We are an industry pioneer in compression molding of foams to create three-dimensional parts. It is best utilized when contoured shapes are needed using a single material or multi-layer composites.
For over a half a century, UFP MedTech has built its reputation as the go-to source for thermoplastic welding of medical devices. It is the preferred method over gluing or hot air due to the creation of very robust hermetic seals.
High-speed die cutting involves feeding a material into a press where it is cut into shapes of a predetermined size. Since sophisticated parts with a high level of quality control can be produced, this process is highly suited for medical components utilizing a range of foams and films.
Vacuum forming is a process in which a sheet of plastic is heated to an optimal temperature, stretched onto a mold, and forced against the mold by a vacuum. It is an ideal solution when large parts or complex shapes are needed.
For medical devices, making sure hermetic seals are leak free or that liquids are administered precisely and consistently is at the core of what we do. UFP MedTech excels at joining difficult to weld materials and creating highly functional composites to enhance physical properties.
UFP MedTech employs various post-extrusion processes such as hole punching, cutting, machining, printing, and insert molding to create a finished component or product.
Lamination is most often used when there is a need to create a composite material, which is the combination of multiple materials such as foam-to-fabric, foam-to-film, or foam-to-foam. Our expertise at creating highly functional composites from hard to join materials ensures the optimal product for each application.
Various methods of printing can be deployed depending on the chosen material, information to be printed, and usage environment of the final product. Examples include pad, inkjet, and laser.
UFP MedTech has manufacturing plants that are ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered, and which house multiple ISO Class 8 and ISO Class 7 cleanrooms and controlled environments.