This has been one of the fastest growing sectors in medical device manufacturing. It includes reconstructive devices, spinal implants, arthroscopy, orthobiologicals, hip implants and knee replacement. This sector utilizes manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, grinding, polishing, metal injection molding and rapid manufacturing. - Manufacturing Medical
Surgical Instruments & Technologies — One of the largest segments, this includes dilators, sutures and surgical robotics. Key technologies include micromachining, surface treatments and materials.
Diagnostic Apparatus — Endoscopic devices, ultrasound and magnetic resonance instruments are examples of this sector. Key technologies include imaging, IT and micromanufacturing.
Cardiovascular Devices — This highly competitive sector includes pacemakers, defibrillators and drug stents. Key technologies include power sources, micromolding and assembly.
Diabetes Devices — Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a leading example of this sector. Key technologies include nanotechnology, sensors and assembly.
Dental Instruments & Technologies — Imaging equipment, implants, drills and instruments. Key technologies include machining, additive manufacturing and 3D imaging.
Other segments — Spinal devices, catheters, syringes and hypodermic needles, blood transfusion and IV equipment, internal fixation devices, neuromodulation devices and urology devices.
TECHNOLOGIES & PROCESSES
3D Imaging — Three-dimensional data capture refers to both the tools and the process for the collection of 3D digital data from physical objects. It is a process that combines hardware and software. The use is growing in medical manufacturing as the ability to manufacture custom, additive manufactured devices increases.
Quality Systems — In a highly regulated environment and a critical need for consistent quality, quality systems like FMEA are key to medical device manufacturing.
Measurement & Inspection — Maintaining quality requires consistent, reliable and verifiable measurement and inspection. Down to micron and submicron levels, medical device manufacturing can face unique technology and process challenges.Manufacturing Medical
Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing— Combined with 3D imaging technologies, additive manufacturing allows for custom with reduced design and development time. Used for surgical guides (conjoined twins separation) and prosthetics are two of the most common areas this technology is used.Manufacturing Medical
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Surgical Instruments & Technologies — One of the largest segments, this includes dilators, sutures and surgical robotics. Key technologies include micromachining, surface treatments and materials.
Diagnostic Apparatus — Endoscopic devices, ultrasound and magnetic resonance instruments are examples of this sector. Key technologies include imaging, IT and micromanufacturing.
Cardiovascular Devices — This highly competitive sector includes pacemakers, defibrillators and drug stents. Key technologies include power sources, micromolding and assembly.
Diabetes Devices — Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a leading example of this sector. Key technologies include nanotechnology, sensors and assembly.
Dental Instruments & Technologies — Imaging equipment, implants, drills and instruments. Key technologies include machining, additive manufacturing and 3D imaging.
Other segments — Spinal devices, catheters, syringes and hypodermic needles, blood transfusion and IV equipment, internal fixation devices, neuromodulation devices and urology devices.
TECHNOLOGIES & PROCESSES
3D Imaging — Three-dimensional data capture refers to both the tools and the process for the collection of 3D digital data from physical objects. It is a process that combines hardware and software. The use is growing in medical manufacturing as the ability to manufacture custom, additive manufactured devices increases.
Quality Systems — In a highly regulated environment and a critical need for consistent quality, quality systems like FMEA are key to medical device manufacturing.
Measurement & Inspection — Maintaining quality requires consistent, reliable and verifiable measurement and inspection. Down to micron and submicron levels, medical device manufacturing can face unique technology and process challenges.Manufacturing Medical
Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing— Combined with 3D imaging technologies, additive manufacturing allows for custom with reduced design and development time. Used for surgical guides (conjoined twins separation) and prosthetics are two of the most common areas this technology is used.Manufacturing Medical
Source : http://www.sme.org/Tertiary.aspx?id=17543
