Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical Device Manufacturing. Roberson Machine Company shares a common goal with other medical device manufacturers, even our fiercest competitors — protecting the lives of patients and ensuring quality of life, something that is reflected in the exciting innovations our industry has seen in recent years. Medical devices are getting smaller, less invasive, more efficient, and part of our digital age, and our manufacturing methods have developed to meet demand.

Roberson Machine Company is committed to providing innovative medical device manufacturing that helps medical professionals meet demanding patient needs. By combining advanced materials and our top-of-the-line CNC machining services with tried-and-true design principles, we aim to enhance medical device performance and longevity.

Call us today at 573-646-3996 or contact us online to tell us about your latest medical device manufacturing plan or project, and how we can meet your needs.

Medical Device Manufacturing: CNC Machining Services

CNC milling and CNC turning are ideal for medical device manufacturing thanks mainly to:

• Excellent design precision
• Production consistency, from part 1 to part 100,000
• Suitability for niche products
• Established technology
• Wide variety of materials
• Scalability
• Speed

CNC machined parts are useful throughout the medical device industry, including surgical equipment and instruments used for research and development. Whatever the necessary application, Roberson Machine Company manufactures a variety of medical parts and devices in our strictly-controlled, hygienic environment. Call us at 573-646-3996 or contact us.

Medical Device Manufacturing: How Big is the Medical Device Industry and What Does it Include?

The United States medical device market, the world’s largest, was valued at $168.76 billion in 2020, which is an increase at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4 percent since 2015. Medical devices are irreplaceable in diagnostics, prevention, monitoring, and medical treatment of diseases and in increasing the quality of life of persons with a health problem. These include reconstructive devices such as hip and knee replacements, as well as implantable monitors for cardiac and diabetic care.

Variability and innovativeness of this industry and its devices significantly contribute to an increase in the quality and efficiency of health care. Examples of Roberson Machine Company’s medical device manufacturing producing parts possibly used in devices include the following, grouped within industry sectors, as well as technologies and processes:

Industry Sectors of Medical Device Manufacturing

This has been one of the fastest growing sectors in medical device manufacturing. It includes:

• Reconstructive devices
• Spinal implants
• Arthroscopy
• Orthobiologics
• Hip implants
• Knee replacement

This sector utilizes our specialized manufacturing processes like CNC machining, casting, grinding, polishing, and metal injection molding for parts.

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a leading example of this sector. Key technologies include nanotechnology, sensors, and assembly.

One of the largest segments, this includes dilators, sutures, and surgical robotics. Key technologies include micromachining, surface treatments, and materials.

Endoscopic devices, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance instruments are examples of this sector. Key technologies include imaging, information technology, and micromachining.

This highly competitive sector includes pacemakers, defibrillators, and drug stents. Key technologies include power sources, micromolding, and assembly.

Imaging equipment, implants, drills, and instruments. CNC machining is a key technology.

Spinal devices, catheters, syringes and hypodermic needles, blood transfusion and IV equipment, internal fixation devices, neuromodulation devices, and urology devices.

Technologies & Processes of Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical Device Manufacturing: Medical Industry Standards

With medical device manufacturing becoming more and more stringent, there can be no room for errors or even the slightest inaccuracies. The medical industry has to maintain these standards because human lives are on the line and absolutely depend upon the success of these devices. As a leader in medical device manufacturing, we make sure that no part leaves our facility without a meticulous inspection to ensure that the device meets international and governmental standards and requirements.

We take our quality management standards seriously, rigorously checking our medical device manufacturing processes at every stage to guarantee consistently high results. Our medical industry customers require that our products be precise, smooth, reliable, durable, and highly hygienic. At Roberson Machine Company, we have the tools and capabilities to deliver to these precise specifications. Our internal standards adhere to the ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications.

We are able to meet requirements with these CNC machining services and capabilities:

• Precision medical device manufacturing to tight tolerances (as tight as 0.005” for some parts)
• Wire EDM
• Prototype CNC machining
• Multi axis machining
• 5 axis machining
• Value added services: Tumbling, deburring, engraving, welding, etc.
• Ultra-high level of cleanliness
• High-level surface finishing capabilities

We also have an assortment of versatile, lightweight materials specially suited for the medical industry, including:

Medical Device Manufacturing | Roberson Machine Company

Being a single-source manufacturer, Roberson Machine Company has the capabilities to take your medical device from initial design, to prototype, to full production — all on our property. We support small medical device manufacturing production runs, as well as large ones, and we are capable of contracting with small businesses who require single-part prototypes or large corporations needing 100,000+ parts.

Whether you want to source CNC machining services for your medical device manufacturing needs, create prototypes, or simply cut costs without sacrificing product quality, call us today at 573-646-3996 or contact us online.