Medical Devices Assembly

Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the medical device industry.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

The past year brought blockbuster headlines for U.S. manufacturing. Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled plans to build a $10 billion assembly plant in Wisconsin that would make liquid-crystal display panels and employ as many as 13,000 people.

State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.

Surface Preparation and Medical Silicone Adhesives

Cleaning and priming substrates prior to bonding can significantly improve adhesion

Brian Reilly James Darlucio

June 7, 2019

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Medical device manufacturers often use silicone adhesives to assemble products such as catheters, pacemakers, cochlear implants, aesthetic implants and gastric balloons.

Flex’s multi-industry success is by design

Zoe Leduc

June 4, 2019

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For Flex, there isn't a question of what can't they do, but what they will do next. The 50-year-old company began manufacturing electronic products, something it still does today, but has expanded to offer end-to-end production across the globe.

MedTech Report: One in Four Exports From MA is a Medical Device

May 28, 2019

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BOSTON—Nearly one in four exports from Massachusetts is a medical device, making the state No. 1 in the nation in share of exports of medical devices as a percentage of total exports, according to a report by the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council.

Researchers use Magnetic 3D Printing to Make Microrobots

May 28, 2019

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TORONTO—Assembling a microrobot used to require a pair of needle-nosed tweezers, a microscope, steady hands, and at least eight hours. But, now University of Toronto engineering researchers have developed a method that requires only a 3D printer and 20 minutes.

What’s New in Leak Testing

New applications and stricter requirements are spurring innovation in leak testing technology

John Sprovieri

May 3, 2019

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Myriad automotive components are checked for leaks, including turbochargers, oil filters and radiators. However, leak testing doesn’t end with the suppliers of those components.

Positioning Equipment Improves Ergonomics for Medical Device Assembler

Powered positioning equipment helps workers at Thermo Fischer Scientific to assemble 40-pound incubators safely and efficiently

Judy Camp

April 10, 2019

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Ergonomic upgrades are becoming a vital part of many workplaces, and assembly workstations can be especially challenging. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ergonomic issues cost U.S. companies upwards of $54 billion annually, and they account for one-third of workplace absences.

What You Should Know About Curing Lamps

The right lamp is crucial for optimal curing of adhesives

Robert Saller

April 9, 2019

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UV-curing adhesives are often the first choice for fast and efficient bonding of components. Able to cure within seconds, these adhesives allow high throughputs to be achieved in serial production.

FDA to Modernize 510(k) Clearance Pathway

John Sprovieri

April 2, 2019

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The Food and Drug Administration is changing the most common way it approves new low- to moderate-risk medical devices for use in the United States.

Ensuring Adhesion for Medical Device Assembly

There are many factors to consider when adhesives are used to join hard-to-bond plastics.

Michelle Gumbert Patrick Vaughn

March 12, 2019

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For medical devices such as catheters, syringes, vials, test tubes and injector pens, many manufacturers are turning to plastics that are formulated to resist harsh chemical and environmental conditions.

Non-Automotive Manufacturing Sectors Flocking to Robotics

March 5, 2019

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ANN ARBOR, MI—Industrial robot orders in 2018 grew 24 percent over the previous year in the life sciences, food and consumer goods, plastics and rubber and electronics industries, according to the Robotics Industries Association. The main reasons are lower robot prices, and robot systems that are easier to install, integrate and program.

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Presses for Medical Device Assembly

Senior Editor Jim Camillo writes about case histories that explain why medical device manufacturers are using presses to solve diverse assembly challenges.