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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 the trends from 2020 will continue well into this year, including the reliance on virtual communication and an industry-wide focus on recovery. New trends will also take […]

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 […]

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 […]

Edward Yaris, Manufacturing Engineer at Lowell Inc., was recently elected to serve as the Vice Chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B89 Standards Committee. This honor follows years of industry experience and activity as an associate, member or officer. The B89 Committee is comprised of experts in the field of Metrology. The […]

Quality and measurement are ongoing investments for medical device contract manufacturers. Helping ensure Lowell’s systems are up to industry and customer standards is our Vice President of Strategic Growth and Business Development, Edward Jaeck. Edward joined Lowell in 2015 to oversee our quality and manufacturing groups, and continues to keep his finger on the pulse […]

Each year, the Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) gives orthopedic professionals a perfect opportunity to connect with those driving the future of orthopedics. For Lowell, it’s a chance to dive deep into orthopedic medical device trends, as well as the issues and challenges facing our customers and how we can work to […]