Medical micromolding continues to redefine what’s possible in device miniaturization. In a new MPO Magazine feature, MTD Micro Molding joins other leading manufacturers to discuss the latest advancements driving innovation in micro medical device manufacturing. MTD’s team shares how design for manufacturability (DFM), material science, and metrology innovation are improving device performance, reliability, and scalability for next-generation medical applications.
1. Engineering Material Science for Micro Performance
Patrick Haney, R&D Engineer, explains that success at the micro scale depends on engineering around material behavior—not just selecting a resin.
“We’re pushing beyond simply selecting a plastic material and are instead working to fully capitalize on what a material can do.” – Patrick Haney, R&D Engineer, MTD Micro Molding
2. Early DFM Collaboration Minimizes Risk
Account Managers Sherry Bekier and Cheyenne Stack emphasize that engaging MTD early in product development ensures smoother transitions from prototype to production. Open collaboration helps customers refine tolerances, material choices, and manufacturability before costly validation stages.
3. Advancing Metrology and Inspection Precision
CEO Gary Hulecki highlights MTD’s investment in a state-of-the-art 5-axis optical metrology system—streamlining inspection workflows and improving accuracy without lengthy CT scan preparation. The result: faster validation and reliable data for complex geometries.
4. Tooling and Process Innovation
From Kyle Kolb, Tooling Supervisor, to Jason Ward, Project Manager, MTD’s experts describe continuous advancements in micro tooling and process control that enable tighter tolerances and cleaner microfeatures for critical medical components.
5. Integrated Team Approach to Micro Manufacturing
With contributions from Jared Cicio (Molding/Production Manager) and the broader team, MTD demonstrates how a vertically integrated approach—tooling, molding, metrology, and validation under one roof—ensures consistent, scalable results for complex micro medical devices.
The future of medical micromolding depends on cross-functional expertise, advanced metrology, and early design collaboration. See how MTD Micro Molding and other industry leaders are shaping that future in the full MPO Magazine article.