01Sep 2022 by sam tilkins
Isometric Sponsors August MedtronicTalks Podcast feat. Donna Bibber Q&A

Isometric Sponsors August MedtronicTalks Podcast feat. Donna Bibber Q&A

Events, Isometric, Podcasts
Isometric Sponsors August MedtronicTalks Podcast feat. Donna Bibber Q&A Isometric Micro Molding proudly sponsored the August MedtronicTalks Podcast, "How Medtronic's CDS is bringing the power of data to bear in a broad fight against chronic disease". Also featured on the podcast is a short Q&A with Isometric CEO, Donna Bibber. Our differentiation is the day-to-day culture of managing sub microns and de-risking projects for medical and drug delivery customers using DfM, DfA, and scalability--even at the prototype phase that pulls all the way through to the pilot and production phases. Donna Bibber, CEO Tweet You can listen to the full podcast and Donna's Q&A here: https://bit.ly/MedtronicTalks_Isometric Learn about Isometric's numerous micro solutions here: https://isomicro.com/micro-solutions/ Ready to start your micro project? Contact us today!
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09May 2022 by sam tilkins
Isometric Featured Article: “Diabetes Technology Manufacturers Seemingly on a Sugar Rush”

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

Articles, Isometric
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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02Jan 2020 by sam tilkins
Scalability of Micro-Intraocular Implants and Devices

Scalability of Micro-Intraocular Implants and Devices

Articles, Isometric
Scalability of Micro-Intraocular Implants and Devices Donna Bibber discusses some of these micro-intraocular implants and devices and the scalability challenges associated with each, from the perspective of a plastics engineer. Recent developments and new-to-market intra-ocular devices and implants have led to the successful treatment of a number of ophthalmological conditions of varying seriousness and complexity such as: Glaucoma Cataracts Retinal detachment Diabetic retinopathy Age-related macular degeneration Uveitis Dry-eye syndrome. Treatment of these conditions often requires collaboration between ophthalmological surgeons, pharmacologists, and micro-specific contract manufacturers. Development of these devices and implants occurs through a large number of highly focused, research-driven specialists, including and micro fabrication specialists, such as: Small, innovation-support funding programs Development companies that easily find a large marketing partner Big pharma funding the outsources of the development instead of…
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12Jun 2018 by sam tilkins
Microns Matter® Proven Process in Medical Micro Molding

Microns Matter® Proven Process in Medical Micro Molding

White Papers
Isometric's Microns Matter® Proven Process for Medical Micro Molding Micro molding for critical applications requires extreme precision and a consistent, proven process. After all, micro-sized components are often the key enabling elements of Class II or Class III medical devices and drug delivery devices which, because of their size, often require micron-level tolerances. With 30 years’ experience in micro injection molding, Isometric Micro Molding has developed a best-practice risk assessment strategy called “Microns Matter®”, which is used for the development and high-volume production of critical-to-function micro molded devices. The Microns Matter® Approach The Microns Matter® process follows a Japanese-like strategy — essentially, “plan, plan, plan, execute”.  The axiom “fail to plan, plan to fail” is never more accurate than when it's applied to micro manufacturing projects. But the failure of…
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19Dec 2017 by sam tilkins
Biosensors Use Hand Held Micro Spectroscopy to Detect Cancer

Biosensors Use Hand Held Micro Spectroscopy to Detect Cancer

Isometric, News
Biosensors Use Hand Held Micro Spectroscopy to Detect Cancer PCR, Assay Plates, Well Strips, and thin-walled PCR tips and wells have long been on the market and serving a scientific purpose.  Micro molded micro surfaces and tiny polymer components are a scalable and economic method to produce these biomedical and laboratory disposables. Fast forward to the future where we are using biosensors and micro spectroscopy in a hand held device to discover cancer cells.  Once again, micro molding and automated micro assembled devices enable the technology to obtain and analyze large amounts of data quickly with less capital expenditure.  This research by WSU is on the leading edge of discovery and development of this amazing and global health solution. The continuing miniaturization of electronic devices has allowed sensors previously confined to a laboratory to…
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27Apr 2017 by sam tilkins
Miniaturized Medicine on the Rise

Miniaturized Medicine on the Rise

General, Isometric, News
It doesn’t take a brain surgeon (wait, yes it does) to understand the need for tiny devices that can maneuver in delicate tissue, tiny arteries, rigid ligaments, or membrane-like scaffolds. The trend continues and the corresponding need for micro components and assemblies that enable devices across all medical and drug delivery market segments. Some of these devices are as follows: Neurology:• Aneurysm Prevention• Robotic Surgery Devices• Cranial screws• Neuro stimulation• Drug Development Transfection Nozzles    Endocrinology:• Glucose Monitoring Needle Assemblies• Insulin Delivery Sheaths    Oncology:• Drug-infused membrane patches• Needle Arrays• Transdermal patches    Ophthalmology:• Macular Degeneration Laser Nozzles• Aspirators• Capillary Nozzles• Glaucoma Drains• Intraocular Implants• Punctum Plugs• Intraocular Slow Release Drug Delivery Implants Cardiology:• Catheter tips• Biopsy jaws• Robotic Surgery Devices• Ligation Clips Orthopedics:• Bio-resorbable implants• Biomimicry devices• Suture anchors•…
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10Mar 2017 by sam tilkins
Secrets of Success in Micro Molding – part 2

Secrets of Success in Micro Molding – part 2

General, Isometric, News
Micro Molding: High Aspect Ratio, Thin-Wall Micro Molded Devices Secrets of Success in Micro Molding - Part 2 The smallest components in a medical device or drug delivery device are often the enabling components of the device. Examples of these devices are Polymeric needles, catheter sheaths, microfluidic channels, endoscopic links, and PCR wells. As the components of these devices get smaller, the tolerances and wall thicknesses follow suit. Tolerances of +/- 5 microns (~+/- 0.0002”) and wall thicknesses of 25-250 microns (0.001”-0.010”) are common. Although challenges exist in creating these tolerances in both the steel mold and the micro molded components, the determining factor for wall thicknesses this thin is dependent on the aspect ratio, where the wall thickness is with respect to gate location and end of fill. The…
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23Feb 2017 by sam tilkins

Secrets of Success in Micro Molding – Part 1

General, Isometric, News
Secrets of Success in Molding - Part 1 Medical-device, electronics, and biopharmaceutical manufacturers need new micro-molded products to create tinier, less invasive, and/or space-saving micro devices. Micro-molded components can be as small as dust specks and/or have features that small. State-of-the-art micro parts can have molded features such as dimples around 3 microns in depth and diameter—more than 80 million of them across a surface the size of a microscope slide. The tiniest parts in an assembly are the ones most likely to be a challenge and are also usually the enabling component of the entire device’s form, fit, and function. Similarly, micro tooling created by micro machining is critical to these parts ever making it to validation. Many new advances in micro-machining technology are enabling the design and manufacturing…
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18Jan 2017 by sam tilkins

Isometric Micro Molding-Specialist in Scalable Intraocular Devices

General, Isometric, News
Micro molding continues to play a significant role in the worldwide growth of ophthalmic devices.  The enabling component is usually the smallest component in a medical or pharmaceutical implant or device.  This is due to the discomfort of something large being put into the eye. When it comes to our eyes, the smaller the device the better. Age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular continue to cause loss of vision either significantly or completely. Ophthalmic and intraocular implants are largely made up of many micro-sized and highly precise components and assemblies. CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT: The eye is a complex and sensitive organ.  There are many structures and targets, located closely together and sometimes, in terms of a target for treatment, these structures are conflicting with one…
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18Jan 2017 by sam tilkins

Why 100% Vertical Integration is Important for Micro Components and Assemblies

General, Isometric, News
Complete Vertical Integration : ON SITE and IN SIGHT MATTERS. Working with Isometric Micro Molding maximizes quality and reduces risk. Isometric Micro Molding mitigates customer risk by providing excellence in precision by vertical integration and full control of the tooling, molding, assembly, automation, and CT scanning processes- ALL right here on site and in sight. With extremely accurate tolerances, handling a micro part multiple times can accumulate error, cause product damage, and/or contaminate devices and implants.  Many micro molders outsource some portion of a project outside of their company, including the tooling, automation, and metrology.  This creates the risk of not only critical timelines and confidentiality, but it also creates the risk of missing critical datum structures established to provide micron-level component or assembly tolerances. Managing each part of the process in-house allows us to maximize…
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