Rising to the Challenge of Zero Defect Molding

Supplier: 
Helix Medical

This case study explores how to enable high level parametric release and a need for expanded capacity for a complex molded component.

THE CHALLENGE: Rethinking a complex supply chain issue – A global medical device manufacturer’s challenge to remediate a 6 month backlog for a vascular end-use medical component proved too daunting for conventional thinking. The backlog condition of supply positioned Helix Medical with the opportunity to rethink and innovate a solution to the problematic molding conditions for this strategic customer.