Edge Precision Manufacturing

Happy Halloween from the Edge Precision team! We’re getting into the spirit with a bit of costume fun! From a very festive banana and pickle to Ripley from Alien, a web-tangling spider, and our beloved office mascot, Fin the Shark (rocking his witch hat in style), our team is celebrating with a mix of laughs and spooky vibes. But here’s a question for all the Alien fans: Do you remember cat’s name? Drop your answer in the comments! #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Manufacturing #Engineering

Edge is pleased to announce its first U.S. patent for its redeveloped compression molding technology! From our CEO Andrew Kamholz : "Six years ago, Edge completely reimagined how molding of precision plastic parts could be done. The result is parts that meet or exceed every geometric and optical tolerance achievable by injection molding. This U.S. patent is the first in a series protecting the technology developed by Edge's team." This achievement highlights our commitment to enhancing manufacturing processes and enables us to deliver consistently exceptional quality and performance for our customers. To stay up-to-date with our latest developments, follow us: https://lnkd.in/eggtMm9u #patent #manufacturing #molding #plasticparts #engineering

Our latest breakthrough: high precision through holes in ultra-thin plastic film! We are able to make many different configurations; shown here are 70 µm through-holes in a 30 µm thick film. This advancement pushes the boundaries of micro-molding technology, offering exciting opportunities for life sciences and biotech innovation. Join us as we redefine precision in manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/eggtMm9u #precisionmolding #biotech #lifescience #manufacturing

Edge's molding technology enables unique solutions. One amazing example is a CGT device designed to separate white blood cells from whole blood. The parts themselves are extremely large, with dense micropost arrays across dozens of parallelized microfluidic channels. Edge was the only vendor that provided a cost-effective solution for offering a high-aspect-ratio structure in plastic. Advantages we brought to the table included: • Fabricating multiple design iterations during product development, including testing with different thermoplastic materials and geometries • Taking the product through full validation under 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 requirement • Manufacturing in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom, suitable for use as a disposable medical device This project demonstrates our capacity to solve intricate manufacturing challenges in the medical field, contributing to advancements in CGT technology. Explore more of our innovative solutions: https://lnkd.in/ekMneWU2 #CellAndGeneTherapy #MedicalDevices #Manufacturing #Innovation

It might seem unusual to see a pipette and graduated cylinder at a contract manufacturer specializing in precision molding, but at Edge, innovation never stops. Our material scientist, Koichi Ikeda, is hard at work in our R&D center, running material tests to continually improve our processes. By blending advanced science with precision manufacturing, we're able to push our capabilities and deliver even more value to our clients. #ResearchandDevelopment #PrecisionMolding #MaterialScience #Manufacturing

We just launched our Microwell Calculator! Designing complex parts just got simpler. Our easy-to-use tool helps you calculate microwell dimensions in seconds. You can size the wells anywhere from 1 µm to 1 mm diameter, with spacing as close as 1 µm, and the calculator will tell you how many can fit on a part. Whether you’re working with droplets, cells, or beads, this calculator gives you precise insights into wellcount, spacing, and part footprint—so you can streamline your next project with confidence. Try it out now: https://lnkd.in/eJwR7YyT #Manufacturing #Molding #MicrowellCalculator #EngineeringTools

Edge partnered with a leading biotech company to develop a circulating tumor cell isolation device which is currently on the market. The device’s requirements were anything but simple: - Sub-micron feature precision across tens of thousands of features - Minimal birefringence and low background fluorescence for optimal imaging - Tightly controlled flatness across the entire part for consistent z-height focal planes For over a decade, Edge has been the trusted supplier for this device's core backbone, consistently delivering precision parts without requiring tool replacements. We also refined inspection and sampling to optimize costs without compromising on quality. Explore our featured projects to see how Edge’s expertise and teamwork help our customers succeed: https://lnkd.in/ekMneWU2 #Manufacturing #Engineering #MedicalDevice #Biotechnology

Here’s a glimpse of our team in action, being trained on our new piece of manufacturing technology: the Dukane laser welding system. This advanced system enables us to increase production volumes while reducing part costs compared to other assembly technologies. We're excited to see the impact this will have on our manufacturing processes and the value we deliver. Continuously improving our manufacturing capabilities is key to providing more value to our customers—it's one of our top priorities. Join us as we redefine precision in manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/eggtMm9u #manufacturing #engineering #laserwelding #technology

Edge likes to show off our molding technology by offering our customers a sample part. This part features 1430R COP material and an array of microwells that are 50um diameter, 50um deep with a 10um spacing demonstrating a 5:1 aspect ratio with this configuration. Request a sample here: https://lnkd.in/etjA99ta

Why should you consider compression molding? Here's an example of how Edge saved a customer's product by switching them over from injection molding. This customer found out, after launch, that the plastic-to-plastic bond in their product, created between two injection molded parts, failed after a number of weeks. Internal stresses introduced as part of the injection molding process caused the parts to delaminate over time. This was on top of an already poor yield for parts that simply cracked during the initial bonding step. Compression molded parts have far less internal stress, and this customer found that making a simple swap of an Edge compression molded part dramatically increased both their manufacturing yield as well as the shelf like of the product. We love challenges like this, and are dedicated to solving them using our novel manufacturing technology. Explore our featured projects to see how Edge’s expertise and teamwork help our customers succeed: https://lnkd.in/ekMneWU2 #Manufacturing #Engineering #ThermalCompressionMolding #CustomerSuccess