Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer07.22.21
The goal of metal injection molding (MIM) and metal additive manufacturing (metal AM) is the same—to make durable, high-quality metal components, implants, instruments, and other devices. Both methods offer medical device manufacturers (MDMs) and their contract manufacturers (CMs) an alternative to traditional machining.
MIM is well-suited for small, complex geometries and intricately shaped components. It is also a good option for manufacturing medium- to high-volume parts for medical devices for laparoscopic surgeries and other high-volume applications, such as surgical instruments.
“We have used MIM successfully for over 20 years to manufacture millions of parts yearly for single-use surgical instruments, including powered device drive chains, end effectors, connectors, and other applications,” said Steve Santoro, executive vice president for MICRO, a Somerset, N.J.-based full-service contract manufacturer of precision medical devices and provider of injection/insert/metal injection molding services. “MIM is versatile and low-risk from a manufacturing standpoint and used broadly across a range of industri
MIM is well-suited for small, complex geometries and intricately shaped components. It is also a good option for manufacturing medium- to high-volume parts for medical devices for laparoscopic surgeries and other high-volume applications, such as surgical instruments.
“We have used MIM successfully for over 20 years to manufacture millions of parts yearly for single-use surgical instruments, including powered device drive chains, end effectors, connectors, and other applications,” said Steve Santoro, executive vice president for MICRO, a Somerset, N.J.-based full-service contract manufacturer of precision medical devices and provider of injection/insert/metal injection molding services. “MIM is versatile and low-risk from a manufacturing standpoint and used broadly across a range of industri
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