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In overmolded surgical instruments, success depends less on automation and more on the judgment of skilled teams who understand materials, tooling and process inside out. Written by Engineering Manager Aaron Zimmerman and published by Medical Design Briefs, this article looks at what it requires to deliver reliability when patient outcomes are on the line. A few takeaways from the article: Bonding silicone to metal requires meticulous surface preparation that's difficult to automate High-mix, low-volume production means components are often inspected individually, not just sampled Vertical transfer molding offers faster changeovers and less waste than conventional injection molding Quality is a system woven through every step, not a single checkpoint

In a new contribution for Medical Design & Outsourcing, our Engineering Manager Aaron Zimmerman explains why overmolding surgical instruments is akin to skilled craftsmanship. He covers: The multi-stage surface preparation that makes silicone adhere to stainless steel How material choices shift across silicone, thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastic polyurethane Why vertical transfer molding suits high-mix, low-volume production Where rigorous process documentation meets hands-on operator expertise It's a great look at the technical knowledge, material expertise and finesse behind instruments that surgeons rely on every day.

In a new article from Today's Medical Developments, our own Dan Sanchez explores how tighter tolerances, stricter quality demands and increasingly complex geometries are reshaping what device companies need from their extrusion partners. He breaks down where challenges most often arise, from material selection to speed to market, and explains why early collaboration with an experienced partner can make all the difference in bringing implant-critical components to life.

Cardiovascular implants demand materials that won't corrode, degrade or fail inside the human body. Increasingly, high-performance plastics are meeting that challenge. In a new article for Medical Product Outsourcing, Trelleborg's own Vincent Etchen explores how HPPs like PEEK and polyurethane are powering medtech innovation. From biostable lead insulation to corrosion-resistant implantable components, these polymers offer real advantages over traditional metals: Lighter weight for more comfortable, less invasive devices Corrosion resistance that avoids bio-toxicity in long-term implants Customizable properties, from radiopaque compounds for imaging to fillers that fine-tune biocompatibility For teams designing the next generation of cardiac devices, understanding these materials is key to turning ambitious designs into reliable, life-saving reality.

The expansion of our Northborough facility includes increased capacity for extrusion, molding and assembly and a total of 13,000 square feet/1,208 meters of ISO8 cleanroom space. This space is ready to supports biopharmaceutical companies to improve patient quality of life with safe, effective, and timely, biological therapeutics. Learn more about our capabilities and why the BioPharmaPro™ portfolio is ideal for use in numerous critical biopharmaceutical processing applications and supports companies from small batch through to serial production.

Interested in streamlining your biopharma manufacturing process? Discover how near-sourcing with Trelleborg can enhance efficiency, reduce lead times and support sustainability goals.