As an OEM, your goals include: Getting in market quickly Constant quality Reasonable cost and value No surprises Without an industry standard, OEMs often depend heavily on the…

Minneapolis, MN (Aug. 01, 2023) – Lowell, Inc. (www.lowellinc.com) announced today that Mackenzie Nermyr has joined the company as its new Sales Engineer. Mackenzie comes to Lowell with…

Automated dimensioning functions in 3D CAD software may seem like a great way to save time. With a few clicks of a mouse, dimensions populate across your drawing,…

Analyzing data for process qualification is an essential practice of medical device manufacturing. It’s also an exercise in copy, paste and patience. There are a lot of data…

Reducing lead time for orthopedic implant medical devices is one of the top priorities for our customers. It’s understandable to want to know exactly how long a process…

2020 was a year marked by unexpected changes for the medical device industry because of COVID-19, which left many looking to 2021 with hope and anticipation. Some of…

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…

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…

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…