Acuity Surgical brings Additive Manufacturing in-house with AddUp FormUp 350
October 10, 2024
Acuity Surgical Devices LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, USA, has announced the acquisition of a FormUp 350 Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine from AddUp, headquartered in Cébazat, France.
The need to expand product lines and rapidly iterate has reportedly driven Acuity Surgical to bring Additive Manufacturing in-house, moving away from reliance on a global network of contract manufacturers for rapid development.
Acuity Surgical’s decision to adopt the FormUp 350 was said to be based on its surface finish and throughput capabilities. The machine’s larger platform (350mm x 350mm x 350mm) allows for more implants to be produced in a single build, while the surface finish and reduced need for support structures help reduce post-processing.
“Partnering with AddUp and integrating the FormUp 350 into our manufacturing process represents a pivotal moment for Acuity Surgical,” explained Bryan Cowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Acuity Surgical. “This collaboration not only enhances our production capabilities but also aligns with our commitment to delivering the highest quality products to our customers. As a company focused on destiny control, we are excited about the future and the new possibilities this integration brings.”
Prior to the efforts to consolidate and shift their legacy product lines to the FormUp 350, AddUp partnered with Acuity Surgical to assist in the validation process for the existing products. AddUp has a history of working with medical device OEMs as they have brought new products to market or made the shift to the FormUp 350. The AddUp Solution Center, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, is the North American subsidiary of AddUp and is strongly focused on the medical sector. In early 2023, AddUp established a Medical Advisory Board to help guide AddUp and its customers as they navigate common challenges in this industry.
Nick Estock, Deputy CEO of AddUp, shared, “We are thrilled to work with Acuity Surgical and support their transition to in-house manufacturing. Utilising the resources at our ISO 13485 certified AddUp Solution Center, we are confident that this partnership will drive innovation and excellence in the medical device industry.”
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