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Precision Medical Device

3 Reasons Why Medical Device Trends Matter

Precision Group is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of both injection-molded plastics and tooling across various industries. We have been around for 30+ years, manufacturing molds and tools for non-invasive medical devices and surgical instruments, among other products.

With medical device manufacturing revenue expecting to rise three percent every year through 2023, we feel it’s important to look at the trends. These innovations will be discussed in May at NPE2018, an event focused on next-generation plastics.

We’ll be attending NPE2018 specifically looking at medical device trends in the areas of new materials, additives, and sustainability.

Now, why are these trends important?

REASON #1: ENHANCE CAPABILITIES

Using the right materials and additives increases the strength, flexibility, and customization options for medical devices and surgical instruments. This means greater capabilities, higher accuracy, and increased patient comfort. What more can you ask for?

REASON #2: IMPROVE PROCESSES

The right materials can improve your medical device’s performance and decrease the production time, getting it in your hands faster so you can get a feel for the size and how it works. Before the medical device launches, you’ll also be able to make changes to the design easier since certain additives offer greater prototype options. Once your product is approved, it can hit the market early.

REASON #3: MINIMIZE WASTE AND LOWER PRODUCTION COSTS

Sustainable non-invasive medical devices and surgical instruments are more durable. This means higher product lifecycles and fewer products in landfills. By pursuing sustainability, you can also help the environment, reduce production costs, and minimize waste. One of the major sustainability trends is biodegradable bioplastics, which a surgeon may find useful because the product will dissolve eventually without requiring surgery to remove.

At Precision Group, we always strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and deliverability.

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What Can Manufacturing Automation Do For You?

Precision Group is equipped with the most advanced technology in the tool and die industry today. We pride ourselves on staying on top of the latest trends in manufacturing so that we can deliver higher quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

One of the ways manufacturing customers can benefit is through automation. Manufacturing automation is the ability for technology to complete processes without your assistance.

While automation offers obvious benefits such as reduced labor costs for manufacturers, we are here to talk about what it offers to YOU as a customer.

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION CREATES MORE RELIABLE PRODUCTS.

Automation reduces the chance of human error. This means your molding and tooling products will be much more reliable. The process is also repeatable with fewer repairs needed along the way. This saves us both time and money, helping us focus on what matters most: creating a quality product that you can use. With increased precision, your product will last longer and perform better for your company.

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION GETS MORE PRODUCTS TO YOU FASTER.

Due to automation, product output increases significantly. Because you don’t need actual workers to complete the tasks that manufacturing automation takes care of, high volume production is possible. This means that you will get more products at a faster rate, so you can put them to use.

MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION OFFERS MORE CONTROL AND PRODUCT CONSISTENCY.

Manufacturing automation makes corrections easier and faster than ever before. It also ensures products are consistent so you always know what to expect. If you’d like to make changes, automation makes it simple and ensures you don’t lose any time in the revision process. That means that whether you’re creating one product or mass-producing products, the finished results will be consistent across the board.

At Precision Group, we always strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and deliverability.

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Safety Practices in Manufacturing

We have amazing technologies at our fingertips, that improve efficiency, production, precision, and design. However, advanced equipment doesn’t necessarily lead to a safer work environment. In fact, there is a minimal amount of information regarding how to properly handle tools, dies, and molds. Our shop is extremely safe because of the knowledge that is passed down, and because many of our workers have been with us for over 30 years.

We talked about mold maintenance earlier this summer. This is when molds are inverted to clean them out and perform maintenance to remove debris build-up. Inverting a mold can be very dangerous if not done correctly. A 10-ton crane lifting a massive mold requires proper safety precautions.

Safe Shop Environment Factors

  • Adequate overhead hoist above benches.
  • Consistent mold-moving equipment practices, and training.
  • Brightly lit bench work area.
  • Clean floors and satisfactory housekeeping practices.
  • Extreme care with tripping hazards such as hoses and electrical cords on the floor.
  • Excellent shop layout with benches inadequate in size and number and spaced far enough apart to safely work among them.
  • Clearly designated aisles and walkways.
  • Everything has a place, and everything is in its place.
  • Formal safety program where employees are responsible for creating safe, specific repair practices that promote teamwork good safety habits.
Precision Group South 301 Industrial Way La Feria, TX 782559

La Feria Facility Expansion

We are enlarging our La Feria facility to accommodate new equipment and expand our services in South Texas even further. This renovation also creates an inviting office space for our staff and customers.

We are pleased to add these high tech machines:

  • U6 CNC Wire EDM — state-of-the-art machine provides an ideal mix of speed, accuracy, and surface finish capability with larger travels to tackle the most demanding applications
  • Hurco CNC Milling Machine — specifically to process electrodes from graphite
  • Additional U6 solid modeling software for both the La Feria & Reynosa locations