubes specializes in precision metal tubing and tubular components. More than 100 alloys available, including stainless steels for surgical implants, nickel titanium, tantalum and precious alloys. Thin walls, minute tolerances and smooth finishes are specialties. Products used in stents, endoscopes, diagnostic probes, surgical instruments…Prototyping and supply of complete assemblies.

MeKo is a contract manufacturer specialized in laser material processing and micromachining (ISO 9001:2003 standard). The company offers welding, cutting, drilling, and post processing services. MeKo is one of the world leaders in manufacturing components for the medical device industry with most profound experience in cutting surgical instruments and stents.

Booth 1965

Minnetronix is a medical device outsourcing company, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and support of electronics-based medical devices. Minnetronix’ experienced engineers and manufacturing teams provide expertise on a wide range of Class II and Class III medical equipment, such as cardiovascular systems, point-of-care diagnostic instruments, therapeutic devices, implantable devices, and monitoring equipment. Minnetronix has completed more than 80 development and manufacturing projects for more than 50 different medical device companies that range in size from small start-ups to large established firms. Minnetronix is ISO 13485:2003-certified and is an FDA-registered contract manufacturer.

Booth 3180

The DMLS process lends itself to a variety of applications within the medical field:
Orthopedic Products:
1. Implants (using the CoCr & titanium materials)
2. Delivery systems (tools used to assist in surgery)
Medical Devices:
1. Components for short-run manufacturing
2. MIM or powdered metal replacements during concept or feasibility stages of product development

DMLS technology offers drastically reduced lead times from design to prototype and highly customized rapid quality manufacturing. It takes 2 days to make the solid stainless steel parts in the picture from CAD files.

Booth 1445

MW Industries Inc. (MWI) is a manufacturer of springs, stampings, and fasteners. The company operates 12 facilities that serve the electronics, energy, and medical industries with precision-engineered part components. Products include springs, fasteners, and wire forms produced in a variety of materials, including exotic metals. MWI is ISO 9000, QS 9000, and TS 16949 certified.

Web: http://www.nanon.dk

Booth 842

ColdCuring™, very low out gassing silicone products

Extraction of silicone residuals and volatiles from cured silicone parts by using liquid carbon dioxide as solvent.
- Fast alternative to post-curing in a oven
- Create silicone oil free products
- No slit-healing during curing and/or gamma-irradiation
- Easy part handling. Items can be packed in autoclave bags during processing.
- Friendly and cost effective alternative to alcohol extraction.
Nanon offers either in-house production services or supply of the ColdCuring machine. Nanon provides also regulatory support.

Web: http://www.nanon.dk

Booth 842

Silicone Impregnation™, giving new properties to silicone rubber

This new process is based on liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide to enhance the material characteristics of cured silicone rubber. For instance, it can create:
- Lubricious Silicone, Impregnation of harmless or medical grade lubricant.
- Interpenetrating polymer networks
- Anti-microbial surface on silicone
- Low friction surface
If you have ideas in combining compounds or chemistry with silicone rubber, Silicone Impregnation is the right enabler technology for you.

Web: http://www.nanon.dk

Booth 842

Nano coating on silicone rubber
Nanon is developping medical coatings to apply on silicone rubber using its proprietary technology, Softplasma™.
For instance, the coating properties are:
- Biocompatible and/or antifouling coatings (eg. PVP/hydrophilic surface)
- Resistance to bacterial attachment and biofilm formation by about 90%
- Decrease of adsorption of blood components
- Stable, covalently bonded to silicone

Booth 2445

NeedleTech Products, Inc. is introducing BONUS™ NEEDLES. The company’s BONUS™ needle program is primarily a Bone Needle that can be used for Bone Marrow Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration or Vertebroplasty. The advantage or BONUS™ of this needle is that the handle can be easily removed and replaced as needed. This feature allows for better visibility during Vertebroplasty and subsequent cement delivery. The second BONUS™ feature this product offers is the ability to receive multiple cannula with a single handle.

Booth 408

Nestronics offers high-end, integrated Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). It specializes in end-to-end manufacturing solutions such as new product introduction, test development, manufacturing, and specialized after-sales services.

Key industries that it services include the telecommunications & instrumentation, medical & bioscience, avionics/oil & gas sectors, as well as other industrial product segments. Nestronics is also recognized for its radio frequency manufacturing capabilities applied in the areas of RF transmission equipments and systems. With a proven track record and a wealth of invaluable expertise, Nestronics offers its customers value through cost-effective, high variation, medium volume manufacturing solutions. The quality and environmental management certifications we have achieved include ISO9001:2000, AS9100:2004, ISO14001:2004 and ISO13485:2003.

Booth 2843

O.R. Lasertechnology Inc. is a manufacture of laser welding systems since 1997, the company offers job shop services in Illinois and throughout the Midwest USA, please contact them for more info.

Products and Services: Nd:YAG Lasers from 50 watts to 200 watts, Stationary systems as well as fully mobile, customazation, automtion and semi-automation, Class IV and Class I, precision laser welding with minimal heat affected zones which result in less finishing work less heat treating, and minimal distortion to base materials.

Booth 1608

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont’s high-speed brushless servo-motor driven XE-07 and its pneumatic pad-drive counterpart – the XP-07 for automated, in-line printing features a horizontal pad stroke adjustable between 45 and 90 degrees, or beyond by special order.
The XE/XP-07 accepts a 60mm, 90mm, 130mm or 160mm sealed inkcup for a 50mm to 150mm diameter image. The pad stroke is variable to 8 inches. The XE-07 can run 2,500 cycles per hour; the XP-07 1,000cph. The XE/XP-07 comes standard as a one-color single pad machine, can be modified for up to four colors, or have four pads printing a single color.

Booth 2486

Plastic & Metal Center introduces expansion of its Thermo Vacuum Formed Packaging line as well as expansion of its CNC machining centers to a new building. PMC has also expanded its injection molding capabilities with new Overmolding machine. These expansions help PMC to become a one-stop shop for all metal and plastic parts from rapid prototyping to machining to production metal parts and molded parts. PMC can design and produce thermo formed trays within weeks and specializes on low volume and prototyping.

Booth 2512

Point Medical Corp. specializes in custom development and fabrication of silicone rubber and assemblies that meet exacting tolerances and specifications required for the medical environment. Capabilities include precision tubing; multilumen extrusion; liquid injection, transfer, and blow molding; and complete catheter fabrication. The company has a Class 10,000 cleanroom. ISO 9002 certified and FDA registered.

Booth 3032

Polydec International Inc. is a manufacturer of microturning parts with diameters down to 0.0006 in. The company specializes in complex micro manufacturing, allowing for cost-effective runs with an emphasis on high quality. Polydec parts are found in many high-tech sectors and are ideal for the medical device industry. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA 18001, and TS 16949 certified.

Booth 2600

Precision Extrusion in concert with customers has developed a PTFE lined, braid reinforced catheter that combines various hardnesses of outer layers but also clear and radiopaque layers and variable pics per inch along the shaft.

These shafts can be used to provide a “delivery system” type of guide catheter that provides a variety of variable stiffness along the shaft to the distal end, along with clear and/or radiopaque distal tips. The PTFE liner provides a very lubricious inner surface.

This catheter shafts can be braided with round wire, single or double ended, as well as flat or ribbon wire of various tensile strength. The most common outer jacket materials are nylon or nylon copolymers (PEBAX®, or polyurethane).

Booth 1087

Precision Medical Plastics, Ltd. is a ISO 13485:2003 certified contract manufacturer specializing producing precision thermoplastic tubing, catheters and providing component assembly services for the medical industry. The company capabilities include: wire or monofilaments braided tubing, multi-lumen tubing, thin wall tubing, co-extrusion tubing, microbore tubing, radiopaque tubing, hole punching, printing, tip forming, OEM assemblies. The company supplies high pressure braided tubing (1200PSI), Angiographic tubing, PICC tubing, sheath tubing, Dilator, Epidural catheter, CVC tubing, Pig tail catheter, drainage catheter and so on.

Booth 412

Racer Technology specializes in engineering and medical grade devices. A one-stop contract manufacturer providing customized product design, prototyping, plastics injection molding, tooling fabrication, metal stamping, plating and precision machining to customers with manufacturing throughout Asia and sales support in USA. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with facilities in China (Suzhou), Indonesia (Batam) & Malaysia (Senai).

The company has their own in-house tool making and design section, with expertise in 3D mold design and prototyping capability, and communicate design flaws back to customers which improves manufacturing quality.

Capabilities include:
• Mechanical Consultant
• Mechanical Design
• Prototyping
• Tooling Fabrication
• Plastics Injection Molding
• Plastics Injection Insert Molding
• Metal Stamping
• Machining
• Box Build.

Booth 2873

Our versatile GrindSmart®620XS 6-axis tool grinder is the best choice for medical tool manufacturers to produce the highest quality tools with efficiency. With an innovative clamping system, new software for surgical specialty tools such as bone saws and cranial tools, and a new magazine loader for tools up to 400 mm in length, the 620XS is the smart choice for premium tool creation. It also features integrated gap control technology within the grinding sequence for dressing, as well as other critical probing operations. Stop by the Rollomatic Inc. booth for a demonstration of their latest features and innovations.

Booth 1571

Sanbor Medical is a U.S. contract manufacturer with a high quality and low cost production facility in China, providing off shore pricing with on shore reliability. The company provides services of Class I & II devices, and produces box builds, medical instrumentation, and single use device assemblies, along with packaging in Class 100,000 cleanroom and sterilization through FDA registered partners. In addition to finished devices, the company offers PCB assemblies, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, and plastic molded components. The company is FDA registered, ISO13485, ISO9001 certified and UL/CSA registered.

Booth 2074

From concept to production, Schnipke Engraving Co. offers various injection molding services featuring micro molding technology for miniature medical devices and implants. The company's technology and experience consistently result in excellent quality and cost-savings. Supporting capabilities include high-volume automation, continuous reel insert molding, and over molding. Schnipke Engraving is a peace-of-mind resource to the medical device industry.

Booth 749

TrackWise Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management Software is a robust, scalable and flexible solution that reduces the cost and complexity of managing quality and regulatory processes. Medical device manufacturers achieve unprecedented compliance results by consolidating redundant systems and reducing manual operations.
Unlike single-point solutions that require separate “modules” for various elements of the quality process, TrackWise manages all quality processes in a single, comprehensive software system. Organization benefits from a common interface, reduced validation time and integrated workflow processes that provide an effective, closed-loop process.

Booth 3178

After input from global customers, millions of operational hours of field experience and feedback from the Applications Laboratory, SPI Lasers recently launched an entirely new system platform. The result is the most advanced micro-machining fibre laser on the market today.
Available in both air and water cooled formats, the ‘R4’ 50-200W fiber lasers can be applied to cutting, precision welding, bending, bonding, drilling, rapid prototyping, annealing, marking and graphic image processing.

Booth 2061

Stellar Technologies is an ISO 9001 and 13485 certified, FDA registered manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for medical applications. Specializing in medical machining, lead wire assemblies, delivery systems, medical electro mechanical assemblies, laser applications, cleanroom assembly and wire coiling in a Class 10,000 cleanroom. Providing product development support with engineering, R&D prototype, qualification and production manufacturing utilizing a variety of our capabilities. Stellar provides a total package of services for complete product management.

Booth 2925

Swiss Microtech Enterprise Network (SMEN) consists of seven companies specializing synergistically in highest-precision Swiss turning (0.1 mm to 51 mm) of a broad range of materials from metal over PEEK to phynox and other exotic materials. SMEN employs over 500 including 100 CNC machines. SMEN is certified according to ISO 9001, 14001, 13485
The member firms offer their customers the highest quality of workmanship and process efficiency as well as considerable expertise in product design and validation. Close cooperation with the client in every phase of a product assures that the client can get delivery on time and on budget.

Booth 3022

The Swiss Tec Micro-T15 is a compact, high end tube cutting system with a 50W state-of-the-art fiber laser. The unique, all-granite, shock and corrosion resistant body is one of the many reasons for superior accuracy and repeatability.

With a top cutting speed of +2000 mm/min, the Micro-T15 is the fastest system in its class - a typical example of Swiss Tec engineering. 8 microns min. kerf width, contour fidelity of 2 microns, designed for 24/7, user-friendly, high through-put manufacturing.

Booth 1191

Synectic is a full service mechanical and electromechanical design firm working exclusively in the medical device industry since 1981. The company’s development process starts with immersion research and continues through to pilot manufacturing. Synectic's product experience ranges across many medical markets including spine, orthopedic, cardiovascular, thoracic, endoscopy, minimally invasive devices and drug delivery. The strong clinical focus of the company’s engineers, industrial designers and physicians allows them to fully understand product requirements and their customer's needs.

Booth 2201

Synovis Interventional Solutions with facilities in Minnesota and Puerto Rico (Synovis Caribe) is Manufacturing Medical Innovation™. Is your company looking for a new contract manufacturer? Synovis IS views the innovation of each medical component, assembly, and device as an opportunity to manufacture a product that is effective and superbly engineered. Applying its proprietary processes and patented technologies, the company designs, develops, and manufactures products that move the medical industry forward. Services include: wire coiling, straightening, forming and grinding; precision machining including Swiss, milling, turning, and EDM; molding; laser processing and welding; joining and assembly. ISO 13485:2003 certified.

Booth 629

Tapemark's Snap!® format dispenses a pre-measured amount of lotion, gel or ointment via an easy to open, single-use package. Tapemark is now introducing more members of the Snap! product family, including Snapplicator™ which adds a convenient applicator for "no-touch" dispensing, Snap! Array for multiple pre-measured doses, and Snap! Duet for two different formulas side by side in one package. Additionally, the innovative Snap! Dual Chamber is ideal for two-formula applications where the formulas must remain separate until use – for example, when unintended formula interaction could diminish efficacy. The Snap! Dual Chamber contents are dispensed simultaneously and mix during application.

Web: http://www.techdevice.com

Booth 2292

TechDevice Corp., a developer and manufacturer of medical balloon catheters and guidewires for a variety of endoscopy, urology and vascular applications has signed an exclusive agreement with the Yulex Corporation. The agreement allows TechDevice to manufacture balloon-catheter based products using Yulex® made from guayule.

Booth 723

Teutonia Technology AG, is proud to announce the first balloon catheter being radiopaque by itself. This is achieved by a technological breakthrough in coating techniques. For the first time, contrast media is not required anymore for balloon catheter inflation, thus reducing the deflation time dramatically. The company also produces anti-bacterial coating.

Booth 1185

Metrix Company provides a variety of custom manufactured disposable medical devices. As a full-service OEM contract manufacturer, Metrix specializes in RF and heat-sealed bags, screen printing, hot stamping, assembly, and packaging.

Booth 2171

The Pentagon Co. provides Servometer® custom electroforms. Servometer® / PMG, LLC very precise, thin-walled, metal components can be made as small as 0.020” (0.5 mm), with walls as thin as 0.0005” (0.0127 mm), depending upon the custom requirements, in nickel, copper, gold, silver, or any combination thereof, and can be found in a variety of non-invasive, invasive and implantable applications.

Servometer® has designed and manufactured parts thought by some to be “impossible” and today, continues to focus on honing its technical expertise, and of course, “making the impossible…possible”. The company design staff can assist with the design of custom applications.

Web: http://www.techgroup.com

Booth 3119

For over 40 years, The Tech Group has established a reputation as a global leader providing turnkey manufacturing solutions ranging from product design support to full-scale production including complete assembly services. As a vertically integrated manufacturer with 13 manufacturing sites and over 2,000 employees worldwide, The Tech Group supports 7 of the top 10 medical device and pharmaceutical companies with design and development expertise, manufacturing excellence and working knowledge of FDA regulations and procedures. Their experience means quicker navigation through complex regulations so your products reach the market faster and more efficiently.

Booth 1689

Thieme Corporation introduces Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) with Polyurethane (PUR) systems for low annual part production runs. Manufacture device enclosures, housings, panels and structural parts using this cost saving process and material system. Realize lower tooling and end assembly costs. Do things in your design that thermoforming, injection molding, and fiberglass lay up technologies can't do. Manufacture parts with multiple wall thickness without sink or distortion. Make large single shot parts up to 75 lbs.

Web: http://www.troy-mfg.com

Booth 784

Troy Manufacturing is a full-service precision manufacturer, their facility offers contract manufacturing of surgical instruments and precision components for medical equipment and devices. Products include trocars, arthroscopic instruments, wound drainage and conical needles, stylets, cannulas, bone taps, mandrels, dialators, and retrieval devices. Components include shafts, collets, housings and mechanical assemblies. The company has over 55 years of manufacturing experience and the ability to hold tolerances in the millionths. Design assistance, prototyping and full production services are available.

Booth 937

Vitaltec Corp. acts as a professional and reliable OEM/ODM partner to offer with total solutions: production, assembly, packaging and validation. The company is specialized in thermoplastic injection molding, silicone LIM molding, tube extrusion and blow molding. The main product ranges include: anesthesia, critical care, emergency and respiratory care. All production services are taken place under the certifications of GMP and ISO 13485.

Booth 2926

Wandfluh Produktions AG (WAPRO), a leader in precision parts manufacturing for 45 years, is now offering US medical device OEM’s its full complement of expertise in machining critical medical device components. WAPRO offers turning and milling operations from diameters of 5 mm up on the latest multi-axes machines, grinding and honing in-house, and a wide network of experts for coating and other operations. With an actual staff of about 70 people WAPRO provides a reliable but still flexible organisation. There are 5 to 6 manufacturing engineers who are able to give their expert advice on design, material and production issues. The management/quality assurance system is certified to ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 13485-2003.

Booth 2172

Wytech offers comprehensive array of medical wire and services. Wytech Industries, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture of straightened and cut fine wire and tubing components for the medical device industry. The company features exclusive PTFE pre-coated mandrels that are up to 50% less expensive than standard spray coatings. These mandrels are PFOA and Chromic Acid free, and flake resistant. Stronger, more consistent and thinner than standard spray coatings, Wytech's PTFE coatings are available in a variety of colors, alloys, sizes and shapes. ISO 9001-2000 registered.

Booth 311

Yangbum Engineering Pte Ltd’s services include:
• Precision turned parts
• Precision and complex milling (5 Axis)
• Lead screw and nut assembly
• Optical lens holder focusing housing assembly
• Gear Hobbing
• Turnkey assembly for mechanical components
• Just-in-time delivery of parts
• Vendor inventory management.

The Company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and supports a global customer base. Its parts are used by a range of industries including disk drive, automotive, high end equipment, electronic and electrical, medical instruments and aerospace. Production capability ranges from low volume production to mass production using more than 70 machines.

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