Forerunner Prototyping Services

OEMs working on micro medical designs need to iterate fast and innovate fast—and ultimately get their product to market faster. Prototypes often help in the product development process.

But faster prototypes don’t mean faster speed to market. And prototyping is not a one-size-fits-all type of service.

For example, while 3D printed prototypes are indeed faster and cheaper, they may not provide the most value for the customer. Our customers have found tremendous value in having a prototype of their design in their actual material—including bioabsorbables and overmolded designs—so they can evaluate the physical properties of the part, especially as it may relate to other components on their device.

This is why MTD offers multiple prototyping pathways to best suit each customer’s project needs and goals.

bioabsorbable implant prototype

overmolded medical electronic

overmolded prototype of fully-encapsulated medical circuit board

Micro Medical Prototyping Services

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3D Printing

Better for quick turnaround parts to evaluate fit, form, and function of one or multiple designs

Achievable Tolerances:

+/- 0.002″

Materials for Use:

Photopolymers

Lead Time:

3–5 days

Cost:

$

Micro Machining

Better for quickly evaluating a design in one or multiple thermoplastic materials to receive a part design in your material choice

Achievable Tolerances:

+/- 0.002″

Materials for Use:

Any rigid thermoplastic, including bioabsorbable materials

Lead Time:

1–2 weeks

Cost:

$$

Test Tooling

Better for receiving injection molded prototypes, specifically in softer durometer materials or for overmolded designs

Achievable Tolerances:

+/- 0.001″

Materials for Use:

Any thermoplastic, including bioabsorbable materials

Lead Time:

2–4 weeks

Cost:

$$$

Short-Term Goals with Long-Term Strategy

Our team of engineers and micro experts understand the long-term goals of our medical device customers and can also help with material selection and short-term goals in prototyping stage.

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