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.

Promess Produces PPE for the COVID-19 Fight

May 29, 2020

Promess Inc., a manufacturer of servo controlled assembly presses, torque test systems and monitoring equipment based in Brighton, MI, has turned its manufacturing expertise to the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

Honda Assembly Plant Producing Ventilator Components

May 21, 2020

MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda is producing critical components for the production of much-needed ventilators at its assembly plant here. The components are being delivered to Dynaflo Inc., a manufacturer of vacuum pumps and compressors in Reading, PA.

TRUMPF to Host Virtual In-House Event This Week

May 21, 2020

FARMINGTON, CT—TRUMPF will display the latest technology for laser cutting, welding and marking at a virtual event May 27-29.

3M to Triple Monthly US Production of N95 Masks

May 11, 2020

MAPLEWOOD, MN —3M plans to triple its monthly domestic production of N95 masks after winning a pair of contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense worth more than $200 million.

Engineers Earn an ‘A’ for Innovative Ways to Fight COVID-19

Austin Weber

May 11, 2020

Engineering schools around the United States have recently developed a variety of ingenious ways to address the coronavirus pandemic.

Medical Device Manufacturer Uses Adhesive to Encapsulate Sensors for Prosthetic Limbs

Jim Camillo

May 8, 2020

Implantable orthopedic devices and the wireless sensors that monitor them are highly specialized products that regularly come into contact with body tissues and fluids.

The basics of orbital welding

Zoe Leduc

May 6, 2020

Welding may be the most effective and structurally sound way to connect metal parts, but certain applications can pose a challenge.

How to Speed Up Leak Testing

Leak test manufacturers offer tips to make the process more efficient

Zoe Leduc

May 5, 2020

Leak testing is an essential part of the manufacturing process for a variety of products, ranging from cardiac pacemakers to automotive radiators.

Saki Corp. Opens Factory to Produce Automated X-ray Inspection Equipment

May 5, 2020

TOKYO — Saki Corp. has opened a new plant in Yamato Koriyama City, Nara Prefecture to manufacture 3D automated X-ray
inspection equipment.

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Five Things: Adhesive Bonding

John Sprovieri

May 4, 2020

Manz has developed a method for sealing displays on smartphones, smartwatches and fitness trackers.

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