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Acuity Surgical Devices acquired an AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine. This marks a milestone as Acuity Surgical shifts to a sole-source model, emphasizing the vertical integration of its manufacturing processes to enhance control over cost, lead times, and quality.
This shift to in-house manufacturing offers significant benefits:
- Enhanced Quality and Throughput: The FormUp 350 provides high quality and throughput compared to platforms used by their previous contract manufacturing networks. Parts are manufactured with fewer support structures and deliver exceptional surface finish as printed thanks to the roller recoating system offered by AddUp.
- Complete Control Over Manufacturing Costs: By eliminating the dependency on external suppliers, Acuity Surgical can reduce lead times, ensuring faster delivery to customers.
- Streamlined R&D Processes: With additive manufacturing capabilities in-house, the company can expedite the development and production of new designs. This allows for rapid prototyping and quicker timelines to regulatory submissions, substantially reducing the cost and overall development cycle.
Acuity Surgical’s decision to adopt the FormUp 350 was driven by its surface finish and throughput capabilities. The machine’s larger platform (350mm x 350mm x 350mm) allows for more implants to be produced in a single build, while the high quality surface finish and reduced need for support structures significantly reduced the need for post-processing.
Prior to the efforts to consolidate and shift their legacy product lines to the FormUp 350, AddUp partnered with Acuity Surgical to assist in the validation process for these existing products. AddUp has a history of working with medical device OEMs as they have brought new products to market or made the shift to the FormUp 350 to take advantage of its throughput capabilities and high-quality output.
“Partnering with AddUp and integrating the FormUp 350 into our manufacturing process represents a pivotal moment for Acuity Surgical,” explained Bryan Cowan, CEO of Acuity Surgical. “This collaboration not only enhances our production capabilities but also aligns with our commitment to delivering the highest quality products to our customers.”
Source: AddUp
