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28Feb 2022 by sam tilkins

Isometric Feature: Big Prospects for Medical Device Miniaturization

Isometric Featured in Article, "Big Prospects for Medical Device Miniaturization" Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI Qmed) featured Isometric Micro Molding CEO, Donna Bibber, in their February article, Big Prospects for Medical Device Miniaturization. As noted in the article, Bibber was also an expert panel member for the MD&M East 2021 discussion, "Solving Today’s Challenges in Injection Molding for the Medical Device Industry." Miniaturization is the Niche To Be In The MD+DI article, which focuses on the increasing innovations and growth opportunities for medical device miniaturization, recognizes healthcare advancements thanks to micro molding. Through MedTech miniaturization, surgeons are now able to access remote areas of the human body and patients are able to easily wear lifesaving medical devices. Whether medical device parts are one thousand parts per plastic pellet or one-inch…

12Jan 2022 by sam tilkins

Isometric CEO, Donna Bibber, Featured in MDO’s “Women in Medtech 2021”

Articles, Isometric

Isometric CEO, Donna Bibber, Featured in MDO's "Women in Medtech 2021" Medical Design and Outsourcing (MDO) recently featured Isometric Micro Molding CEO, Donna Bibber, in their “Women in Medtech 2021” issue. Bibber’s plastics engineering background, expertise and unique problem-solving skills have earned her an outstanding reputation in the industry.Over her 33+ year micro manufacturing career, Bibber has been recognized nationally and internationally for her work in micro injection molding and high volume disposables. In particular, she is recognized for her expertise in intraocular implants, bio-resorbable polymers, and PEEK implants. Numerous micro parts that she has worked on have impacted many new devices that are commercially available today. Bibber’s Successful Career Insights and Inspiration In the accompanying article, MDO discusses with Bibber the lessons that have shaped her career, leadership challenges,…

11Jan 2022 by sam tilkins

Isometric Micro Molding Adds Additional BMF Printers for Micro 3D Printing

Isometric, News

Isometric Micro Molding Adds Additional BMF Printers for Micro 3D Printing BMF Printers Support Isometric Customer Prototypes With Unparalleled Accuracy, Precision and Speed Isometric's Partnership With BMF Since the fall of 2020, Isometric has turned to BMF’s micro 3D printers to round out its vertically-integrated micro molding, micro tooling, CT scanning, and micro automated assembly capabilities. Isometric Micro Molding's most recent investment with BMF increases capacity from one to three printers to further support customers through early-stage development.BMF printers, built upon patented Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology, enable ultra high-resolution parts (down to 2μm) to be 3D printed with unparalleled accuracy, precision, and speed. Isometric Micro Molding’s experienced team of engineers now uses the printers to introduce a faster and less expensive design verification and prototyping process compared to traditional…

19Oct 2021 by sam tilkins

Isometric Companies: Over 30 Years of Micro Solutions

Isometric, News

Our History 35 Years of Micro Solutions Isometric's rich history begins with Founder Michael T. Hudalla, who formed Isometric Tool & Design in 1990. At that time, the Isometric vision was to manufacture tooling and provide manufacturing solutions to exacting specifications for ultra-small, ultra-precise, and ultra-complex applications. In 2009, a specific customer-driven need prompted the addition of a complimentary core competency in micro automated assembly systems. During this time, the Isometric team’s ambition toward manufacturing innovation helped develop what is now known as the ‘Process of Discovery’. Isometric's Process of Discovery has three main initiatives, which we still apply to every project: Discover Innovative Ideas by thinking beyond the norm with fresh, novel approaches that work. Integrate Statistical Processes to guarantee perfection using automated solutions. Eliminate Customer Concerns by anticipating…

08Oct 2021 by sam tilkins

Isometric’s Microns Matter® PFMEA Process

General, White Papers

Isometric's Microns Matter® PFMEA Process Figure 1.1 Isometric Micro Molding “Average” Tolerance Risk Assessment Strategy Each phase of Isometric's Microns Matter® PFMEA process allows for the accurate estimation of percentage micron tolerance risks, which mitigates risks during each phase. Truly, components and devices with micron tolerances can only be successfully manufactured by applying years of tooling and plastics engineering experience. These phases include: ULTRA-PRECISION TOOLING METROLOGY MATERIAL DRYING MATERIAL LOT TO LOT VARIATION MICRO INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS The histogram in Figure 1.1 shows the average percentage error in each of these phases for a molded part with a tolerance of +/- 8 microns (16 microns total) and a process capability index (Cpk) of 1.33. From a risk mitigation standpoint, it's critical to select a micro molding partner with a vertically…

26Mar 2021 by sam tilkins

Micro Molding the Tiniest Parts On Earth

Articles, Isometric

Micro Molding the Tiniest Parts On Earth Isometric's Donna Bibber and Brent Hahn were recently interviewed by Design News about the growing trend of miniaturization and the micro molding industry. The demand is seen in many markets, from fiberoptic connectors to intraocular surgical instruments. “Our main customer base has been medical and drug delivery device OEMs. Our value is in solving miniaturized device problems for fitting into tiny spaces such as surgical endoscopes, insulin pumps, wearable devices, transdermal needle arrays to name a few,” Donna Bibber, CEO at Isometric, told Design News. “We also produce implantables, where the parts hold a slow-release drug in the body that dissolves. Or the parts hold a hernia mesh together with material that is designed to dissolve.” Donna Bibber, CEO In addition, the duo…

26Mar 2021 by sam tilkins

Donna Bibber Speaking At MD&M BIOMEDigital

Events, Isometric

Donna Bibber Speaking At MD&M BIOMEDigital Isometric's CEO, Donna Bibber, is a selected industry leader and speaker at MD&M's BIOMEDigital event. Her presentation, scheduled from 11:30-12:oopm CST on April 6th, covers risk mitigation strategies that prevent micro-molding program failures. Most importantly, she'll discuss how overcoming early technical challenges impact the reduction of costly, late-stage development project failures. Ms. Bibber's presentation was done in collaboration with Isometric’s team of subject matter experts, which have a combined industry experience of over 95 years. The compelling presentation will highlight a recent case study that demonstrates the necessary micro-molding solutions for miniaturized device applications. This technical and solutions-based presentation includes a case study from DMF through production, using micro molding and associated tooling, assembly, and CT Scanning for: • Wall thicknesses down to 50…

23Mar 2021 by sam tilkins

Micro Ophthalmic Ocular Implants

Articles, Isometric

Micro Ophthalmic Ocular Implants Donna Bibber shares insight about micro ophthalmic ocular implants and the continued impact of micro mold manufacturing on worldwide growth in the next five years. Micro ophthalmic and intraocular implants continue to be one of the largest and fastest-growing global micro medical and pharma micro device market sectors. Driven by a baby boomer aging population, technology innovations, and vast, rapidly emerging markets in China and India, the ophthalmic devices sector is expected to attain a double-digit growth. Age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration (to name only a few) continue to cause significant or complete loss of vision. Since ophthalmic and intraocular implants are largely made up of many micro-sized and highly precise components and assemblies, it's easy to understand the…

08Feb 2021 by sam tilkins

Today’s Micro Molding Challenges, Part 2: Tooling – The Enabler

Articles, Isometric

Today’s Micro Molding Challenges, Part 2: Tooling - The Enabler Today's Micro Molding Challenges, Part 2 pushes forward the discussion on best practices for micro molding. It is well known that micro mold and micromachining are key to the realization of micro molded components and micro automated assemblies. Both capabilities require tooling and fixtures manufactured to extreme precision and positional accuracy in order to produce micro core pins, micro cavity geometry, and microfluidic surfaces. In Part 1: Tooling—the enabler, published in the February issue of CMM, we address the risk-mitigating criteria in micro mold design, focusing on runner style and gate style. This second installment details other such criteria in relation to gate diameter, parting lines, ejection, and cooling. Mold Design Criteria Gate diameter Figure 1 shows gate diameters of…

31Jan 2021 by sam tilkins

Micro Giants: Micromolding for Medtech

Articles, Isometric

Micro Giants: Micromolding for Medtech Medical Product Outsourcing article featuring Isometric Micro Molding, Inc. Micromolding for medtech is becoming serious business. The medical industry’s demands are continually challenging suppliers and manufacturers to stretch their technical competencies into areas where they may fear to tread. Doctors and surgeons urge instruments for less invasive procedures and quicker recovery times, devices are shrinking and becoming more complex, and designers seek out smaller, high-precision components with materials and tolerances that years ago were deemed impossible. To further advance minimally invasive device designs and reduce part sizes, manufacturers are turning to micromolding. By definition, micromolding is an injection molding process, but the manufactured components require magnification to view details on or within the part. It can also be defined as parts with sizes or tolerances…

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