Medical Devices Assembly

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CANTON, IL—Cook Medical has opened a new, $19 million factory here to make PTFE tubing for medical devices. The plant will employ 60.

WASHINGTON—The FDA is planning to develop a new unique device identification system to track high-risk medical devices.

Low-volume, low-pressure technology enables clean application of materials such as grease, reagents, marking inks and adhesive activators.

FORT WAYNE, IN—Greatbatch Medical has opened a new, $17 million assembly plant here to make orthopedic implants.

VERSAILLES, OH—Midmark Corp., a producer of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, is expand its assembly plant here.

As these case histories illustrate, medical device manufacturers are using presses to solve diverse assembly challenges.

From catheters to syringes to blood-processing equipment, presses are crucial to manufacturing quality products

Acist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical device company that specializes in developing con-trast injection systems for use in cardiology and radiology.

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Medtronic’s Surgical Technologies Div. broke ground on a $14 million, 75,000-square-foot, expansion of its assembly plant here. The medical device manufacturer plans to add 175 high-wage jobs.

With their ability to bond many different surfaces, pressure-sensitive adhesives are ideal for medical device assembly.