Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer09.09.19
Assembly and automation are still going strong as medical device manufacturers (MDMs) continue to outsource these services to trusted contract manufacturers (CMs). Needs vary widely from project to project, depending on device design, complexity, materials, production volume, and end-use application. Sometimes the solution is obvious and straightforward; other projects require some creativity and innovation. Automation, in particular, is in high demand for maximizing quality, eliminating variables that impact reliability, reducing costs, and speeding up time to market. Automation manufacturers see the need for advanced equipment and continue to bring out new models with added capabilities that improve assembly operations.
“Expanding global demand for low-cost healthcare, coupled with rising labor costs and increased quality demands, are creating a perfect storm fueling the demand for automation,” said Mark Burzynski, president of The Arthur G. Russell Company, a Bristol, Conn.-based designer and builder of custom automated assembly and test systems for the high-volume medical device market.
“Automation increases t
“Expanding global demand for low-cost healthcare, coupled with rising labor costs and increased quality demands, are creating a perfect storm fueling the demand for automation,” said Mark Burzynski, president of The Arthur G. Russell Company, a Bristol, Conn.-based designer and builder of custom automated assembly and test systems for the high-volume medical device market.
“Automation increases t
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