In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical technology, the materials used to craft devices are as crucial as the innovative designs themselves. Resonetics stands at the forefront by offering advanced nitinol materials and processing that are redefining the boundaries of medical device performance and reliability. What is Nitinol? Nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium, […]
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Contract Product Design & Development: Choose a Partner Based on Expertise
In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical device design and development, one of the most important decisions that companies will face is whether to do product development in-house or contract the process to an outside firm. Bringing a new device to market is a complex lifecycle that demands expertise, precision, and adherence to rigorous regulatory […]
Resonetics names former BD exec Kevin Kelly as CEO
Resonetics today announced that Kevin Kelly was appointed president and CEO of the company, effective immediately. Kelly succeeds Tom Burns, who is retiring and will become the executive chair of the board. “We are all delighted to welcome Kevin as Resonetics’ next CEO. I’ve known Kevin for more than 20 years, and he brings a […]
Sensor technology for medical devices: How fiber optic and electromechanical sensors can be used to improve patient outcomes
Medical procedures continue to advance with the development of new technology and manufacturing capabilities. These advancements led to a need for more device feedback and data during procedures to help guide clinicians to more successful patient outcomes. There are several different types of sensors that can be integrated into medical devices to measure critical inputs […]
Contract manufacturers fuel medtech expansion in Costa Rica
Medical device manufacturing is flourishing in the Central American country, spurred by a host of incentives. This year is seeing a wave of expansions by medtech contract manufacturers in Costa Rica. Medtech OEMs have made the Central American company a manufacturing hub since the 1990s. Major companies operating there include Abbott, Bayer, Boston Scientific, Cardinal […]
Resonetics acquires Distal Solutions
Resonetics today said it completed its acquisition of Distal Solutions for an undisclosed amount. Distal Solutions specializes in the design and development of catheter-based delivery systems for medical devices and implants. Distal’s founder David Rezac will lead Resonetics’s design and development efforts and California market expansion. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical Tubing […]
Precision centerless grinding: Innovative approach to a traditional manufacturing process
Resonetics’ centerless grinding process enables a nearly limitless level of micro-scale geometries for mandrels, guide wires, core wires and catheter components. With expert process knowledge, machine fabrication, automation and 100+ grinding systems, Resonetics has one of the largest, most comprehensive capabilities in the industry. Precision, or centerless, grinding was invented in the early 1920s to […]
Resonetics acquires medical business of Hutchinson Technology
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 […]
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 […]
