Whether you’re an established medical device OEM, a scaling innovator, or a fast-moving start-up, partnering with a medical device contract manufacturer can unlock significant advantages, especially when that partner offers both low/medium and full-scale high-volume production capabilities.
At Arrotek, we support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle with specialised manufacturing in Ireland, a Metals Centre of Excellence in Boston, and full-scale, high-speed manufacturing in Costa Rica. This global footprint means we’re equipped to flex with your needs, whether you’re developing a niche device for clinical evaluation or preparing to scale for global distribution.
In this blog, we explore the key benefits of working with an experienced, full-service medical device contract manufacturing partner.
1. Cost Efficiency from Day One – Through to Full Scale
Working with a contract manufacturing partner dramatically reduces upfront capital expenditure, no need to invest in cleanrooms, specialised machinery, or production lines. But the savings don’t stop there.
At Arrotek, we apply lean manufacturing methodologies to minimise waste, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput, whether you need 1,000 devices or 1 million. As your volumes grow, our Costa Rica facility provides an efficient, cost-effective route to full-scale production, allowing you to benefit from economies of scale without compromising quality.
2. Scalable Resource Access Without Overhead
Recruiting, training, and retaining skilled personnel for medical device manufacturing is challenging and resource-heavy. When you partner with Arrotek, you gain immediate access to experienced production operators, engineers, and subject matter experts in areas like:
- Device design for manufacturability
- Process engineering
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Supply chain management
We provide the infrastructure and the talent, so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
3. Global Manufacturing Footprint = Market Reach + Flexibility
Our facilities are strategically located to support your go-to-market and growth strategies:
- Ireland: Polymer component manufacturing and assembly
- Boston: Advanced metal component manufacturing
- Costa Rica: High-volume, full-scale device manufacturing
This global presence means we can support geographic expansion, mitigate supply chain risk, and reduce time-to-market with localised manufacturing, whether you’re targeting the US, Latin America, or Europe.
4. Accelerated Time to Market
Building in-house production capabilities is time-consuming and capital-intensive. Arrotek offers ready-to-go infrastructure, from ISO 13485-certified cleanrooms and validated production lines to established SOPs, tooling, and experienced teams.
By eliminating setup lead times, we help you:
- Launch faster
- Avoid delays tied to equipment validation and staff training
- Seamlessly transfer from prototype to volume production
This agility is especially valuable when timelines are critical, such as for early market entry or regulatory submissions.
5. Expertise That Supports the Full Product Lifecycle
Arrotek combines design, development, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. That means you get more than just a production partner, you gain a strategic collaborator who can guide you through:
- Early-stage prototyping
- Pilot runs
- Clinical builds
- Low-to-medium volume production
- Full-scale, global distribution manufacturing
And we don’t just stop at production. Our teams work closely with yours to continuously improve processes, manage design transfer, and optimise cost and quality over the life of the product.
6. Built-In Quality and Compliance
Consistently achieving the high standards of the medical device industry requires more than good intentions, it requires robust systems and deep experience. Arrotek’s global manufacturing operations are built on a foundation of:
- ISO 13485-compliant quality management systems
- GMP manufacturing principles
- Continuous CAPA and non-conformance management
- Regulatory audit readiness
Our QMS is designed to support iterative product development while ensuring full compliance from concept to commercialisation.
7. Flexibility to Match Your Growth Curve
Unlike manufacturers that only support high volumes, Arrotek is uniquely positioned to support low and medium volume production, ideal for R&D, pilot production, or niche product runs with a clear path to scale.
Need to increase production to meet market demand? We’ll transition you seamlessly to our full-scale Costa Rica operation, without losing control of quality, cost, or lead time.
8. Lower Risk, More Focus
Manufacturing medical devices involves operational, regulatory, and supply chain risks. When you work with Arrotek, those risks are shared and actively managed. From supplier relationships to production KPIs, we help you stay on track.
By removing the complexity of manufacturing from your workload, we free up your time and resources to focus on innovation, commercial strategy, and business growth.
9. Control, IP Protection & Strategic Flexibility
When you partner with Arrotek, you retain full ownership of your intellectual property and strategic direction. We work behind the scenes to execute your vision, supporting your business objectives without compromising your competitive advantage.
And whether you need end-to-end production or targeted support for specific components or processes, we offer a modular approach to manufacturing that aligns with your goals.
The Arrotek Advantage
With facilities in Ireland, Boston, and Costa Rica, Arrotek offers a flexible, scalable, and globally integrated contract manufacturing solution for medical device companies of all sizes. Our ability to deliver both low/medium volume builds and full-scale production, backed by deep technical expertise and a strong quality culture makes us an ideal partner for today’s fast-moving Medtech environment.
To discuss your current manufacturing needs or explore how we can support your growth, get in touch with us today – [email protected]
