Micro Molding for Medtech Is Miniature Magic

Micro molding is in high demand in the medical device industry and molders are using all their skills and the newest equipment to reliably create incredibly small, complex features, even from sensitive materials.

This trend is largely driven by the demand for a growing variety of devices and tools for minimally invasive (MI) procedures. The increased functionality of these devices requires miniaturized features and components, many of which are made with micro molding. As innovation in medical devices grows at a rapid rate, “getting small” is a sought-after feature.

“We are in the midst of the largest boom the micro molding industry has ever seen, with 25% to 30% growth in the past two years,” said Donna Bibber, CEO of Isometric Micro Molding, a New Richmond, Wis.-based custom manufacturer of small to micro-sized injection molded components and ultra-precise automated assemblies. “This accelerated growth is largely attributed to the industry’s need for ultra-precision, tight tolerances, and thin-walled components.”

Miniaturization is often the key to making one-of-a-kind devi