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Medical Machining Shifts Into High Gear—With a Laser Assist

Constant refinement of medical machining from tooling design to finished product requires not only the ability to handle a broad range of plastic and metal materials but also to achieve predictable results—particularly in the face of strict regulations.

New Materials Revolutionize Part Manufacturing

New materials for additive manufacturing are used for a diverse range of applications, including 3D paints for making human tissue-like cells; a hardenable stainless steel powder for surgical instruments; and a sustainable composite reinforced with bamboo fibers that resembles wood when printed.

Medical Manufacturing’s Strength Helps Swiss Turning

Over the past 12 months, medical has been one of the most consistent manufacturing sectors amid steady demand. In turn, that has been a boost for makers of Swiss-style CNC automatic lathes, known for their ability to produce small parts.

Trends & Themes in the Medical Device Market

n last year’s SME Medical Manufacturing Yearbook, P&M Corporate Finance provided an update on regulatory, reimbursement, M&A and venture capital activity. This year’s article will address several of the same areas, as well as provide an outlook for 2012.

Materials Trek

Additive veteran Andrew Graves boldly goes where no materials expert has gone before.