In the medical industry, time-to-market is often a determining factor in a product’s success. Medical device manufacturers (OEMs) are under increasing pressure to speed up the time-to-market of their innovations, while at the same time having to comply with standards and directives.
LTP offers plastic cover solutions specially adapted to the needs of the medical sector, enabling the rapid production of functional prototypes for tests or presentations at trade fairs or customer meetings.
Plastic Covers for the Medical Sector: Combining Flexibility and Speed
Plastic covers offer many advantages for companies in the medical sector. Thanks to the LTP plastic sheet bending technology, it is possible to rapidly design customised housings or covers for medical equipment without the need for any moulds or special tooling. This process is ideal for small and medium-scale projects (5-5,000 per year), where agility and flexibility are of utmost importance.
Unlike solutions requiring expensive and time-consuming moulds, LTP designs and manufactures prototypes and first versions in record time.
- Prototype lead times: 2 – 6 weeks
- Series production lead times: 4 – 8 weeks
With around 400 made-to-measure designs per year, 1/3 of which are for the medical sector, LTP is familiar with the rigorous standards of the medical sector (ISO13485). This facilitates the testing and certification phases.
Can a medical device be sterilised with a plastic cover?
Sterilisation is a crucial requirement for medical devices. A question frequently asked by manufacturers is whether a plastic casing or cover can meet sterilisation standards. The answer is yes, as long as the plastic material is chosen carefully according to the type of sterilisation used.
Some plastics are compatible with common sterilisation methods, such as steam, gamma radiation or ethylene oxide. At LTP, we can advise you on the choice of material and finish to ensure that your housing complies with sterilisation requirements, while retaining its functionality and durability.
Show Case: A Functional Model for a Trade Fair
An OEM in the medical sector needed to quickly present a new device at an international trade fair. The aim: to test market interest and demonstrate the device’s functionality. Thanks to LTP’s flexible process, an initial bespoke plastic cover model was designed and delivered in record time. The device was then exhibited at the show, attracting interest and positive feedback from healthcare professionals and investors.
For over 35 years, LTP has been supporting medical device manufacturers with made-to-measure plastic cover solutions that made without moulds and quick to implement. Do you have a project in mind? Contact us today for a free consultation. Request your custom prototype to accelerate your time-to-market and win over your customers right from the early stages of development.
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