Sam Brusco, Associate Editor11.14.23
Asensus Surgical has begun an agreement with Flex for design and advanced manufacturing services for Asensus’ LUNA surgical system, a surgical robotics platform.
Flex will provide design for manufacturing (DFM) services to assess and improve LUNA’s manufacturability.
"LUNA is poised to revolutionize the way surgery is performed, and our top priority is to get the platform to market as quickly and reliably as possible. Flex’s proven track record of delivering complex electromechanical systems across diverse industries and deep understanding of the complex requirements for medical devices will enable us to accelerate time-to-market for our LUNA platform,” Asensus president and CEO Anthony Fernando told the press. “Flex’s focused portfolio of advanced manufacturing capabilities and trusted supply chain network will also be instrumental in scaling LUNA globally.”
"The rapid advancement of surgical robotics technology has the potential to significantly enhance precision and technique in surgeries, transforming patient care globally,” added Randy Clark, President, Health Solutions, Flex. “Our collaboration with Asensus Surgical will enable them to deliver the LUNA platform to market faster, reliably, and sustainably, making next-generation surgical robotics solutions more accessible to patients worldwide.”
Asensus revealed the next-generation LUNA system in February 2023. The system features advanced minimally invasive instrumentation, the first-ever digital interface between surgeon and console, and improved clinical intelligence tools.
Flex will provide design for manufacturing (DFM) services to assess and improve LUNA’s manufacturability.
"LUNA is poised to revolutionize the way surgery is performed, and our top priority is to get the platform to market as quickly and reliably as possible. Flex’s proven track record of delivering complex electromechanical systems across diverse industries and deep understanding of the complex requirements for medical devices will enable us to accelerate time-to-market for our LUNA platform,” Asensus president and CEO Anthony Fernando told the press. “Flex’s focused portfolio of advanced manufacturing capabilities and trusted supply chain network will also be instrumental in scaling LUNA globally.”
"The rapid advancement of surgical robotics technology has the potential to significantly enhance precision and technique in surgeries, transforming patient care globally,” added Randy Clark, President, Health Solutions, Flex. “Our collaboration with Asensus Surgical will enable them to deliver the LUNA platform to market faster, reliably, and sustainably, making next-generation surgical robotics solutions more accessible to patients worldwide.”
Asensus revealed the next-generation LUNA system in February 2023. The system features advanced minimally invasive instrumentation, the first-ever digital interface between surgeon and console, and improved clinical intelligence tools.