Meet the Latest in Aerospace CNC Cylindrical Grinding

CNC cylindrical

As the aerospace industry continues its strong rebound from the pandemic, manufacturing quality and precision matter more than ever, even becoming critical growth drivers. The secret to achieving the ultra-precise results the industry needs to thrive hinges on the latest aerospace manufacturing techniques and state-of-the-art technologies.  In this article, we’ll reveal the role of cylindrical […]

3 Aerospace Manufacturing Project Management Tips for 2022

white female and black male aerospace engineers discuss manufacturing project

Thanks to innovative technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization, the aerospace industry is evolving at warp speed. As a result, competition is heating up to drive the industry forward. For aerospace manufacturing project managers, navigating this quickly progressing market will require intelligent strategies for 2022 and beyond. This post will outline three essential […]

3 Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Medtech Manufacturing – and How to Avoid Them

traffic jams or bottlenecks as metaphor for medtech supply chain issues

Manufacturing medtech components for medical components is a highly precise skill that leaves no margin for error. After all, lives are often on the line, and devices must work reliably and accurately if they’re to execute their missions effectively. But what happens when manufactured components fail to meet the exacting standards they’re designed to achieve? […]

Revolutionary Innovation In Centerless Grinding Is The Future Of MedTech Devices

orthopedic surgical tools made with centerless grinding

The medtech industry continually develops cutting-edge solutions to save lives and improve health. The minimally invasive surgical device market is a growing medtech sector projected to reach $28.9 billion globally by 2026, thanks to the rising demand for innovative therapies to address healthcare needs safely and effectively.  This demand has spurred increasing investments in the […]

Interview with John Shegda at MPO Summit 2021

John Shegda with Sean Fenske at the 2021 MPO Summit

Focusing on the world of outsourcing for medical component manufacturing coupled with a keen awareness of innovation in the space, Medical Product Outsourcing’s conference series—the MPO Summit—has provided the medtech industry with the most comprehensive programs for more than 15 years.  At this year’s event in Salt Lake City this past September, KMM Group CEO […]

How 3D Printing Technology Enhances Our Guidewire Inspection & Packaging Processes

25-slot counting tray created through 3D printing

Harrison (Harry) Lo is a bright mechanical engineer co-op from Drexel University’s School of Engineering. He joined the Meron Medical team for a summer internship to balance classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience. With interest in engineering process analysis and quality assurance, Harry dove into various aspects of our medical component manufacturing while continually exploring […]

Introducing Our New ISO 14644 Cleanroom

KMM employee working in the ISO 14644 cleanroom

When we said we were committed to continually fulfilling customer requirements and improving our quality management system, we took this promise to heart. To us, continuous improvement isn’t merely an industry buzz phrase – it’s our reality, as evidenced by the latest advancement in our production process: a new ISO 14644 cleanroom. Our new cleanroom […]

Leading the Way With EDM

close-up of bone structure (left) vs. Trabecular Metal (right)

Have you ever worked with biomedical materials, in particular Trabecular Metal? Do you know what Trabecular Metal (TM) is? In the picture above, the TM is on the right, and a picture of the structure of bone is on the left. The, obviously, similar structures of the two, fosters the ability of the bone to […]

Inside the KMM Group Merger

John Shegda and Eric Wilhelm led the merger that formed KMM Group

At this point, most of you receiving this newsletter are aware that M&S Centerless Grinding and Meron Medical, have formed a joint-venture/merger with a machining company, KVI Group, to form a new group called KMM Group, Ltd. My new partner, Eric Wilhelm, and I have received much correspondence from our colleagues in the industry that […]

Industry 4.0

example of Industry 4.0: automated mill/turn machine

Seeing the term “Industry 4.0” around a lot lately? Think that it is just another marketing ploy to get you to buy a new machine tool, or pony up for automation? It’s not. Industry 4.0 is the accepted terminology used to name the rapidly advancing fourth industrial revolution. What do I mean by saying the […]