As part of our contract manufacturing services, we manufacture and source a wide range of plastic moulded components and assemblies for medical devices, all of which required routine dimensional inspection during manufacturing and at goods receipt.
Due to the complexity of the parts and the tight tolerances required for final product performance, inspection processes were both technically demanding and critical to maintaining quality standards.
Existing inspection methods relied on a combination of touch Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), optical systems, and manual gauges.
This created several inefficiencies:
Capacity constraints were becoming a significant concern, with utilisation forecast to reach 86%, leaving minimal headroom for future growth.
Additionally, the existing metrology infrastructure presented further risks:
Together, these factors highlighted the need for a more scalable, efficient, and future-proof inspection solution.
The approach taken was to evaluate and implement an advanced CT (Computed Tomography) scanning strategy for high-volume inspection of complex moulded parts.
A cross-functional team assessed both upgrading existing technologies and adopting alternative approaches, ultimately selecting CT scanning as the optimal solution due to its flexibility, accuracy, and scalability.
To ensure the solution met operational and regulatory needs, key requirements were defined:
A partnership was established with a specialist supplier to develop a tailored system, incorporating:
This solution provided a step-change in both capability and efficiency compared to traditional metrology systems.
Quvara deployed a combination of engineering, quality, and digital integration expertise:
This ensured the final system was not only technically capable but fully aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
The implementation of CT scanning delivered immediate and measurable improvements:
Beyond capacity gains, the solution strengthened technical robustness and quality assurance, positioning the operation for continued growth while maintaining high compliance standards.
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