Isometric takes part in Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) Article on Medical Molding

Isometric takes part in Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) Article on Medical Molding

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Isometric was recently featured in an article by Sam Brusco of Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO), titled "To Have and to Mold: A Discussion on Medical Molding." This piece brings together perspectives from leading experts in medical molding services and equipment to explore the evolving market dynamics and emerging technological trends in the industry. Representing Isometric, Brent Hahn, Senior Vice President, and Vijay Kudchadkar, Director of Plastics and Sales Engineering, contributed their expertise to the discussion, sharing valuable insights into the advancements shaping the future of medical molding. READ THE ARTICLE
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Isometric Micro Molding now part of Nissha Medical Technologies

Isometric Micro Molding now part of Nissha Medical Technologies

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Isometric Micro Molding is excited to announce that the recent acquisition by Nissha Medical Technologies has closed. Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is a global Contract Design/Development Manufacturing Organization. NMT’s expertise in the design and development of endoscopic devices, combined with Isometric’s micro-molding capabilities, have the potential to redefine the realm of surgical instruments, surgical robotics, and other medical and drug delivery device platforms. Together, we aim to address the changing demands of medical devices by enhancing component miniaturization and improving the maneuverability of small and precision components, ultimately advancing medical efficiency.
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Isometric Featured in Medical Product Outsourcing Article on Micromolding

Isometric Featured in Medical Product Outsourcing Article on Micromolding

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Isometric recently appeared in a feature article written by Michael Barbella, Managing Editor for Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO), entitled Medical Device Micromolders Discuss the 'Minor Details.’ In the article, Michael discusses how micromolding can effectively produce small components with complex features and geometries. He   interviewed experts from several micromolding companies for insights to better understand the market forces shaping the micromolding sector. Isometric CEO, Donna Bibber, and Brent Hahn, VP of Business Development & Strategy took part in the discussion. Michael asked about trends driving innovation in micromolding, and how micromolding companies are responding to these trends. Donna Bibber commented that for Isometric, trends we are seeing include a greater need for long and thin components and assemblies such as high aspect ratio cannulas, sheaths, and catheter tips. These components…
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Isometric News: OEM’s Seek Molders Offering Timely Techniques

Isometric News: OEM’s Seek Molders Offering Timely Techniques

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Isometric News: OEM's Seek Molders Offering Timely Techniques Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) magazine recently featured Isometric Micro Molding Vice President, Brent Hahn, in their article, "OEM's Seek Molders Offering Timely Techniques". The article reveals the current state of urgency within the medical device manufacturing industry, as well as the requirements that OEM's face to provide rapid solutions and time to market.  With individuals living longer and being more active than past generations, the medical device industry continues to be a high-growth market for innovation products and procedures. And, with it, the demand for micro molding with tighter tolerances and custom processes.  Isometric Micro Molding successfully meets these demands with all in-house processes, which includes the necessary metrology to validate micro components. “It doesn’t matter if you can mold and measure…
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Isometric Featured Article: “Diabetes Technology Manufacturers Seemingly on a Sugar Rush”

Isometric Featured Article: “Diabetes Technology Manufacturers Seemingly on a Sugar Rush”

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Isometric Featured Article: "Diabetes Technology Manufacturers Seemingly on a Sugar Rush" Isometric Micro Molding was recently featured in a Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) article that shared innovations in diabetes technology, market trends, and the manufacturers that support this high precision industry. As shared in the article, the latest diabetes management devices are purposely small and discreet for wearer ease. To create components so small, traditional fabrication methods can't be used. Instead, high precision components require specialized micromolding for successful manufacturing. As a medical focused micro molder, Isometric Micro Molding has the in-house capabilities and experienced team to successfully manufacture these tiny components. In fact, Isometric has even proven they can surpass previously held flow lengths and limits. Today's Diabetes Technology Requires Micron Experience "Isometric Micro Molding works in tight tolerances…
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Isometric Feature: Big Prospects for Medical Device Miniaturization

Isometric Feature: Big Prospects for Medical Device Miniaturization

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

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

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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,…
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Micro Molding the Tiniest Parts On Earth

Micro Molding the Tiniest Parts On Earth

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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…
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Micro Ophthalmic Ocular Implants

Micro Ophthalmic Ocular Implants

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

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

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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…
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