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Simply Your Best Prototyping and Short-Run Source — Active Manufacturing Jeff Braak is the president and co-owner of Active Manufacturing. Braak graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in electrical engineering, and he has worked at Active for over 25 years, working in all aspects of the business. Braak started continued on page 43

More Than Just Packaging Article Courtesy of Schur®Star Systems Inc Schur®Star Systems Inc is based in Carlsbad, California. We mainly focus on flexible packaging, but as a part of the global packaging group, Schur®, we also offer competencies within carton packaging and packaging machines. Schur® is a continued on page 66

Off-the-Shelf-Custom OEM Medical-Grade Foot Controls

Custom Designed and Manufactured Springs for Medical Devices and Healthcare Applications Article Courtesy of Vulcan Springs Since 1967, Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. has played a significant part in the medical device and healthcare industry. We have experience in concept to production for medical devices spanning surgical robots, continued on page 61

The ever-increasing functional capabilities of today’s medical devices demand foot switches that are ergonomically optimized for ease-of-use and user comfort. Steute Meditech’s offthe-shelf-custom program continued on page 48

Exciting News From Teamvantage Introducing Velosity — Teamvantage is rebranding its parent company name to unify and represent the entire family of brands and full spectrum of end-to-end solutions.

Supersealer MBS20 — Continuous Rotary Medical Band Sealer

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Article Courtesy of OK Sealer — A Division of OK International

Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging: Helping Medical Device OEMs Achieve Sustainability Objectives Article by Nic Hunt, Head of Sustainability, Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

The OK Sealer’s continuous rotary medical band sealer, the Supersealer MBS20, is designed to bring more automation to the bar sealer user, without the need for a large amount of floor space, along with a great price. The unit

PiSA® is a leading pharmaceutical and medical device company focused on the development, manufacturing, and sterilization of complex products. Production operations are primarily located in Guadalajara, Mexico, with international

The versatility of plastic has made it one of the most important materials in the modern healthcare space, but it also raises environmental questions — specifically, materials that are deemed to be single-use. Organizations are continually

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Stainless Steel Tubing Is the Most Versatile Metal Alloy Used in Manufacturing Article Courtesy of Eagle Stainless Just as not all stainless steel grades are created equal, neither are stainless steel tubing suppliers. Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc. has been supplying millions of feet of stainless steel tubing, nickel alloys, and aluminum to the medical industry since 1982. ISO 9001

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and ISO 13485 management systems in place since 1998. Products and Value-Added Services Offered •Tubing — hypodermic, fractional, metric, and pipe. •Custom sizes and shapes. •Custom fabrication.

•Precision cut-to-length. •Laser welding and cutting. continued on page 66

Change Control — Considerations for Medical Device Components Changes to medical device components may be prompted by several causes: supply chain issues, design changes, inter-device compatibility, or component manufacturer changes. Several factors must be considered, and processes must be implemented in advance as part of a robust quality management system to handle such changes and the associated considerations. Based on the various causes for component changes, processes must address changes driven by the supply side and the manu-

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facturer of the finished medical device. Change Control and Steps to Ensure Safety and Performance As part of change and design control for medical devices, the impact on the safety and performance of the device — and ultimately the user and patient — must be assessed. A robust change control process assesses the impact of the change on the following aspects and conclusions drawn: •Device performance/safety testing.

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Imagine — High-Throughput, High- The Power of Rapid Development OEE Production and Design Innovation Micro Automation’s (MA) manufacturing solutions deliver high-throughput and guarantee quality in a compact, modular package, to help customers quickly achieve ROI. Pipette tips may seem like small and relatively simple components — they are not. These IVD consumables must guarantee a reliable diagnostic test for patients. Part quality can be the difference between an accurate diagnosis and a false positive or false negative indication. Moreover, growing market demand for these components must be met with high throughput production capability while making no compromises on quality. Manufacturers must choose between highperformance automated manufacturing solutions, or endure the high cost of lower yield production and high scrap rates. What makes pipette tip manufacturing so challenging? Wall thicknesses of these molded parts are about 0.3 millimeters, and tip bores are sometimes only tenths of a millimeter in diameter. Aspirated liquid fill volumes must be exact and repeatable, as they are critical to the accuracy of diagnostic test results. Internal geometries and other critical quality features of these

Ninety percent of manufacturing costs are designed into a product or component. To remain competitive and offer affordable therapies to patients, medical device manufacturers are constantly looking to reduce the manufacturing costs of devices in development, as well as those already in the market. Early collaboration between device manufacturers and their suppliers on design validation, continued on page 61

parts must be tightly controlled. Though injection molding machines, tooling, and process controls drive the quality of parts produced, subsequent post-molding operations require high-precision handling and repeatability to maintain part quality. To meet these challenging requirements, MA developed the modular CENTAURI IVD platform to provide all postmolding process automation, including packaging. CENTAURI IVD is a proven automation solution with a large installed continued on page 48

Specialists in High-Voltage, Quality Control Equipment For Wire and Cable, Plastics, and Medical Industries The Clinton Instrument Company was founded in 1952 and specializes in manufacturing high-voltage pinhole and defect detection equipment, providing in-line inspection solutions for a wide range of plastic products. Most leak detection systems have limitations, optical systems may not work well on transparent or translucent materials, and pressure decay systems take time and cannot find very small

holes or dielectric failures. Other methods rely on operators to visually locate material flaws during manufacturing. Some manufacturers have no in-process quality test at all, relying on the final inspection of finished product before shipment to the customer. Often customers discover manufactured defects in the field. Clinton pinhole detection systems bring a cost-effective new approach to

MAPAL: Precision Tooling Solutions for Die and Mold MAPAL offers efficient and economical solutions for the complete machining process in die and mold. Versatile and precise high-performance tools are combined with both standard and special tool-holders with narrow contours and minimal radial run-out, reducing the polishing effort and reworking. All thanks to a constant surface finish in the milling process.

quality control in plastic parts and materials, detecting pinholes and dielectric defects that are far smaller than any other available technology. By applying a nondestructive electrical current at high voltage to the surface of the product, minute defects can be instantly detected. An inline test to 100% of production can ensure product component reliability and save time and money for manufacturers by finding faults in the early stages of production, before additional and often expensive downstream processing occurs.

Intricon Brings the World’s Smallest, Smartest Devices to Life The demand for micromedical devices for non- and minimally-invasive procedures, hospital at home, and patient monitoring continues to surge. As devices become smaller and smarter, developing, manufacturing, and assembling them gets more complex. OEMs must select their contract development and manufacturing partner carefully to ensure their micromedical devices get to market as efficiently as possible. Intricon can meet both demands for micromedical products and the demanding requirements for creating these com-

plex devices. For four decades, Intricon has improved and extended people’s lives by developing and manufacturing sensor-driven micromedical devices. Intricon partners with medical device companies, providing unique microelectronic expertise — including miniature molding through final assembly — and regulatory guidance, supply chain optimization, and scalable production, exclusively for the medical market. Working with Intricon, OEMs can scale production and commercial potential for their new and next-generation

devices. Intricon’s expertise in the DFM stage reduces and eliminates setbacks along the product’s journey to market. Intricon’s roots are in medical wearable devices, dating back more than

Visit MAPAL at MD&M Booth #3539, or www.mapal.com. Testing is performed by placing the material between two electrodes, one at ground potential, the other elevated to high voltage, sufficient to allow an arc to strike the grounded electrode. During testing, good material insulates these two electrodes from each other. If the material is defective, however, an arc will discharge from the charged electrode to the ground electrode through the fault. The test equipment detects this current flow, and indicates the fault condition via front panel indication, relay contact closure, and can provide various digital outputs. Since production methods vary by product type, the test can be configured to accommodate the requirements of the specific production line. These requirements generally fall into two broad continued on page 61

45 years, to when the company developed its first hearing aid, a precursor to modern micromedical devices. Intricon manages its own regulatory filings, and design history files, both in the U.S. and Europe, and is unique in that it has its own devices. This experience allows the company to help customers be more proactive and drive their projects forward as efficiently and effectively as possible. The company’s robust, vertically integrated capabilities for making devices that feature biosensors or EM navigation technology eliminate the need for OEMs to manage their projects across multiple suppliers. At Intricon, OEMs gain access to expertise in high-density microelectronics, firmware development, continued on page 43

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Simply Better Packaging® Article Courtesy of Placon Placon is a leading designer and manufacturer of medical device packaging. For over 40 years, our in-house design team has created award-winning customized medical packaging, each designed to fit delicate instruments’ and implants’ form, fit, and functionality. Our team works with various materials, such as PETG, HIPS, PP, post-consumer recycled PET, and others designed for intricate pieces up to packaging 59 inches in length. Unique to Placon, we offer an innovative alternative to foam or vinyl protective

packaging in our BargerGard® product. BargerGard is a thermal plastic polyurethane (TPU) that protects rough and sharp components — including catheters, needles, screws, drills, and porous-coated implants — during shipping or before medical usage. This nonabrasive TPU material protects finished, polished, and other delicate surfaces from damage, including the marring of devices, denting, and scratching. Beyond thermoforming, we offer custom in-line flexographic printing, die cutting, and lift labels that include Tyvek® paper and foil in up to three colors. As medical packaging experts, we

Gain Machine Condition Data With Plug-and-Play System From Balluff Research shows that unplanned machine breakdown is a top customer issue. So, how do you avoid unforeseen equipment failure? Condition Monitoring! Condition monitoring data allows for predictive maintenance, minimizing unplanned downtime and unnecessary costs. But until now, retrofitting plants to add condition monitoring has been a costly and time-consuming venture that manufac-

turers wouldn’t or couldn’t take. Balluff’s condition monitoring toolkit (CMTK) provides a plug-and-play solution for adding condition monitoring to existing machines. It is a stand-alone system that contains everything needed to monitor the condition of processes and machines, including data acquisition and visualization. Check it out during the show in Booth #4461. With the flexible condition monitoring toolkit, manufacturers can quickly gain

know medical packaging can require lower minimums, which is why we support small orders, from 500 pieces to orders of 500,000 or more. Our ISO-certified cleandeeper insights into the actual condition of their machines and systems, allowing them to detect problems early. Each system includes the hardware, software, and supports up to four IO-Link sensors. The CMTK runs independently, providing actionable data no matter what control systems are in place. The base unit is a miniaturized computer that can be installed on a DIN rail in a control cabinet for easy deployment. Four IO-Link ports allow the addition of sensors to measure factors like temperature, vibration, humidity, and pressure. Built-in software stores this data, visualizes it on a dashboard, and can send alerts and export data. Built-in LAN ports connect the CMTK either directly to

rooms are recognized as some of the most advanced within the thermoform packaging industry to ensure the highest quality standards are met. The approval process is key, which is why our industry-leading fast prototyping gets samples in your hands for quick review. We work with you every step of the way, from our award-winning design and packaging validation to your product being introduced to the medical market. Our team helps navigate these processes to ensure you achieve your medical packaging goals. We are excited to return to MD&M West again to meet with medical device manufacturers and see how we can support their product launches! We will be at Booth #1974. For more information, be sure to visit www.placon.com.

a computer or to an existing computer network. Depending on the sensors selected, the condition monitoring toolkit can be used for a variety of monitoring tasks. This flexible system provides a smart and low-cost way to retrofit plants with comprehensive machine monitoring. continued on page 48

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The Reliable Automation You Need to The Most Powerful LED UV Spot Fill and Seal Your Rigid Packaging Curing Device — Cool Cure 365 Article Courtesy of Rocket Machine Works Inc. Are You Looking to Increase Production and Decrease Workforce? Within our complete line of cup and tray sealers, we have the perfect machine for your situation. Every machine we build is designed for your unique product and tooled for your exact container specifications. They are designed to be user-friendly, with PLC touch screens that can be programmed with virtually an infinite number of recipes and have a Servo-controlled fill. They are also easy to maintain; every machine is equipped with an EWON, for remote troubleshooting, and the parts we use are readily available. Every machine is built with food-grade stainless steel and is fully washdown. Of course, all materials and construction practices are up to NSF / 3A standards, and all components are NEMA 4, 4x or IP65, or 67. Our Line of Five Rotary Machines Come in Different Sizes to Match Your Price and Your Production Our rotaries have remarkable output and yet take up a small amount of space. They will fill anything from 2 to 80 ounces of volume, and they can cycle one to three containers at a time. Our smallest model is the RM-18 (pictured), which fills/seals one container per cycle, and our most pop-

ular model is the RM-36x3, that fills/seals three containers per cycle. All models can seal pre-cut foil lids or roll stock film (including registered film) — the RM-18 only seals pre-cut foil lids. We can even build one for you to fill and seam cans! Need More Speed and Have More Space? Our Inline Machines Can Do the Job Our two-, four-, six-, or eight-lane inlines are for higher speed output and can be integrated into your existing production line. We can even create a completely custom machine or production line for you. Rocket Machines are Versatile! Our engineers will build the machine around your specific packaging needs, continued on page 66

EnDat 3: Proven Interface Technology Continuously Further Developed EnDat is the ideal interface for digital drive systems and position control loops with position encoders for measurement feedback. The transmission over its serial interface is both fast and dependable, and can also include additional data, such as motor-specific parameters and sensor information. Endat 3 enables extensive monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance, ensuring high system reliability. These features and benefits have established EnDat as a standard and globally recognized interface for position encoders in the machine tool, electronics, and automation industries. With a broad multi-supplier portfolio of encoders featuring various measuring principles, machine and equipment manufacturers are sure to find the right EnDat encoder for their specific applica-

American Ultraviolet offers a complete line of LESCO LED spot and flood chamber curing solutions, including 365, 385, 390, 395, and 405-nanometer ranges. The UV power output from these products is second to none and ranges from: •Cool Cure Lite 365 — 6 by 6 by 9.5 inches; 2 to 20 watts per square centimeter at 365nm. •Cool Cure 365 — 10 by 10.5 by 5 inches; 2 to 25 watts per square centimeter at 365nm. •Cool Cure 365 HP — 10 by 10.5 by 5 inches; 2 to 40 watts per square centimeter at 365nm. •Cool Cure Flood UV Cure Chambers — 8 by 8 inches or 9 by 10 inches; 1 to 2 watts per square centimeter at 365nm. The Cool Cure 365 is the most powerful LED UV spot-curing device available. It produces much less heat by using LED lights to cure adhesives on medical devices, electronics, and other industrial and commercial applications, making it the ideal replacement for old, hot, mercury arc lamp technology. The high-powered Cool Cure 365 is compact and lightweight (only 10 pounds) yet very powerful. It uses standard light guides, emits minimal IR wavelengths, and requires no filters or replacement lamps, contributing to the benefits of low cost and a high return on investment. All LESCO LED products have the

longest warranty in the industry (two-year parts and labor). They come with fully adjustable intensity output control and complete automation control through an optional I/O port, allowing the systems to be completely controlled remotely. In addition, all LESCO LED spot curing systems from American Ultraviolet are CE-compliant and clean room ready (Class 100). Additional benefits of the Cool Cure UV LED systems include: •Energy-efficient — Instant on/off means it only runs when needed, eliminating downtime in “standby” mode. •Environmentally friendly — Like all UV systems, the accompanying chemistry does not produce VOCs. In addition to the complete line of LESCO LED Spot Curing solutions, American Ultraviolet recognizes there are unique applications that require custom UV systems continued on page 61

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tions and requirements. EnDat 3 carries forward the features and benefits of EnDat into the future of digital manufacturing. To achieve this task, EnDat 3 relies on a new architecture that not only preserves proven technology but also maintains the best possible continuity and compatibility with previous EnDat versions. But you can find EnDat for yourself at Booth #4455, What’s new with EnDat 3: • Two wire Hybrid cable transmission (HMC 2 single-cable solution). •Bus topologies (daisy chain). •Integration of additional sensors (both internal and external encoder sensors with support of sensor box. •Functional safety (black-channel communication). continued on page 48

Article Courtesy of Prospect Life Sciences (PLS) Unless you use a power wheelchair or know someone who does, you might not realize that collisions and tipping over are common, critical issues. Our client, LUCI, was keenly aware of this fact, and set out to make navigating life as a power wheelchair rider safer. They came to us with their design ready for manufacturing transfer. Our task: develop their device master record (DMR) and start building. Get on the Same Page, Fast Consistent knowledge transfer throughout the manufacturing stage is instrumental to a successful partnership. Using LUCI’s part specifications and design, we met regularly both in person and by video conference to learn the nuances of the project and quickly reach a deep level of understanding about the intended workings of the device. Doing so allowed us to create a formalized process for manufacturing. We evaluated and thoroughly documented steps that worked, ensured no information was lost, and modified areas that needed improvement. Then, it was time to begin implementation.

Expect Changes Building LUCI’s system involved relentless collaboration. As is often the case, the more cycles of learning, building, and testing we completed, the more improvements we discovered — and the more optimization we implemented. While it can sometimes seem unending, design change is both inherent and important to the medical device manufacturing development process; we embrace that fact. PLS has a robust set of methodical and disciplined practices for working with design changes continued on page 61

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For Central Plastics, a New Look is Just the Beginning

Preco Offers Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Services

TRACY, Calif. — When Central Plastics debuted its new look at the end of January, it meant more than just a fresh logo and updated website. Rather, it was symbolic of the company’s commitment to a culture of excellence through continuous improvement. Specializing in custom plastics injection molding and thermoforming packaging solutions, this Northern California manufacturer is always looking for ways to better itself while remaining the trusted one-stop shop its customers rely on for their plastic manufacturing needs. Central Plastics’ revived look is just one of the many ways it has evolved as of late. After breaking ground in July 2020, Central Plastics recently moved into its new 60,000-square-foot facility. More than double the square footage of its prior location, the new space — an over $10 million investment — has allowed the company to double its production capacity to meet the increased demands of the medical and aerospace markets while offering a 600-square-foot hard wall Class-8 cleanroom with space for assembly and packaging. And with a larger facility comes ample opportunities for new, state-of-the-art equipment. Central Plastics’ new location features 10 new Milacron and Borche injection presses ranging from 200 to 715 tons of clamping force; three stand-alone 5-ton crane systems to provide quick and

For more than 30 years, Preco has provided world-class contract manufacturing services and equipment to the medical device and component markets. Preco’s unique combination of extensive applications knowledge, in-house equipment, and tooling design; broad-based laser; and hard tool manufacturing capabilities make Preco an attractive option for everyone from startups to Fortune 100 companies.

safe mold setup and increase efficiency; and injection stretch blow molding equipment to allow the production of PET products. Additionally, the certified green business has invested in a 565-kw solar system. As a result, solar panels now generate 80% to 90% of the company’s electricity, providing both cleaner energy and cost savings. With so many recent upgrades, one can only wonder what Central Plastics will do next. No matter what the company has up its sleeve, one thing is clear: Central Plastics is committed to continuous improvement, high-quality products, and exceeding customer expectations. To learn more about Central Plastics, please visit Booth #3844, call 209-5325416, email [email protected], or visit www.centplasticmfg.com.

Ultrafast Laser Processing Most recently, Preco has invested heavily in femtosecond and picosecond laser systems, staffing, and processing knowledge that can achieve single-digit micron resolution of features and finishes. Femto and picosecond lasers fall into a class known as Ultrafast, and Preco has the capability to process with UV, visible, and IR wavelengths, with fixed beam and scan head processing over precision tube handling; XYZ; and rollto-roll systems. In addition to ultrafast laser processing, Preco specializes in laser ablation, cutting, welding, heat treating, and cladding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Besides laser services, Preco also offers flatbed and rotary die-cutting equipment for registered lamination, cutting, kisscutting, via drilling, ablating, and other processes on a wide variety of polymer substrates and constructions.

Unique Capabilities “Preco’s unique combination of expertise in material handling, laser processing, and rotary die converting is filling an apparent gap in the medical device market,” states Mark Daun, director of contract manufacturing sales for Preco. On the topic of partnering, Daun states, “We are finding that our customers really appreciate our willingness and desire to get involved at the earliest stages of component design, many times offering help in materials selection, assembly configuration, and designing for manufacturability. Being located in the greater Minneapolis area’s “Medical Alley” provides a great source of both potential customers, as well as raw material suppliers. Our ultimate goal is to partner from inception, manage the supply chain, and help bring products quickly and effectively through the design process to full continued on page 48

Avoid Production Loss With an i4.0 Technologies-Enabled Support Program

Formulate Great™ — Visit Washington Penn at Booth #3929

Leveraging over 75 years of experience in automated assembly machinery and equipment, the Arthur G Russell Company (AGR) is proud to provide our customers with industry-leading support and field services, both enabled by an Industry 4.0 (i4.0T) hardware and software interface. AGR will first work with their customers to understand the reporting, data, support, and service needs with a thorough, detailed interview process. After gaining complete understanding, AGR will provide industry-leading engineering and services to integrate the hardware into your machine and/or production line, while working with your IT department to ensure the highest levels of cybersecurity. “Not all companies have the same needs, and with the current skilled labor shortage, some are finding it difficult to adequately staff. The i4.0 technologiesenabled support level methodology lets our clients choose the appropriate amount of support that augments their staff to help keep their production lines operating at high OEE,” states AGR’s Director of Technology Development, Brian Romano.

“Great” is not just how we work with you; it’s the end product we deliver. We’re a leading provider of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds worldwide. With our global presence, we serve numerous industries, such as automotive, packaging, appliance, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

AGR is renowned in the industry for its customer support and service of their custom automated assembly machinery and equipment. AGR is proud to offer the base needs and three subscription-based support and service levels to keep your machine operating at factory acceptance levels. Visit AGR at MD&M West in Booth #4600. Not able to attend? Explore AGR’s high-speed machinery at www.arthurgrussell.com.

Article Courtesy of Washington Penn

Where Custom Means Value, Compounded At Washington Penn, we approach product development differently. Our compounding solutions are tailored based on the properties of your precise application. By engineering custom solutions quickly and cost-effectively, we deliver the highest levels of responsiveness and hands-on care for our customers. Service is Our Bond We’re committed to your vision, and we never forget that our greatest successes come when our customers achieve theirs. Through connection and collaboration, we work closely with our customers to complete every job on their terms and timeline.

We Understand the Value of Sustainability We are continually working towards the Audia vision, to build a more sustainable future, together with our sister companies. Through innovation, collaboration, and dedication to carbon footprint reduction, we develop sustainable solutions and products. It takes all of us; customers, suppliers, co-workers, and communities; working together to implement sustainable initiatives and shape what’s next for our future. About Our Company Washington Penn, an Audia® Company, continued on page 48

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Stock and Custom — One Single Source, Visit Us at Booth #1847 Article Courtesy of Stock Drive Products/ Sterling Instrument Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) is a precision gear and mechanical components manufacturer in Hicksville, New York. With more than 70 years of manufacturing and engineering experience, we routinely partner with the most recognized names in the medical, aerospace, defense, robotics, and industrial automation industries. We are proud of the service we provide, responding to our customers’ needs by continuously investing in new technologies, equipment, and people. OEMs rely on us for our expertise in providing drive solutions, consistent, high-quality parts, the ability to customize, engineer-to-engineer support, and personalized customer service with program and inventory management. As a component manufacturer for power transmission and motion control applications, we also provide assembly services, specializing in complex gear drives; synchronous timing belts; and pulley drive systems. Subassemblies are assembled in our ISO 7 Class 10000 Clean Room. SDP/SI is ISO 9001:2015

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in the quoting department and moved into many roles, including sales and plant manager. He eventually bought the company, along with his brotherin-law, from Active’s Founder and their father-in-law, Fred Hohman. Q: Can you tell us a little about Active and what you do? A: Active is an ISO- and ITAR-registered prototype and short-run contract manufacturer specializing in stampings, springs, wire forms, clips, and assemblies. We cut our teeth in the spring industry, making mid-sized prototypes out of spring steel that would eventually be run on four slides for production. We now have expanded into essentially every industry that needs metal parts. We still do a lot of automotive work, but within the last several years have expanded into the medical, furniture, and electronics industries. Our reputation has grown to be the go-to source for difficult, intricate, tight-tolerance parts that are hard to get in small quantities. We work directly with the engineering and sales teams, including first- and fourth-tier suppliers that try to earn production business from their customers. Our customers utilize us to prove out designs to help them earn production orders, as well as for shortrun quantities while production tooling is being built to get programs off and running.

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monitors all parameters (heat, speed, and pressure) to develop a cogent validation and to assure seal-to-seal consistency. The rotary medical band sealer offers medical device packaging systems fast changeovers when setting up for multiple pouch film type to keep their workflow in motion. The sealer uploads up to 65 recipes into the HMI. Click your recipe for your pouch’s input, and all parameters change automatically, including the height

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and AS9100D certified and ITAR-, Reach-, and RoHS-compliant. Offering a comprehensive selection of mechanical and electromechanical components, SDP/SI products are available with a wide range of standard features for easy integration intended for all applications. Shaftloc® and components featuring the Fairloc® Hub Design are exclusive to SDP/SI and provide added benefits. Stock components are offered online for quick turn-around. Download product specifications and 3D CAD models, view pricing, lead times, and shop 24/7. continued on page 61

Q: Can you tell us what makes Active different from other suppliers? A: First off, the people that work at Active are the best in the business at making prototype parts. We have about 35 people at Active, and we pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. About half of them have been making prototypes for 20 or more years here. They have grown with us in knowledge and ability over the years and are the best of the best — as far as we are concerned. The second thing that sets us apart is the machinery we use. To allow our people to reach their potential, we are always looking for the best innovative technology and machinery to keep us ahead of the curve in the prototype world. Some examples of this are the new true five-axis machining center that we just bought, which will allow us to make our tooling faster and better to help service our customers. The laser department now has four fiber lasers, and they have been a game changer for us with their super accurate cutting and five-axis capabilities. We can now cut red metals and tubing with the laser that we used to have to cut with our EDM machines, improving our efficiencies with setup and run time. Q: How can readers find out more about Active? A: For more information, you can contact us at 616-842-0800, visit our website at www.activemfg.net, or stop by Booth #1339.

and wireless communication, including Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), as well as the capability to cre-

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commercial operations located in San Diego, California. The company has over 20,000 employees, 3 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution operations, and three ethylene-oxide sterilization facilities.

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searching for ways to lessen their plastic waste, and many have adopted corporate “reduce, recycle, reuse, recover” goals. In addition to these corporate goals, a growing number of organizations are faced with regulatory requirements that require healthcare providers to select suppliers only if they can prove that their practices and products are sustainable. Nelipak understands that being a responsible corporate citizen means embracing a transition from linear to circular consumption, which requires a coordinated approach in the value chains Nelipak contributes to, and the customers and consumers the company supports. Nelipak partners with organizations throughout the supply chain to bring new developments to market and support sustainability goals in every stage, from raw material production to post-use recovery. Today’s technology and innovation have provided organizations with the opportunity to reduce waste through increased healthcare packaging design innovation, and process and material optimization. Nelipak supports its customers to meet their sustainability targets from healthcare providers and legislation by supplying strategic counsel on what processes and technologies are available to reduce the environmental impact of packaging manufacturing. The focus on how to improve the sustainability of individual packs can include a number of different methods, including optimizing form factor (size, weight), material chemistry, recycled content, and recyclability. All of these strategies have an overall impact, but it’s crucial to make an informed change that keeps quantified and

of the sealer. External ports are available for heat and pressure, so your calibrated instruments can easily be plugged in. Through our position today as a global leader in continuous rotary band sealers, the OK Sealer legacy has always been one built upon innovation, quality, technical expertise, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence. To retrieve further information on our medical band sealer, please visit our website at www.oksealer. com, email us at [email protected], find us at Booth #1863, or call us at 508-3038286. ate miniature custom-molded carriers and chassis for wearable devices. Intricon’s unique expertise and capabilities are essential in bringing the world’s smallest, smartest devices to life. Learn more at Booth #2225. “We are excited to bring a sophisticated suite of advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions to U.S. medical device and pharmaceutical markets,” commented Matt Jordan, Centerpiece CEO and PiSA USA president. Learn more about PiSA BioPharma Inc at www.pisa-usa.com, or visit Booth #1506. meaningful impacts top of mind, while still maintaining engineering safety margins and ensuring the product functions as intended. Simulation can be used to accelerate and de-risk change, allowing for a wider evaluation in the early stages of the packaging design process. Simulation not only has the power to efficiently solve real-world problems — such as plastic thinning, cracked flanges, seal creep, and product migration — but also reduces design churn through finite element models developed for thermoform packaging. NeliSim™ Simulation gives Nelipak Healthcare Packaging’s engineers, and their medical device OEM customers, valuable information about the performance of a package design early in the process without investing in the creation of physical samples for experimenting/ testing. NeliSim™ allows Nelipak’s design and development teams to take a computer-generated CAD file, coupled with specified physical properties of a product, to create a finite element model that predicts the performance during the thermoforming process and final package integrity. This process virtually models the package’s performance and calculates a narrow list of higher-probability-ofsuccess options for in vitro evaluation through classical physical trials. In silico evaluation provides a faster, more accurate evaluation of solutions to lower the carbon footprint of packaging, supports scenario testing, which can increase the success of physical trials, and provides data-based evidence supporting packaging re-designs. Learn more about Nelipak and NeliSim™ by visiting Booth #2062 or going to www.nelipak.com.

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The condition data gained through the CMTK provides continuous status information on connected machines, enabling you to perform predictive maintenance. This greatly reduces unplanned downtime and the unnecessary costs associated with it. And it does all of this completely independent of a cloud connection or machine control system. The CMTK supports English, Span-

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production.” Though every industry and project presents its own unique challenges and design needs, Preco’s broad range of experience allows them to tailor a creative solution to your product requirements.

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base of systems operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. Post-molding operations include a variety of noncontact quality inspections, repitching of parts to match different rack or card arrays, and repeatable exchange of rejects for known good parts to maintain high OEE. The CENTAURI IVD system offers 100% in-line AOI for all CTQ features within a 5.3-second cycle time. Multiple high-resolution cameras, precision optics, and specialized light sources are positioned within a protective enclosure. Using a precisely aligned array of first surface mirrors with parts illuminated by collimated light, images of all pipette tips are captured and analyzed. The entire inspection process is performed on-the-fly with all parts entering and exiting the inspection station without stopping. Full 360-degree inspection enables the detection of short shots, flashes, gate vestiges, concentricity, and other

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allows medical device OEMs to realize such foot-operated controls without the need for tooling costs, engineering development costs, or the time delays normally associated with custom developments. Custom Options Custom design options available to the OEM are summarized in the list below: •Actuator styles — pedals, pushbuttons, joypads, rocker switches, and joysticks. •Actuator platforms/consoles. •Selectable actuator operating forces. •Console color. •Actuator color. •Carrying handles/footrests. •Integral navigation aids. •Type/color cable. •Cable length. •Connector style. •Electrical output format. •On/off, proportional output (hall sensor,

ish, Portuguese, and German languages and runs software and programming languages such as Node-Red, Python, and C++. There is also a Rest API for configuration, and a web user interface for IOLink configuration. The CMTK is a complete system without any hidden costs. Each system includes the hardware, software, and up to four IO-Link sensors. Learn more in Balluff Booth #4461.

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Capabilities include cleanroom and white room processing and assembly, supply chain management, ISO 9001 and 13485 quality systems, all with a focus on “ease of doing business with.” For more information about Preco or its products or services, please see them at Booth #1825, call 800-775-2737 or visit www.precollc.com/medical. defects. For vision inspection of parts coming from large cavitation molds, an incredibly large amount of data is transmitted and processed within each machine cycle. Test results for each part passing through the station are used to maintain optimal molding tool performance and to coordinate downline QC station NOK part removal and replacement with OK parts from a previously filled good part queue. The modularity of the CENTAURI IVD platform allows production lines to be configured for specific requirements. Systems can accommodate different packaging matrices using servo motor actuated with repitching tooling coupled with QC makeup buffers. Palletized transport of finished products can also be integrated with other packaging schemes. From simple, high-performance side takeout capability to complex part inspection and handling, the CENAURI IVD platform is a proven performer. Find out for yourself at www.microautomation.us, or Booth #3960. POT, etc.). •HID USB, RS232, and others. •IP-rating. •Labeling/barcoding. •Graphics (logo, icons, text). These selections enable the realization of foot switches that are optimized for functionality, user comfort, ease-of-use, and aesthetic appearance. Each is in full compliance with all relevant medical standards, including IEC 60601, MDR, cCSAus, and FCC requirements (for wireless solutions). Wireless or Cabled Designs In addition to conventional cabled designs, STEUTE offers wireless designs. Here, their proprietary 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping technology offers: •Safe, noise-immune operation (coexistence tested). •Encrypted communication protocols. •Very low latency. •Low power consumption. •Sleep mode with very fast “wake-up”

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is a leading global supplier of engineered polyolefin compounds. The company focuses on developing custom solutions to meet the material needs of customers in a variety of markets. In our 70-plus years of operation, we continue to develop innovative, customer-specific formulations. We strive to consistently develop the latest technology for cus-

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•Higher data bandwidth (12.5/25 Mbps). •Storage of operating status data (via subsequent electronics or data acquisi-

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•Any other aspects of design verification and validation. •Regulatory authorization. A component change may generally be described as a design change if it impacts the form, fit, or function of the finished medical device. Therefore, the first step of a change evaluation is whether the change constitutes a design modification. Regardless of this determination, other aspects must be considered to ensure the change does not impact the safety and efficacy of the finished device: •Does change require any device performance testing to be repeated? •Any safety testing potentially impacted by the change? •Does component change impact risk management file? •Is the new component compatible with the existing production process? •Are there other impacts to the design, process, or use of the device because of change? •Does change require submission to a regulatory authority? time. • Worldwide acceptance. STEUTE recently launched their new family of wireless foot switches ranging from one-pedal to four-pedal designs. Internal and externally mounted receivers are available. In addition, STEUTE can offer fully customized solutions according to the specifications of the medical device manufacturer. Typical applications include: • C-arm and other X-ray equipment. • CT scanners. • MRI systems. • Fluoroscopes. • Ultrasonic diagnostic systems. • Examination tables. • Navigation systems. • Medical imaging systems. • Image retrieval systems. • Urology tables. • Bone saws. • Biopsy systems.

tomers and manufacture products with the highest quality, safety, and service. Washington Penn is part of the Audia Group of Companies. Audia is comprised of four companies — Washington Penn (compounding), Audia Elastomers (compounding), Uniform Color (color), and Southern Polymer (distribution). Find us online at www.audia.com, www.washingtonpenn. com, www.audiaelastomers.com, and www. uniformcolor.com. tion through the encoder). •Definable send lists (permits predefined communication for various operating scenarios). •Introduction of three memory access control levels (OEM1, OEM2, and User). Preparing for eventual changes requires that the above considerations are built into a change control process. Prior to making these assessments, it is vital to recognize a change, potential change, or upcoming change as soon as possible. Understanding the change control requirements of your internal and external resources (i.e., suppliers) is critical. Ensuring that your suppliers submit change notifications prior to implementation is critical for manufacturers. As the supplier of thousands of medical device components, Qosina employs a robust change management process for their customers. Qosina can help customers mitigate the impacts of these changes before they are even realized. With over 5,000 stock components in our inventory, we can specify pre-defined alternative components as a safety net in the event an existing component becomes unavailable. Qosina’s extensive offering of products, assurance of supply, sourcing specialists, and documentation library allow customers the ability to mitigate risk and get ahead by utilizing Qosina as a single source for components. You can learn more at www.qosina. com/#gref, or Booth #3113. • Endoscopic surgical systems. • Opthalmic surgery systems. • Electrosurgical generators. • Wound management systems. • Laser-based medical devices. Your Customer’s Everyday User Experience The design of your medical device’s foot switch can greatly affect your customer’s user experience. Excess weight, poor sealing, difficulty in cleaning or handling, inappropriate actuator styles, actuator access/layout, excessive actuator operating forces, or other characteristics can compromise your user’s satisfaction. Why risk compromising your product image, when solutions are readily available that would complement the design of your medical device? To learn more about how Steute Meditech can offer a foot switch that meets your needs and desires, visit Booth #3364. You can also reach them by calling 203-244-6302, or emailing [email protected].

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•Timing belts and pulleys. •Precision gears — spur, anti-backlash, bevel, helical, internal, racks, worms, and worm wheels. •Couplings. •Motors — DC geared motors, integrated motor drive controllers, and more. •Gearheads. •Motion control products. •Bearings. •Clutches and brakes. •Vibration and shock-absorbing products. Beyond standard components, SDP/SI offers significant custom manufacturing capability. Our engineers work as

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integration solutions. American Ultraviolet welcomes the opportunity to help define, design, build, deliver, and support custom UV solutions for you and your customers. Since 1960, American Ultraviolet

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categories, continuous and discrete. Continuous Processes Many plastic products that are manufactured in uninterrupted lengths, by extrusion or other continuous processes, can be tested in line, often at high production line speeds. Examples of these include plastic film, sheet and laminated fabrics, insulated wire and cable, reinforced catheter shafts, corrugated plastic tubing, and extruded profiles. High-Production Discrete Parts Discrete parts — manufactured singly or in batches by injection molding, thermoforming, or dip molding — can be tested individually or in groups with cycle times as low as one second and often less. Elec-

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on all levels. From DMR documentation to assembly methods to process validation to engineering testing and beyond, we execute design changes rapidly. An Iterative Mentality As a company, LUCI is constantly improving their hardware and software designs. They are always learning from their customers and seeking better ways to provide power wheelchair users with increased safety, independence, and access to today’s high-tech world. Having a client with cutting-edge technology embedded in their device presented an opportunity for Prospect to match their ambition with our disciplined approach to quality system management, systematic core processes, and engineering best practices. The result is a streamlined, cost-effective, and

an extension of your team, providing value by offering suggestions that can result in fewer parts, lighter weight, more compact size, quieter operation, ease of maintenance, and design for manufacturability. Manufacturing — World-Class Quality — Over 170 Machines •CNC Swiss turning. •CNC lathe (mill-turn). •CNC milling and machining centers. •CNC gear cutting. •Rapid tooth-cutting only capabilities. •Prototype machining center. •Lights out manufacturing. •Shop floor robotics. Call us! Request a quote online. We look forward to working with you. has designed and manufactured the most comprehensive line of effective UV curing equipment. All products, and replacement parts, are made in the U.S. and are backed by experienced and accessible technical and customer support teams that are ready to serve you. Find them at www.americanultraviolet.com, or Booth #1906. trodes for this application often share similar geometry as production tooling, and the test can be easily integrated into the production line. Typical test products include test tubes, pipettes, medical vessels, battery caps and cases, baby bottle liners, bottle caps and closures, and medical packaging components. Clinton Pinhole Detection Systems may be operated with simple local controls. However, full remote control and monitoring functions are available for automated production lines. All Clinton systems are currently limited for operator safety and include interlock circuitry to remove voltage when safety enclosures are opened. At MD&M West 2023, Clinton will be demonstrating high-voltage pinhole detection for several different product types at Booth #1551. results-driven process that benefits all of our clients. A Partnership Built on Trust From the earliest days of onboarding to facilitating their product line growth, PLS has brought an unparalleled level of discipline and accountability to the table. With dedicated project management and open communication, we are able to anticipate needs and promptly address problems, ultimately becoming an extension, or our clients’ teams. After winning multiple awards, including being named one of Time magazine’s Best Innovations of 2020, LUCI now has 10 different models in their product line, all still proudly manufactured by PLS. Ready to Learn What Prospect Life Sciences Can Do For You? Visit us at Booth #1374 or online at www. prospectlifesciences.com.

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surgical staplers, laparoscopic devices, drug infusers and delivery systems, table and bed lift mechanisms, MRI and X-ray machines, and more. Healthcare is advancing; medicine is modernizing; and the devices clinicians use to administer treatment are becoming more intricate than ever. Medical device manufacturers, as a result, face a comprehensive set of requirements for proving that their device is safe and effective — a process that demands the collective input of researchers; manufacturers; suppliers; scientists; and of course, the FDA. As the manufacturing process from development to prototype to regulatory approval advances, the manufacturer-supplier relationship is shifting from transactional to collaborative. With an extensive background in the medical industry, Vulcan Spring has a keen focus on speed to market. We engineer solutions that optimize your product’s function, improving both the patient

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including different configurations and high- and low-end samples, can help to achieve a manufacturable design and ensure a smooth transition to prototyping and global production. Unrealistic expectations often exist during the hand-off from design to manufacturing. Many device manufacturers work with design firms that have limited manufacturing experience. When designs are handed off to the component manufacturer, they may not be manufacturable “as is,” often requiring significant design changes, which impacts longterm cost and time to market. Additionally, many manufacturers are not equipped to scale up from prototype to production volumes. Producing millions versus hundreds of parts requires planning and a different approach to manufacturing. Medical device manufacturers who involve experts at every stage of the project benefit from reduced costs and faster, more efficient market introduction. Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical’s Rapid Development Center (RDC) and the Minnesota Rubber & Plastics (MRP) Innovation Center, which is now part of Trelleborg, have dedicated teams of experts that address these challenges, working with device manufacturers to develop or select the best material for the environment, design products, test, and develop manufacturing processes that ultimately help bring products to market faster. Both Trelleborg’s RDC and MRP’s Innovation Center offer a full range of services, including mold flow analysis, in-house toolmaking capabilities, rapid prototyping, raw material traceability, build-to-3D CAD models, and ISO-certified manufacturing facilities that meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European medical device requirements (MDR). Experts engage with

experience and healthcare outcome. Partnering with U.S.-based Vulcan Spring reduces costs, saving you time and money. When you work with domestic suppliers like Vulcan, flexibility becomes an advantage. As fresh ideas and innovations come to the forefront of the medical technology world, Vulcan is ecstatic to be a part of the next-level solutions and life-changing medical devices. Vulcan’s ISO:13485-certified team is ready to take on your next spring-related project. Our high-quality flat- and round-wire steel springs are produced with precision and consistency for the optimal function of your product. We can accommodate high-volume production and can assist with development to ensure preeminent design and function before manufacturing. Likewise, we can provide strong force or torque output, even in the smallest space, and we always provide a rigorous testing protocol to meet client needs. Want to learn more? Visit our website www.vulcanspring.com. Vulcan Spring will be located at Booth # 2998. customer teams to create production-intent prototypes from materials including liquid silicone rubber (LSR), high-consistency rubber (HCR), and thermoplastics. Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical’s RDC Trelleborg’s RDC has injection molding equipment for LSR and HCR silicones and plastics, vision measurement systems, and a state-of-the-art tool shop to create the best solution for a customer’s application. Since launching the RDC in August 2021, Trelleborg has shipped over 29,000 parts and completed 79 tools. MRP’s Innovation Center With a depth of working knowledge in materials science, experts at the MRP Innovation Center engage with customer teams to create custom elastomeric formulations. The Innovation Center is equipped with materials science tools, including a Stewart Bolling laboratory mill; differential scanning calorimeter; and rubber process analyzer to formulate, evaluate, and select materials. Conclusion To meet the demand of manufacturing medical device components at a lower overall cost, it’s critical for device manufacturers to partner with suppliers who have rapid development capabilities. Since the RDC and the innovation center both have dedicated teams of highly knowledgeable engineering, process, and materials experts, they can take device development ideas from design to serial production. Anyone interested in learning about the newly expanded operations, synergies, and capabilities is encouraged to visit Trelleborg at Booth #2301 and Minnesota Rubber & Plastics at Booth #2827 at MD&M West 2023.

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Ambrit Engineering is a Local and Robotic Automation for the Plastics Global Turnkey Manufacturer for Industry Healthcare, Aerospace, Commercial, Article Courtesy of Yushin America, Inc. Precision Equipment innovated the use of servo motor drive and advanced, and Consumer Products Yushin America, Inc. offers a wide touch-screen controls in take-out robots Ambrit Engineering specializes in being an integrated manufacturing partner for precision plastic injection molding through to final assembly. Their 50-plus year legacy, turnkey expertise, and reputation for quality and service ensures your project’s success. Ambrit Engineering Corp. offers the following services: •In-house mold design services including mold flow analysis. •Full service in-house tooling capabilities, including new builds, maintenance, and repairs. •Offshore tooling partnerships. •35 injection molding machines ranging from 33 to 500 tons. •ISO Class 8 cleanroom molding (Class 100,000) — 33 to 110 tons. •Molding process development utilizing scientific molding methodologies. •Manufacturing/process engineering — full process validations; IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPAP. •Assembly and secondary operations including, machining, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, leak testing, annealing, and subassembly. •QA inspection lab equipped with optical gaging products, SmartScope CMM, and Vision Engineering Mantis Microscope. •Materials management.

•Inventory management programs. •Dedicated customer service representatives. •Dedicated program management. •Engineering services. The Ambrit Engineering Corp. team welcomes the opportunity to discuss your current and future injection molding tooling systems, molded components, assemblies, and related engineering service’s needs. Located in Southern California in the city of Santa Ana, minutes away from John Wayne Airport. Ambrit Engineering Corp. is conveniently located to serve not only the Southern California market, but national and international markets as well. Find them at www.ambritengineering. com, or Booth #1690.

ZEISS Industrial Metrology Results You Can Trust ZEISS Industrial Metrology is a leader in CNC coordinate measuring machines and complete solutions for multidimensional metrology in the metrology lab and production. The company is a recognized partner to the automotive industry and its suppliers. With 2,400 employees from manufacturing sites in four countries and more than 100 sales and service centers supply customers around the world. Their offering encompasses bridgetype, horizontal-arm, and inline measuring machines, as well as form, contour, and surface measuring machines. All relevant modules, such as controllers, software, measuring systems, and sensors are developed and manufactured in-house. Recent new developments include a system to measure extremely small parts and a computer tomograph for industrial quality assurance. ZEISS DuraMax, a small CNC measuring machine, allows a particularly cost-effective entry into the ZEISS scanning

world. With its optical and tactile measuring systems, ZEISS has added image processing to the application spectrum of coordinate measuring technology. Synergies have been used to create optical sensors and optimized software. The image processing software is integrated into ZEISS CALYPSO CAD-based measuring software, enabling a measuring system to perform both optical and tactile measurements. The extensive ZEISS CALYPSO software library enables users of ZEISS measuring technology to perform almost any measuring task. The efficient Navigator technology is of particular importance for maximum accuracies and simultaneously high measuring speeds. The offering is rounded off with extensive customer services, contract measurements, part inspection using computer tomography, and online services to ensure optimum machine uptimes. For more information about ZEISS, please visit www.zeiss.com/metrology or stop by Booth #3201.

range of robotic automation technology that comes fully equipped with precision and high-speed capability to face today’s plastic industry challenges. Yushin America, Inc. was established in 1988 to support North American sales. Yushin America has 70,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing robots and custom downstream automation. Design; fabrication; assembly; runoff; testing; and final packaging and shipping all take place at our recently expanded facility in Cranston, Rhode Island. This enables Yushin to efficiently manage each and every aspect of order fulfillment, from concept through installation, as well as every “stage of life cycle” management. We are the oldest and largest subsidiary company of Yushin Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan, one of the world’s largest suppliers of robots for the injection molding industry. We have enjoyed steady growth since its opening in 1973. With an unrelenting drive for innovation and quality, Yushin has come a long way since selling its first robot in 1978. Yushin

— bold improvements that dramatically boosted the speed, accuracy, and usefulness of our robots. We offer a wide range of automation technology, ranging from individual robots for parts removal, to fully integrated factory automation for flexing/ closing, assembly, decoration, inspection, and packaging. End-of-arm tools, conveyors, and safety guarding are also provided by Yushin America, Inc. We stand behind our products with a comprehensive parts inventory, regional service, and 24/7 phone support 365 days a year. Our ongoing commitment is to provide customers with innovative automation solutions that maximize savings, minimize risks, and are thoroughly supported over the life of the investment. Like all Yushin locations around the world, the sole focus of our business is the sale and support of take-out robots and automation for the plastics molding industry. For more information about Yushin America, Inc., please visit www.yushin. com or stop by Booth #3945.

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RenyMed Expands Capabilities With Micromolding and Component Decorating Center BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — RenyMed, is a vertically integrated molding and tooling supplier for the medical device industry. They have added a dedicated secondary operations center for medical component decorating with additional equipment and key employees at their ISO 13485-certified operation in Baldwin Park. “We created 800 square feet of new office space to accommodate our growing team,” said Steve Raiken, president of RenyMed. “We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and technical expertise to our medical device customers worldwide.” The secondary operations center for component decorating is 500 square feet and expands RenyMed’s value-added services. Capabilities include laser marking, including acetal materials, pad printing, sub-assembly, and other post-molding operations.

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Danish, family-owned packaging group with factories in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Australia, and the U.S. As an end-to-end supplier, we offer a one-stop shop profile, as our range of packaging solutions cover carton packaging, flexible packaging, machinery, automation, labels, software, and marking equipment. Established by the first generation in 1846, we have more than 176 years of experience, and today, we are led by the sixth generation. Schur®Star Systems — Bagging Technology Made Simple Schur®Star Systems supply a unique packaging concept that matches any product, packaging process, segment, and market requirements. Our concept is unique for many reasons. But one of the main reasons is the fact that you will get premade bags combined with a flexible and tailor-made packaging machine. The Schur®Star system is based on unrivaled know-how, creativity, and a user-friendly setup. As an add-on, you will get a comprehensive package of additional services that ensure you minimize downtime and constant optimization of your production line. The Bags We deliver bags for all kinds of industries, such as fresh produce; frozen meat; liquids and confectionery; toys and technical items; hygiene and pharmaceutical products; fertilizers, and dozens of segments in between. The bags are delivered on a unique string that ensures stability and consistency in

RenyMed expanded its capabilities in precision micropart molding with the addition of a new 30-ton Sumitomo microinjection molding machine. Raiken adds, “We have had precision micromachining for 10 years and now have the capability for molding with 10-micron tolerance.” Visit RenyMed at MD&M West, Booth #1949 or online at www.renymed. com. your packaging process. They are made of flexible material which offers you a range of possibilities. When it comes to design, we have experience creating outstanding, eye-catching bags and pouches. We acknowledge the importance of standing out on the shelves — but we never compromise with quality, functionality, or user-friendliness. The Schur®Star Packaging Machine We engineer the Schur®Star packaging machine to match your specific requirements. The machine is simple to operate and offers a range of process options depending on your needs. The machine can be built to handle manual filling, semi-automatic filling, or full-automatic filling. In addition, we can integrate different scale solutions. Naturally, we will also construct the machine, so it is fully integrable with the rest of your production line. A Sustainable Solution Our raw materials are sourced worldwide from trustworthy suppliers. Our sourcing team is constantly monitoring and searching the market for the latest material developments and the newest options. We can make bags of bio-based or fossil-based material. Our bags and pouches can be produced to be compostable, recyclable, and biodegradable. To us, sustainability is not only a matter of using the right material — it is also a matter of ensuring the longest shelf-life possible. With many years of experience, we have great insights into this area — and we use that insight when we advise you on material composition. Find out more for yourself at www.schurstarusa.com, or Booth #5573.

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ultimately results in going to market faster and on budget.

leader in state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturing and injection molding for the medical device market for more than 50 years, is pleased to announce the rebrand of its parent company, Velosity. Velosity will now represent the entire family of brands and the full range of services offered under one umbrella, which includes Teamvantage, MMD Medical, Custom Mold & Design, and Paradigme Engineering. Velosity provides fully integrated, endto-end solutions to address all aspects of the process, from design to manufacturing. This unified brand approach helps simplify vertical integration efforts for customers and provides a breadth of expertise and capacity for complex projects. The company’s deep understanding of the medical device industry helps medical device OEMs overcome business challenges through engineering innovative solutions, simplifying supply chains, shortening lead times and speeding up processes, which

Velosity continues to be the industry leader in providing a state-of-the-art, comprehensive and fully-integrated suite of services, including: •Design support and engineering. •Tool design and manufacturing. •Injection molding. •Precision machining. •Quality assurance. •Contract manufacturing. •Finishing and assembly. •Packaging.

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with change tooling, roll-away fillers, and hoppers so that you can run several different containers and products all on the same machine. Need Something Other Than Filling and Sealing? We Have That Too We also make standalone equipment such as piston fillers, denesters and lidders, conveyors, accumulating tables, and any-

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•Wire EDM/laser machining. •CNC and more! In determining what grade of stainless steel tubing to select, many factors are considered. The main requirement for stainless steel is that it should be corrosion-resistant for a specified application or environment. Strength and fabrication characteristics are also taken into consideration. Eagle Stainless is a leading supplier of ultra-high-precision, cut-to-length, stainless steel tubing and bar. We offer cutting and deburring services to serve our customers’ varying needs. Our manufacturing facilities enable us to cut and deburr any diameter tubing in quantities from a single piece to millions of pieces or more. From lengths of 0.008 inches and longer with standard tolerances, closer tolerances are certainly possible — just ask. Specializing in Swiss CNC machining and delivering some of the most intricately formed stainless steel parts available in the industry, we’re capable of working in diameters ranging from 0.03 to 2 inches, allowing us to meet the unique specifications of even the most demanding applications. CNC machining parts are produced to maximum accuracy and repeatability. Small parts can be manufactured to tolerances within 0.0001 inch concentricity

“Although we will have a new name, our purpose remains unchanged to improve lives by accelerating innovative solutions to our customers, to offer our team members opportunities to succeed, and to enhance your ability to serve your patients and stakeholders,” said Dave Hemink, CEO, Velosity. Visit us at MD&M West Booth #2459 or check out the new Velosity website www. velosity.com.

Why Launch Your Next Project With Us? Our craftsmanship! We are experienced engineers of a beautiful workhorse that will provide you with years of reliable, repeatable production. We invite you to see our machinery in action on our website, www.rocketmachineworks.com, or better yet, to see it in person in Booth #5501. Please stop by; we’d love to meet you! to ±0.0005 and better than a Class I fit on threaded parts, depending on their specific size and application. Fabricated precision-bent components are ideal for use in surgical devices, heat exchangers, instrumentation, handling equipment, and more. All custom-bent components are offered in sizes ranging from 0.032 to 1 inch in diameter, as well as numerous wall thicknesses, with minimal radius and wall thinning requirements. Coiled tubing is used in many industries where it is used as a heat exchanger or for transporting gasses or liquids. Working on diameters ranging from 0.032 to 1 inch, we have the expertise and innovative techniques necessary to meet the needs of your most demanding custom tubing application. Whether you need seamless, welded, or drawn, you need quality material. Eagle Stainless has had quality management systems in place since 1998. Continuously improving is a key ingredient in a quality management system. Eagle has recently updated our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality management certifications. At Eagle, every employee is concerned with the quality of each product at every step of production. This extends from order entry and raw material purchasing to fabrication and QA to final test and shipping. Stop by our booth and see our products and what we have to offer; at Booth #2941!