Resonetics announced today that it has acquired the medical business of Hutchinson Technology (HTI). Based in Hutchinson, Minn., HTI has developed a number of proprietary manufacturing processes to fabricate and assemble tight-tolerance metal components for devices used to seal vessels in many types of surgery, according to Resonetics. The company also has processes to chemically etch blades, create […]
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Enhanced Catheter Performance Made Possible with Laser Cut Tubing
Intro: Resonetics PRIME Laser Cut™ offers medical device designers a new and fresh option for developing the latest life saving catheters and delivery systems. Laser cut tubing (LCT) has been used in medical device manufacturing for over 30 years with major advancements following the push for miniaturization for minimally invasive procedures. Laser cutting uses a […]
MD&M West exhibitors you need to know
MD&M West — set for Feb. 11-13, 2020 — is billed as the largest medical device manufacturing event in the world. Now in its 35th year, it showcases hundreds of industry suppliers and attracts thousands of medical device industry insiders. Strolling around the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif., visitors will see […]
The Future of Laser Micro Manufacturing in Medical Device Markets
Introduction Laser Micro Manufacturing Technologies and its Impact on Medical Device Manufacturing Laser micro manufacturing is a compilation of technologies developed to address an ever increasing demand for micro-scale manufacturing in the Medical Device and Advanced Diagnostics Markets. These technologies include laser ablation, laser cutting, laser drilling, and laser welding. Each technology addresses a common […]
Resonetics acquires Tru Tech Systems
Resonetics today continued its two-year acquisition spree with the purchase of Tru Tech Systems for an undisclosed amount. “We are excited to welcome the Tru Tech team to Resonetics as customers will benefit greatly from our combined capabilities,” president & CEO Tom Burns said in a press release. “Over the last 24 months, we have completed […]
Resonetics expands Medibrane investment
Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.) today announced that it is making an additional equity investment in and providing debt financing to Medibrane. The company took minority ownership of Israel-based Medibrane as part of its acquisition of STI Laser in November 2018. “Having worked with the founders at Medibrane for the past six months, we’ve grown increasingly excited […]
Resonetics continues buying spree, snaps up Minnesota firm
Resonetics said it has acquired Caribou Technologies (Blaine, Minn.), a supplier of centerless grinding, forming, coiling, machining and laser processing for the medtech industry. In addition to servicing a large number of medical device manufacturers in the Twin Cities market, Caribou has built a strong and growing customer base in high growth market segments around the world, according […]
Resonetics acquires STI Laser Industries
Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.) said today that it has purchased STI Laser Industries (Or Akiva, Israel), a medical device industry supplier of laser processing, nitinol shape setting and electropolishing, and cleanroom assembly and packaging. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1998 by its president and CEO Tovy Sivan, STI has a worldwide business, with […]
Private equity-backed Regatta Medical buys majority stake in Resonetics
Private equity firm GTCR’s portfolio company Regatta Medical said today it acquired a majority stake in Resonetics, with its current team led by CEO Tom Burns slated to continue their roles with the company. The deal, which included an increased investment from previous owner Sverica, is slated to close sometime in early February, Boston-based Sverica […]
Resonetics acquires Aduro Laser
Resonetics announced that it has acquired Aduro Laser. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. “We are very excited to partner with Grayson Beck and Demian Backs, who have created raving fans with Aduro’s disruptive business model,” Tom Burns, Resonetics’ CEO, said. “We share a similar culture with an emphasis on innovation, speed […]
Manufacturing drug device products: challenges and best practices
Integrating a drug with a mechanical device can, in some cases, improve patient outcomes and boost sales. But manufacturing these products is no simple feat: It often requires a specialized contract manufacturer with extensive experience in the field to make a drug-device combo buildable and scalable. There’s a lot to consider when manufacturing a medical […]
