Many innovative, next-generation medical devices and components can only be made with additive manufacturing By Tyler Stark, Senior Director of Additive Manufacturing and Innovation, Spectrum Plastics Group Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, comprises an innovative suite of advanced technologies that enable the fabrication of a variety of components and products, with remarkably […]
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Laser manufacturing of high-precision medical products
By Matthew Nipper, Spectrum Plastics Group, Director of Engineering Laser micromachining is among the highest-precision processes utilized in medical device manufacturing. In fact, lasers are often the only option capable of producing certain delicate features, especially in thin or sensitive materials. Lasers can cut micron-sized features quickly with sub-micron tolerances, without defects—thereby reducing or eliminating […]
Natus Medical appoints new president and CEO
Natus Medical recently announced that it appointed Thomas Sullivan as president and CEO, effective December 27. Sullivan previously served as president and CEO of medical device global contract manufacturer Spectrum Plastics. He has also held numerous leadership roles at A&E Medical, Symmetry Surgical and Symmetry Medical. In addition, he held executive positions at Johnson & […]