Choosing the Right Vendor for Your Micro-Molding Project

The demand for minimally invasive procedures is growing, as patients seek to spend less time on the operating table and in the recovery room. Micro-molding has emerged as the solution for medical device manufacturers, allowing smaller devices to change an open surgery into a minimally invasive procedure. Such small devices can be highly complex and difficult to make. Additionally, many designs call for the integration of dissimilar materials, such as silicones, thermoplastics, and biocompatible metals. This often requires complex secondary assemblies or over-molding, which can create many problems for ill-equipped manufacturers. Only experienced molders who understand the tool design and processing complexities can meet these requirements. How do you find these experienced molders and what questions should you be asking to determine the right fit?