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Recently, Estes Design and Manufacturing launched a new website exclusively for our medical equipment division – Estes Medical Design. For over 30 years, Estes has worked with top medical manufacturers to develop high quality fabricated metal cases and trays. Recent growth in this sector, combined with new innovations we’ve developed to better serve medical OEM…
Estes Design and Manufacturing’s Vice President Operations Ron Estes is quoted in the latest issue of Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) magazine with an article titled, “Small r, Large D,” written by Ranica Arrowsmith, associate editor. The story focuses on the development of existing knowledge in the company, fostering innovation among team members, and creating environments…
This week, Estes Design and Manufacturing, Inc. received its official ISO 13485 certificate, which means its quality management system has been found to demonstrate the ability to design and provide medical devices that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. As a trusted partner of leading medical device manufacturers for decades, Estes Design and Manufacturing, Inc. has provided…
During this holiday season, Estes Design and Manufacturing wants to highlight one of its partners, Good News Ministries. For over 25 years Estes has had an established partnership with the Good News Ministries in Indianapolis. Good News Ministries operates a homeless shelter that prides itself on offering more than just food and shelter to men…
As we’ve previously mentioned, Estes recently added 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space to accommodate growth of our business. The first cell set-up in this new space was for medical production. This medical cell includes a laser, deburring machine, edge-rounding machine, press brake, assembly equipment, and an inspection hub. This new medical cell puts additional…
Estes is being featured in this month’s Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) magazine with an article titled, “Designing Well” by Michael Barbella , Managing Editor. The story focuses on the fact that Medtech designs increasingly are reflecting a market shift toward value-based solutions, consumerism and wellness/prevention programs. Estes works with top medical manufacturers to deliver precision…
Estes is adding 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space to accommodate demand for sterilization cases and trays. A medical production cell will be the first cell set-up in the new facility space. The expansion will also provide room for more medical production equipment to accommodate the continued growth of Estes’ medical business. “This expansion provides much-needed…
3D laser welding is ideal for intricate heat placement and fusing when manufacturing medical devices and equipment. Laser systems make fewer mistakes and allow for cutting cleaner, more detailed designs. In addition, the laser technology’s automated programming and precision allow for more efficient waste management due to the accuracy and use of raw materials. At…
The 4Q 2013 Middle Market Indicator, a recent study performed by The National Center for the Middle Market in collaboration with Ohio State University, found good news at the end of 2013 for many industries across America, especially manufacturing. The research shows that manufacturing and construction sectors within the middle market ended 2013 on a…
Estes Design & Manufacturing will be hosting an event for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) titled The Cellular Approach: The Latest Excellence in Manufacturing on February 24th. At Estes continuous improvement is a top priority. The company is in the process of changing over its facility from a traditional job shop to a cellular…