Innovation in thin-walled cannula design unveiled by Accumold at MD&M East conference
Accumold, a leading micro moulding specialist, has recently achieved a significant milestone in the production of thin-walled cannulas, making it possible through a single moulding process. This advancement is set to revolutionize the medical device industry, particularly in the development of minimally invasive and wearable devices.
Accumold's latest innovations in micro moulding for medical devices focus on enhancing production efficiency, enabling new design possibilities, and advancing thin-walled cannula production. The company integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to improve precision and streamline manufacturing processes, optimizing mold designs and operational parameters, and reducing cycle times. This empowers Accumold to increase overall manufacturing throughput significantly.
The new capabilities of Accumold's micro moulding technology support the production of extremely intricate and miniaturized parts, including micro-optics and complex medical components that were previously challenging to produce. This expansion in potential for innovative device features and more functional, compact medical devices opens up a world of possibilities for medical device companies.
Accumold's expertise lies in working with a variety of medical-grade materials, such as PEEK, LCP, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, and Pebax. The company specializes in turning complex designs into scalable, high-precision components for medical devices. This is particularly valuable in the development of minimally invasive and wearable medical devices, where precision and compactness are crucial.
Accumold has over 40 years of experience in producing complex micro components with tolerances down to a few microns. The company's experience in injection moulding of thin wall cannulas allows for wall thicknesses as low as 0.1 mm and supports volumes of up to 40 million parts per year per cell. This technique is a major step forward for minimally invasive devices, enabling the production of smaller, smarter medical components.
Brett Saddoris, Technical Sales Manager at Accumold, stated that this is a major step forward for minimally invasive devices. Visitors to Booth 551 at MD&M East 2025 in New York City, from 20-22 May, can explore how these advanced moulding techniques are enabling smaller, smarter medical components. Attendees can meet the technical team, view micro moulded samples, and discuss how micro moulding for medical devices can accelerate development and reduce time to market.
For more information on micro moulding for medical devices, readers can refer to articles such as "A lesson in injection moulding of thin wall cannulas" in "Medical Plastics Insights", "Navigating the complexities of micro moulding for medical devices" in "Medical Device Manufacturing Insights", and "The role of micromoulding in wearable diabetes devices" in "Medical Plastics Insights". These articles provide valuable insights into the world of micro moulding and its impact on the medical device industry.
- Accumold's advancements in micro moulding for medical devices, using medical-grade materials like PEEK and Pebax, are revolutionizing the industry, especially for the development of minimally invasive and wearable devices, thanks to the integration of AI, leading to improved precision, streamlined manufacturing processes, and reduced cycle times.
- By employing cutting-edge micro moulding techniques, Accumold can produce minute, intricate parts that were previously difficult, such as micro-optics, complex medical components, and thin-walled cannulas, enabling the creation of more functional, compact medical devices and facilitating innovation in healthcare manufacturing, science, technology, and health-and-wellness.
- Readers interested in learning more about Accumold's micro moulding technology and its benefits for the medical device industry can consult articles like "A lesson in injection moulding of thin wall cannulas" in "Medical Plastics Insights", "Navigating the complexities of micro moulding for medical devices" in "Medical Device Manufacturing Insights", and "The role of micromoulding in wearable diabetes devices" in "Medical Plastics Insights".
