Tooling Changeover on a MicroLAB System
This video demonstrates a tooling changeover on the Thermal Press International (TPI) MicroLAB Thermal Press system, highlighting the platform’s flexibility for precision thermal assembly applications requiring repeatable setup precedures and process control. The MicroLAB system is designed for compact and miniature assembly applications commonly found in medical device manufacturing, microfluidics, electronics assembly, diagnostic devices, wearable […]
Thermal Assembly vs Ultrasonic Welding in Medical Device Manufacturing
Introduction Medical device manufacturers face unique challenges when selecting plastic assembly methods. Every joining process must balance reliability, cleanliness, scalability, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Choosing the wrong method can increase scrap, reduce throughput, complicate validation, and introduce risks that affect long-term product performance and regulatory confidence. Two of the most widely considered technologies for […]
Heat Sealing a Boat Port
This video features a C-Series Thermal Press configured to hea seal a boat port onto an IV bag, a critical application in medical fluid management where seal integrity and consistency are essential. Port and fitment sealing requires precise control of heat, pressure, and alignment to ensure a reliable, leak-proof bond between the port and flexible […]
Heat Sealing an Impeller Base
This video showcases a standard Dual C-Series machine designed for heat sealing a large impeller base to a bioreactor bag. This type of application is commonly found in biopharmaceutical and single-use process environments, where reliable, repeatable seals are critical to maintaining sterile conditions and product integrity. The Dual C-Series configuration allows for efficient handling of […]
Port Sealer in Action
The Port Sealer Thermal Press shown in this video is engineered to deliver precise, repeatable heat sealing of ports and fitments across a wide range of medical and fluid management applications. The system utilizes interchangeable, precision-machined Delrin nests – visible as the white ring beneath the port – to securely locate and support each component […]
2-Up Boat Port Heat Sealing
This video features a C-Series Thermal Press configured for 2-up boat port heat sealing on medical-grade bags, enabling increased throughput while maintaining precise control. Applications like this require consistent sealing performance across multiple parts within a single cycle, making accurate fixturing and alignment critical. The system utilizes highly specialized tooling designed to securely locate and […]
Heat Sealing an Array of Small Vials
This video highlights a Thermal Press International C-Series machine performing precision foil heat sealing on an array of small vials. The process is designed to deliver accurate, repeatable seals for small-format vial applications where consistency and alignment are critical. In this application, the eight vials are loaded into a custom-designed fixture that supports proper positioning […]
Thermally Welding a Wearable Medical Device in an R&D Environment
This video showcases thermal welding of an adhesive patch to a wearable medical device using a C-Series machine in an R&D setting. Applications like this are common in wearable and skin-contact medical devices, where secure bonding and material compatibility are critical to both performance and patient safety. In this process, the adhesive patch is precisely […]
Reshoring Medical Device Manufacturing
As medical device manufacturers consider reshoring production to the USA to avoid import tariffs, they face challenges such as improving supply chain resilience and ensuring a cost-effective and timely transition. With nearly 50 years of industry expertise, Thermal Press International (TPI) provides turnkey thermal press solutions that streamline medical device assembly and domestic manufacturing. Why […]
Streamlining Medical Device Assembly
In an ever-evolving medical landscape, flawless assembly of every unit, every time, is imperative. Our automated medical device assembly equipment empowers your organization to meet demand while ensuring a seamless, high-quality manufacturing process. Automating Medical Device Assembly As the demand for medical devices continues to surge, Thermal Press International (TPI) offers innovative manufacturing and automation […]