Medical Devices Assembly

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

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.

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.

Integrator Expertise is Twice as Nice for Chrysler Windsor

Fiat Chrysler Expands Relief Action Programs

March 27, 2020

AUBURN HILLS, MI — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is expanding its program of measures to support the coronavirus relief efforts.

Ventilator Production Surges at Medtronic

March 26, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS—To address the global COVID-19 pandemic, Medtronic Inc. has increased ventilator production at its factories.

Swiss Factory Is Ground Zero in Coronavirus Fight

March 26, 2020

BONADUZ, Switzerland—A factory located in a small village in the Swiss Alps is ground zero in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus.

HP Offers 3D Printing to Increase Production of Critical Devices

March 25, 2020

PALO ALTO, CA — HP Inc. and its global digital manufacturing community are mobilizing 3D printing teams, technology, experience and production capacity to help deliver critical parts in medical facilities treating patients with COVID-19.

Ford Working With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators and Ventilators

March 24, 2020

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Co. is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of medical equipment and supplies.

N95 Mask Manufacturing to Add 500 New Jobs in RI

March 24, 2020

SMITHFIELD, RI — The expansion of N95 face mask manufacturing by Honeywell at its facility here is on track to create more than 500 new jobs.

COVID-19 Workforce Health Analysis Solution for Offered for Free

March 24, 2020

SASKATOON, Canada — SafetyTek is offering its COVID-19 Workforce Health Analysis, an extension of the cloud-based Workplace Safety Engagement Platform, to organizations providing essential services.

Stratasys Increasing Production of Personal Protection Equipment

March 23, 2020

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — Stratasys Ltd. has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with the initial focus is on providing thousands of disposable face shields for use by medical personnel.

UK Manufacturers Use 3D-Printing to Aid Ventilator Production

March 20, 2020

UNITED KINGDOM — Manufacturers such as Vauxhall and Airbus are planning to repurpose their factories and utilize 3D-printing technology to create parts for ventilators to treat patients with the coronavirus.

ASG Announces Priority Initiative for Medical Device Manufacturers

March 20, 2020

CLEVELAND—To support President Trump’s invoking of the Defense Production Act to increase production of equipment to diagnose and treat COVID-19, ASG, Div. of Jergens Inc., will be implementing an order priority initiative for all medical device manufacturers effective March 19.

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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.

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