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Shawmut is a world leader in innovative soft materials for medical fabric and medical device applications and can provide contract manufacturing services for medical devices using a wide range of composite flexible materials. We specialize in non-woven, woven, knit, and laminated advanced materials for a variety of medical fabrics, apparel and gowns, and medical equipment and devices.

We can handle processes including sewing, RF welding, die cutting, thermoforming, heat sealing, laminating, compression molding, and more. With our engineered fabrics, foams, and barrier films, we can manufacture numerous orthopedic devices, DVT garments, blood pressure cuffs, and thermoformed components. From knits to PVC films, we are always ahead of the latest technologies for medical device engineering.

In addition to materials development, we can take on your manufacturing or assembly project in-house and on-shore, saving critical time and supply chain frustrations. We bring contract manufacturing capabilities from design through packaging to assist our customers by providing components, semi-finished or finished products.

We have the capability to laminate thin barrier films using processes such as flame lamination, rotogravure printing, powder lamination, and more. We also have the resources required for highly precise RF welding, slitting, and die cutting. We can achieve thin film barriers that feature thicknesses as small as 0.0004". Our staff supports the customer across all phases of the product development process, providing concept development, design, concurrent engineering, reverse engineering, logistics, and technical support. Our facilities are equipped to handle virtually any production capacity, from prototyping to high volume runs. We conduct ongoing training, document all our processes, and establish strict guidelines for quality control. Our work conforms to standards by ANSI, DOT, ASTM, ASME, FDA, ISO, MIL-SPEC, RoHS, SAE, and TS.

To learn more about our contract medical device manufacturing services, please contact us or refer to the table below.
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General Information

Consulting and Contract Manufacturing

 N/A Our extensive knowledge across the full spectrum of laminated solution technologies gives us the experience to diagnose and address the parameters surrounding the new product development process. Moreover, we can quickly design and build custom solutions and equipment to address unique needs using small-scale rapid prototype development in our testing labs and prototyping labs.

Once we’ve helped you develop the product of your vision, we can assist you with a wide range of manufacturing services from component assembly, semi-finished product ready to go into your final assembly, to finished and packaged product ready for your distribution chain.

Re-Shoring of Supply Chain

 N/A Although we are a global company across three major continents, the majority of our production facilities are located in the United States and North America. If you are looking to reduce your dependence on distant factories, long transportation voyages, port delays and high transportation costs, we’re here to help.

We have North American facilities dedicated to medical device component materials and assembly production. And we have developed a supply chain based on local and trusted sources that have been vetted over years of integration into our production.

Shorter supply chain, longer trust.

Re-Shoring of Material and Device Development
Re-Shoring of Manufacturing and Assembly
North America Supply Chain of Raw Materials
Lower Freight and Transportation Costs
Rapid Response Supply Chain Timeline
Small-Scale Development and Prototyping Runs
In-House Certified Testing Labs
Over A Century of Advanced Materials Expertise

Custom Design Materials

 N/A Our customers succeed when their products tell a rich and compelling story to the market. Shawmut materials combine functionality with design to help tell that story.

By reputation, people think about us whenever they are looking for a solution to a complex materials problem. We create materials that don’t exist today, to create a better tomorrow for our customers and their customers.

We understand evolving technology and design trends. We work closely with our customers to translate those insights into custom materials with the appearance, texture, and functionality that supports our customer’s design vision.

Whether it’s a moldable, recyclable vegan suede with the perfect texture and a custom surface embossing, or a breathable, autoclavable viral barrier with a sleek technical look, Shawmut brings complex design visions to life.

Value-Added Services

 N/A Yes, we can create advanced composite materials and laminates, but we have also developed a broad range of complimentary value-added product development processes to provide a product to you in a state that is enhanced beyond the traditional laminate.

These advanced process technologies can be leveraged for use around the world and include the following, among others:
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Slitting
  • Sheeting
  • Blanking
  • Die Cutting
  • Printing
  • Radio Frequency (RF) Welding
  • Ultrasonic Welding
  • Sewing
  • Silicone Coating
  • C - Folding
  • Packaging

Specifications

Manufacturing Process/Capabilities

 N/A Vacuum Forming Radio Frequency (RF) Welding Thermoforming Compression Molding Consulting and Contract Materials Development Contract Manufacturing Custom Materials Design Device Assembly Die Cutting Food and Drug (FDA) Registered Facilities Heat Press, Heat Sealing Materials Testing Needle and Ultrasonic Sewing Outsource Manufacturing Precision Slitting Rapid Prototyping Research and Development (R&D) Sewing Value-Added Services Wide and Narrow Belt Lamination Services

Device Manufacturing

 N/A Contract Manufacturing Outsource Manufacturing Computer-Aided Design Materials Sourcing Rapid Prototype Development Semi-Finished or Finished Product Medical Device Component Assembly Fabric, Component Lamination and Welding Packaging

Custom Materials Design

 N/A Collaborative Process with Customer Designers and Product Teams Ability for The Product or Material to Tell The Customer's Story Product Development Engineering Small Scale Research and Development (R and D) Production Capabilities Certified Materials Testing Labs Sustainable Solutions and Recyclability Environmental Cycle Testing Precision Color Matching

Performance Materials

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1670/1671 for Blood and Blood-Borne Pathogen Protection Controlled Breathability and/or Moisture Vapor Transfer Drapability for Comfort and Appearance Durable Protective Properties Through The Rigors of Numerous Launderings and Critical End-Use Applications Elasticity, Controlled Elongation and Stretch for Supreme Adaptability Moisture and Ultraviolet (UV) Barrier Sustainable Production Thin Barrier Film Expertise

Medical Device Component Applications/Products

 N/A Straps and Closures Hook and Loop Compatible Straps Blood Pressure Cuffs Thermoformed Parts Orthopedic Devices Barrier Fabrics Compression Therapy Rehab Devices Stretch Laminates Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention and Therapy Respiratory Protection Medical Inflatables Lymphedema Therapy Medical Manufacturing

Additional Services Provided

 N/A Concept Development Concurrent Engineering Design Logistics Reverse Engineering Technical Support Value-Added Services

Production Volume

 N/A High Volume Large Run Low Volume Prototype

Lead Times

 N/A Quoted by Job

Efficiency

 N/A Department of Energy (DOE) Support Value Analysis (VA)/Value Engineering (VE) Lean Manufacturing

Materials

Fabrics

 N/A Knit Non-Woven Woven

Foams

 N/A High Density Low Density Medium Density

Barrier Films

 N/A Polyethylene (PE) Polypropylene (PP) Polyurethane (PU) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

Equipment

Equipment

 N/A Flame Laminators Thermoplastic Web Film and Powder Laminators Rotogravure Printers Die Cutting Equipment Precision Slitting Equipment Radio Frequency (RF) Welding Equipment

Additional Information

Industry Focus

 N/A Medical Device Medical Protective and Barrier Fabrics Medical Inflatables Compression Therapy Orthopedics Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention and Therapy Respiratory Protection Lymphedema Therapy Sports and Athletic Rehab Health and Safety Technical Solutions

Industry Standards

 N/A ANSI (American National Standards Institute) ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) DOT (Department of Transportation) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) ISO 14001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization) ISO 9001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization) IATF 16949:2016 (International Automotive Task Force) Mil-Spec (Military Specifications) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Compliant)) SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) TS (Technical Specifications, used with ISO (International Organization for Standardization)) A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) ISO 17025 (International Organization for Standardization) bluesign® (Sustainable Manufacturing)

File Formats

 N/A Most known industry file formats are accepted