Posts from 2020

When our vice president of automation and technology, Jim Stertz, saw the alert that one of Lowell’s machines had stopped production, he took a closer look. After a quick diagnosis, he restarted the machine and brought production back online. This wouldn’t have been possible a few years ago had Lowell not invested in automating its […]

Profile tolerancing is one the tools engineers and manufacturers can use to improve production of medical devices. Some customers are hesitant to have their drawing shift from linear +/- dimensioning into profile tolerancing. While profile tolerancing is less common, there are good reasons to consider it. Two of these reasons are reducing the risk of […]

When an engineer designs a device, they design it with intent. This intent includes how it will be used, how it will feel in a surgeon’s hands, and how it will help a patient.  Very often, why the part is being created and how it will be used can be lost as a design transitions […]

With growing concerns amid the spread of COVID-19, Lowell is working to ensure the health and safety of our employees and limit any disruption in our service to customers. We are adjusting how we work based on guidelines from agencies monitoring the outbreak, and have taken additional steps and precautions in key areas. Associate Health […]

Medical device manufacturing today means you not only need to produce parts, but also the data that supports the parts. As a manufacturer, it’s essential to know which data points a customer needs at the start of a project so the right data is collected throughout production. Pre-production meetings are one of the best ways […]