Top medical device development companies rely on our services to harness the advantages of digital manufacturing. Whether it’s for connected devices or the mass customization of healthcare products, digital manufacturing speeds up development and market entry through rapid prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production.

Why Do Medical Device Manufacturers Choose Us?

Quick Prototyping

Produce prototypes using production-grade materials for both functional and regulatory testing, or leverage our 3D printing service to print models and organ scans for preview before medical procedures.

Quality Assurance

Simplify the development of FDA Class I and II devices, or non-implantable components, with our molding capabilities designed for high-demand applications and ISO 13485 quality certification.

Small-Batch Production

Scale up production to deliver high-quality end-use parts quickly to the market, while minimizing financial risk through batch production with no minimum order quantity (MOQ) and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).

Medical-Grade Materials

Select from a wide range of materials, including high-temperature plastics, medical-grade silicone rubber, and 3D-printed micro-resolution and microfluidic components, alongside many other plastic, metal, and elastomeric options.

Just-in-Time Production

Enhance supply chain flexibility by ordering fast-turnaround parts as needed, no matter which phase of development you are in.

Your Reliable Partner in Medical Device Development

Our process is designed for speed, quality, and technical precision. By partnering with us, you can optimize your design, fast-track your development timeline, and receive support from prototyping to final production.

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It’s now an integral part of our design and R&D process… Ordering a mold for a medical device part from AIXI is simpler for me than paying my mortgage online.

Medical Injection Molding

Speed up the development of FDA Class I and II devices, or non-implantable components, with our medical injection molding services, featuring steel tooling, cleanroom environments, and ISO 13485 quality certification.

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Parker Hannifin Develops Robotic Exoskeleton Using Digital Manufacturing at AIXI
Engineers at Parker Hannifin, a leader in motion and control technology, required a faster development process and reduced design risk for their robotic exoskeleton. By leveraging a mix of digital manufacturing technologies and automated quoting, they were able to iterate designs rapidly while maintaining quick time-to-market.

What Materials Are Ideal for Medical Applications?

High-Temperature Plastics: Materials like PEEK and PEI (Ultem) provide excellent resistance to high temperatures and creep, making them suitable for applications that require sterilization.

Medical-Grade Silicone Rubber: Dow Corning’s QP1-250 offers outstanding thermal, chemical, and electrical resistance. Its biocompatibility makes it ideal for applications involving skin contact.

Carbon RPU and FPU: Carbon DLS utilizes rigid and semi-rigid polyurethane materials to create functional parts, perfect for late-stage prototyping or end-use medical devices.

Micro-Resolution: MicroFine™ (available in green and gray) is a proprietary material developed by AIXI to create complex 3D-printed parts with micro-sized features as small as 0.0025 inches.

Microfluidics: Watershed (ABS-like) and Accura 60 (PC-like) are clear materials perfect for microfluidic parts and transparent components, such as lenses and housings.

Medical Alloys: A wide selection of over 20 metal material options is available for medical components and instrumentation, including both machined and 3D-printed metals, as well as sheet metal. Metals like titanium and Inconel offer high-temperature resistance, while various stainless steel materials provide corrosion resistance and strength.

TYPICAL MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Our services and processes are specifically designed to meet the needs of the medical industry. Some of the common applications include:

  • Handheld medical devices
  • Surgical tools and instruments
  • Enclosures and protective housings
  • Ventilation equipment
  • Implantable device prototypes
  • Prosthetic parts
  • Microfluidic components
  • Wearable health devices
  • Cartridges and dispensers