Precision Miniature Molding
Producing more than 150 million molded parts and 20 million insert molded needles annually, Intricon can tackle product platforms with the tightest tolerances and most challenging designs. We offer decades of precision miniature molding experience across a range of applications, including microelectronics, over-molded needles, and specialty devices, to best meet the needs of your device, regardless of volume or complexity.
Best-in-class precision and quality.
We specialize in insert- and injection-molded assemblies.
Our portfolio of options for materials, insertions, and form factors enables us to meet the unique needs of your device. We focus on insert molding to reduce assembly steps, accelerate project timelines, and bring products to market efficiently and economically.
Key Capabilities
- Molding expertise across the full range of volume requirements, from short-run molding with bridge tooling to high-volume SPI class 101 molds
- Ability to achieve tolerances of ±.0005 inches in compliance with ASTM and SPI standards
- Unsurpassed expertise to ensure robustness in Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) process development
- Confidence with a broad range of materials such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK), nylon (PA), polypropylene (PP), liquid crystal polymer (LCP), acrylic (PMMA), polyoxymethylene (POM), polycarbonate (PC) and more
- Reel-to-reel molding techniques to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness
- Portfolio of presses built for insert-molding, including rotary vertical, shuttle, and vertical clamping/horizontal barrels
- Cutting-edge precision for damage-free insertion of micro components with the most intricate designs
- Full range of secondary manufacturing operations such as welding, wire bonding, soldering, part numbering, and/or singulation
Micromedical Capabilities
With over 250 million components and assemblies produced per year, we partner with industry-leading medical device companies to build world-class products that improve people’s lives.
Custom EM Sensors & Assemblies
What we do: Custom electromagnetic sensor designs to address EM performance and size requirements.
Why it matters: Meet induction, resistance, sensitivity, and localization goals while seamlessly integrating within interventional devices.
Precision Molding
What we do: Fully-automated high-volume capabilities, best-in-class needle and insert molding capabilities
Why it matters: Reduces assembly steps, speeds up timelines, and lowers costs for efficient market entry.
Microelectronics
What we do: Microelectronic assembly and circuit design, incorporating ultra-fine pitch circuits with components down to 01005.
Why it matters: Improve performance, reduce cost, and scale efficiently.
Polymer and Metal 3D Printing
What we do: We manufacture high-precision additives for both polymer and metal components.
Why it matters: Accelerates development timelines, reduces material waste, and enables design for intricate medical device components.
Automation
What we do: Design and integrate custom automation into our processes and workflow.
Why it matters: Reduces assembly steps, speeds up timelines, and lowers costs for efficient market entry.
Microcatheters and Access Sheaths
What we do: Precision-engineered microcatheters and access sheaths designed for enhanced navigation, trackability, and compatibility with interventional devices.
Why it matters: Improves procedural efficiency, ensures patient safety, and supports next-gen minimally invasive medical treatments.
What Our Customers Are Saying
I feel lucky to have had such a great supplier for the past 3 years. We accomplished so much together, and I am very appreciative of Intricon’s hard work and commitment to us. Their collaboration and support, especially during the rough times, did not go unnoticed.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Leading Medtech Company
Intricon was identified as our component supplier based on their reputation in the medical device industry, over molding capability, ISO-8 clean room manufacturing capacity, automation ability, and the expertise offered by their team. As an Intricon client, you immediately understand that they are a multifaceted supplier with systems designed to support the full breadth of medical device manufacturing, ranging from material sourcing to finished device assembly, packaging, and labeling.
External Manufacturing, Associate Director
Medical Therapeutics Company
Since the onset of our partnership, Intricon has applied their extensive engineering knowledge and Quality Systems rigor to ensure the components manufactured will be of the highest quality and comply with the associated FDA and ISO requirements. Intricon’s staff are truly what makes the company so impressive and such a valued partner as illustrated via organization of project teams, effective inter and intra organizational communication, strong root cause investigations, and unsurpassed medical device manufacturing knowledge.
Associate Director, External Manufacturing
Gastrointestinal Enzyme-Based Product Company