Our Client
A recognized world leader in biochips and micro-fabrication of solid-state diagnostic devices. Their products comprise a range of acute-care tests run on a general purpose patient-side blood analyzer. The product uses wireless smart card technology requiring very tight tolerances.
The Challenge
- To improve the manufacturing yield of a cartridge used in a handheld blood analyzer for point-of-care testing
- The label in the blood testing cartridge had to be precisely placed to a tolerance of +/– 0.2 millimeters or the unit would not function
- Bottom labels required tight tolerance die-cuts to accommodate automatic process equipment
- Labels required quality testing to medical standards before shipping.
The Solution
- A close working partnership with the customer’s product development team
- Developed a converting process designed for the manufacture of tight tolerance components
- Continuous QA monitoring using specialized measuring equipment and highly trained operators
The Outcome
- Continuous process improvement
- Improved component design with continued cost reductions
- The ability to maintain medical grade standards and high product compliance while delivery a quality product
- Greater performance and efficiency
