Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Inspiring Next Gen Leaders
A new manufacturing era is on the horizon as Industry 4.0, the next rapidly advancing industrial revolution, knocks on our door. The emergence and increasing sophistication of connectivity, automation, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and additive manufacturing elements are driving a shift that continually asks our industry to evolve and push the envelope to reveal […]
The High-Tech Medical Manufacturing Challenge We’ll Never Forget
We are continually reminded of the importance of precision and accuracy in high-tech medical manufacturing, especially when producing components for life-saving instruments. However, one particular medtech manufacturing project has left an indelible mark in our memories – and hearts. This post will walk you through the trials and triumphs of an unforgettable medical mass spectrometry […]
The Fundamentals of Achieving Super Thin Wall Thicknesses on Tiny Parts
Many component manufacturers deploy a CNC centerless technique when tasked with grinding tiny parts with super thin wall thicknesses. However, they can inadvertently crush them without the right grinding approach, triggering catastrophic results that drive up costs and timelines. So, the question becomes: How can super thin walls be achieved without compromising tiny parts? To […]
What to Know Before Starting a Guidewire Grinding Project
Guidewire grinding is a specialized process for achieving extremely small diameters and intricate configurations for life-saving devices. The process requires incredible knowledge and skill to ensure part accuracy and cost-effectiveness. With both lives and profits on the line, guidewire grinding can often be a high-stakes project management endeavor. If you’re overseeing a high-stakes guidewire […]
5 Types of Metrology Inspection Equipment for Maximum Accuracy & Precision
As we in the manufacturing sphere all know, accuracy describes how closely a part conforms to a tolerance within a specified dimensional range. The closer a part conforms to your standards, the better your results. Ultra-precision component manufacturing levels up the notion of accuracy with the ability to hold diameter size, roundness, and cylindricity to […]
How We Successfully Produced Life-Saving Bend-Free Vascular Guidewires When Others Failed
When a Salt Lake City-based biotechnology firm approached us in 2019, they were working with our competitor to help them manufacture specialty neurovascular guidewires, a critical device component designed for two stroke intervention procedures: thrombectomy and endovascular coiling. Upon reconnecting with them a year later, the firm revealed that their current vendor was struggling to […]
How It’s Made: Medical Guidewires
Medical guidewires play a pivotal role in the healthcare industry, acting as the “guides” for life-saving devices used in procedures like aneurysm coiling, interventional cardiology, and thrombus extraction. For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and engineers, understanding the guidewire manufacturing process ensures better product selection and optimization. What Are Medical Guidewires? Medical guidewires are thin, flexible […]
How to Turn Burnout into Takeoff
You want to talk burnout? There was a time that I hated working here. I gave and I gave, pouring in an unsustainable number of hours, only to have the company suck it right up and demand more. It was 2007, and I had come to the sober inclusion that my work lacked meaning – […]
How 100 Steps Changed My Life
I find it interesting how important learnings can come from the most unexpected places. For instance, I learned more about business, leadership, and life from my father on the dunes of Cape Cod as a screaming and crying, six-year-old then I ever learned from the consultants or coaches that I’ve employed since.
