When the smell of bratwurst fills the air and the cool wind has just a bit of moisture in it, you may be traveling between the enormous halls at the Messe Dusseldorf Center in Germany. Anyone who has visited this event in the past knows the sheer volume of attendees and exhibitors, making it difficult to find a company that may be able to aid with an upcoming design or development project.

With this in mind, MPO presents its annual series of Q&A sessions with a number of supply chain companies exhibiting at the show. Perhaps Accumold will have the answers for your current development idea and help you get to the finish line faster. We spoke with Brett Saddoris, technical marketing manager, at the company to get some additional insights on what Accumold does and how it may be able to serve you.

Sean Fenske: What technology or service are you emphasizing at Medica/CompaMed this year?

Brett Saddoris: One of the things we are emphasizing and take great pride in is our strong collaboration with leading medical device manufacturers worldwide. With a team that’s engaged at every stage of the process, from design for manufacturability (DfM) to full production, we ensure our customers’ product development is both efficient and cost-effective.

Fenske: What’s the most common challenge customers inquire about and how do you address it?

Saddoris: The medical device sector consistently demands ever smaller components and products that require increasingly stringent precision, often down to micron-level tolerances. To meet these requirements, manufacturers need processes that deliver flawless repeatability and zero failure rates—critical for products intended for safety-sensitive applications. Through innovation and close collaboration, Accumold has risen to this challenge, gaining global recognition for our expertise in producing highly intricate plastic parts with extreme precision, often measured at the micron level.

Fenske: If you could give one piece of advice to companies seeking a manufacturing partner before they make a decision, what would it be?

Saddoris: When selecting a micro molder, we encourage potential customers to evaluate everything the molder can offer. Consider their experience and whether they provide support throughout the entire project, from DfM to scalable production. Also, assess if they have an in-house tool room, a dedicated quality team, and a well-defined process.

Fenske: What are the forces driving medical device manufacturers to seek your technology/services over doing it in-house?

Saddoris: The simple answer is experience. Since 1985, we have built an unmatched level of expertise, positioning us as both the largest and most experienced micro molder worldwide. This gives our clients the advantage of partnering with a stable, reliable company capable of delivering cost-effective solutions and scaling to full mass production when required.

Fenske: In what ways is your company able to aid in getting a product (project) to market faster?

Saddoris: One of Accumold’s unique strengths lies in its vertical integration, enabling us to serve as a comprehensive partner in the design and manufacturing of medical devices. Offering a full suite of services under one roof, we support customers with everything from material and design guidance to tool fabrication, proprietary molding processes, and advanced metrology. Additionally, we provide automated assembly and other services that streamline product development for optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and speed to market.

Accumold is located at Medica/CompaMed in Hall 8B, Booth/Stand G21.