Why would I want to be punched in the eye?
Posted August 11th, 2016 in Technical Updates
Punched eyes and drilled hole processes can leave sharp edges. Formed eyes have smooth, rounded edges that minimize tissue trauma.
Plastic forming process method
Posted August 11th, 2016 in Technical Updates
Vante and PlasticWeld products utilize induction heating. This is a process that uses radio frequency energy broadcast through a specially formed cylindrical coil to heat up metal objects that are placed inside the coil. The process is very controllable, precise and repeatable. Induction heating is used to heat a forming die to a specific temperature as the […]
How are the molds cooled?
Posted August 11th, 2016 in Technical Updates
Vante’s systems utilize compressed air and do not require chillers of any type thus reducing overall maintenance cost and eliminating the potential for contamination of a clean room environment. PlasticWeld machines require a water chiller. Sometimes a vortex air chiller can we incorporated into the design as well. The water chiller module size is XXXXXXX and […]
Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires PlasticWeld Systems
Posted November 2nd, 2015 in News
November 02, 2015 15:47 ET http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/machine-solutions-inc-acquires-plasticweld-systems-2069393.htm Plastic-Forming Technology Companies Join Forces to Improve Service to Medical Device Manufacturers FLAGSTAFF, AZ–(Marketwired – Nov 2, 2015) – Machine Solutions Inc. (“Machine Solutions”) announced today that it has acquired PlasticWeld Systems (“PlasticWeld Systems”). The acquisition boosts Machine Solutions’ ability to serve the medical device manufacturing market. PlasticWeld Systems, headquartered […]
MACHINE SOLUTIONS INC. ACQUIRES STEEGER USA
Posted December 18th, 2014 in News
FLAGSTAFF, AZ–(Marketwired – Dec 18, 2014) – Machine Solutions Inc. (“Machine Solutions”) continues to grow its presence in the medical device manufacturing equipment market as evidenced by today’s announcement that it has acquired Steeger USA. With headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Steeger USA is the leading manufacturer of braiding equipment for the medical device industry. […]
CAID AUTOMATION AND VANTE NOW USING ROBOTIC SOLUTIONS TO SAVE CLIENTS TIME AND MONEY, WHILE IMPROVING YIELD
Posted June 22nd, 2014 in News
CAID Automation has designed an integrated robotic solution that automatically feeds catheter components into Vante thermo forming equipment. This manufacturing solution automatically performs the thermo forming process, unloads the completed catheters, inspects them using vision systems, transfers them to the next process and segregates out the rejected parts. This automation means that Vante’s customers no […]
VANTE EXPANDS MANDREL CAPABILITIES
Posted March 22nd, 2014 in News
Vante Inc. has expanded its machine shop capacity and capability with new advanced mandrel fabrication equipment. “Vante is now able to provide improved customer support through our new mandrel capability, since they no longer need to source their mandrels from a third party,” said the company’s president, Brent Fausett. “They can simply contact Vante, the […]
TUBING STRETCHES THE LIMITS OF PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Posted November 22nd, 2013 in News
avid Joyce, Vante Aftermarket Leader, quoted in Medical Product Outsourcing article TUBING STRETCHES THE LIMITS OF PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY Tubing manufacturers are being asked to reduce outside diameters while still maintaining or increasing functionality. Life’s pretty busy for tubing manufacturers these days. OEMs keep pushing the limits of manufacturing science with smaller diameters, thinner walls and […]
VANTE, A MACHINE SOLUTIONS, INC. COMPANY, EXPANDS ADVANCED MANDREL CAPABILITIES
Posted October 22nd, 2013 in News
TUCSON, AZ–(Marketwired – Oct 25, 2013) – Vante, a global leader in radiofrequency thermal forming equipment, has recently expanded its machine shop capacity and capability with brand new advanced mandrel fabrication equipment. Having provided mandrels for years in conjunction with their proprietary molds, this expansion means that Vante is now truly a one-stop shop for client […]
MACHINE SOLUTIONS INC. ACQUIRES VANTE INC.
Posted September 3rd, 2013 in News
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – September 3, 2013 – Machine Solutions Inc. expands its presence in the medical device manufacturing equipment market with the announcement today that it has acquired Vante Inc., formerly privately owned through Engineering & Research Associates, Inc. Vante now becomes a part of Machine Solutions Inc. A global leader in radiofrequency thermal forming […]