Because medical equipment and medical devices directly impact the patient’s health and safety, any error in manufacturing these products can be costly–even costing the patient’s life. This makes medical device manufacturing incredibly high-risk.
Laser Capabilities
Laser Ablation Saves You Time & Money
Laser Cleaning is Precise and Highly Controllable
Laser ablation is a subtractive machining method of cleaning. This high-throughput process consistently cleans parts with no surface contamination or degradation. A laser beam essentially vaporizes material with incredible precision. We have total … Read Full Article
Part Marking for the Medical Industry
In 2007, Congress passed legislation directing the FDA to develop regulations establishing a unique device identification (UDI) system for medical devices.
Part marking helps the FDA identify product problems quickly, target recalls better, and improve patient safety. Part marking also … Read Full Article
The History of the Laser
Many people contributed to the invention of the laser. More than 55,000 patents involving the laser have been granted in the United States.
The word LASER is an acronym that stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” In … Read Full Article
Why Parts Marking is Important
Why Are Parts Marked?
There are good reasons it is common practice for machine shops and parts manufacturers to mark parts.
- Part numbers are used for easy identification
- Serial numbers add traceability
- Bar codes simplify inventory record keeping
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