Highest quality for the highest demands: manufacturing solutions for the medical industry
The medical technology industry is one of the most dynamic growth sectors. In recent years, however, many manufacturers have also been confronted with numerous hurdles such as stricter legal requirements, volatile supply chains and constant cost pressure. At the same time, healthcare systems are undergoing structural change: an ageing population and new models of patient care and nursing require constant investment in the development of new products and solutions.
Initial Situation
Technologies such as AI and automation are also becoming increasingly important in medical technology manufacturing. In order to remain competitive in this dynamic environment, companies need to fundamentally rethink their products, services and manufacturing processes and make them fit for the future.
DMG MORI supports manufacturing companies in the medical industry with a wide range of machine tool, digitization and service solutions. We are the ideal partner for manufacturing in the medical industry.
The medical technology sector is one of the main pillars of the healthcare system and is of crucial importance for the quality of life of the population: manufacturing and research companies in the sector make an important contribution to general patient and care provision. Due to demographic trends, the industry is on a global growth trajectory.
In recent years, however, the manufacture of medical devices has also been associated with numerous challenges, such as increasing regulatory requirements, supply chain disruptions and high cost pressure. The general change in the healthcare system and new care models, such as outpatient surgery centers and home care, also require new solutions and products. Innovative technologies, AI and the automation of processes are also playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing. For companies, this means that they need to rethink their existing processes and invest in research and digitization. This is the only way they can remain competitive in this rapidly changing industry.
DMG MORI offers manufacturing companies in the medical industry a wide range of state-of-the-art machine tools. In addition, there is a comprehensive ecosystem of process expertise, digitization and service to master the challenges of this innovation-driven growth industry.
The medical sector - focus on quality and safety
The medical industry and legislators place high demands on the quality and safety of products. The health and well-being of patients must always come first. This is because defective or unsafe products could cause serious health risks and lead to serious consequences for manufacturers.
For this reason, the level of regulation in this area is generally very high and has continued to increase in recent years. When the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) came into force in May 2021, there was a profound change in the medical technology industry. The regulation aims to make products even safer throughout their entire life cycle. However, this also means that companies have to meet new compliance requirements and have to expect additional quality controls, longer approval times and increased bureaucracy. This often delays the market launch of new products. In addition, since May 2022, the EU In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) has imposed strict requirements on the performance evaluation, classification and quality management systems of in-vitro diagnostics. This leads to increased effort in their development, validation and documentation. Companies often have to adapt their production processes accordingly.
Disrupted supply chains and rising costs affect production
In addition to the demands on production quality, supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks have been a massive challenge for many manufacturers in recent years. Geopolitical events and companies' dependence on global suppliers for specific materials and components have had noticeable consequences. They led to massive transportation bottlenecks, production delays and rising costs.
Increasing cost pressure represents an additional hurdle, as the costs of raw materials, energy, logistics and compliance with regulations have risen sharply in recent years. At the same time, continuous investment in R&D, production processes and compliance is necessary in order to remain competitive and meet the high demands placed on production. This is forcing companies to increase efficiency and develop more cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
DMG MORI is a reliable and experienced partner for companies in the industry when it comes to overcoming these challenges.
Value Added
DMG MORI - the ideal partner for medical technology
DMG MORI offers companies in the medical technology sector a wide range of high-precision CNC machine and automation solutions. These enable efficient, reliable and high-quality production of complex components such as implants, prostheses or medical instruments. Our advanced 5-axis simultaneous milling centers and turn-mill centers ensure very high surface quality and repeatability, which directly contributes to the safety and functionality of our customers' end products.
However, our offering goes beyond the mere provision of machine tools: in line with our MX strategy, we see ourselves as a holistic technology partner and full-service provider for manufacturing companies. Our Technology Excellence Centers bundle specific industry expertise: our customers receive comprehensive advice on the best machine selection and are supported and assisted by us in process development and optimization in order to meet the complex regulatory requirements of medical technology, such as the MDR. The entire process chain is set up for the customer in advance: from production planning with DMG MORI PLANNING, through CAD / CAM programming with NC-CAM, to production itself. DMG MORI supports the successful validation by the customer with the implementation of robust and efficient manufacturing processes. This is essential for quality assurance and obtaining certifications.
DMG MORI also offers its customers comprehensive automation and digitization solutions. These can increase the efficiency and productivity of production many times over in times of staff shortages and increasing cost pressure. Our digital tools and software solutions offer the necessary transparency and documentation security that are of great importance in the regulated medical industry. For example, we offer tools for real-time data acquisition and the traceability of process steps.
Last but not least, we offer solutions in the field of additive manufacturing that make it possible to efficiently produce complex geometries and individualized products. For our customers, we pursue an approach based on cutting-edge technology, in-depth industry knowledge and forward-looking digitization strategies. This helps manufacturing companies to master the challenges of the industry, shorten innovation cycles and ultimately improve patient safety and care.
Your advantages as a DMG MORI customer
We support manufacturing companies in the medical technology sector with a wide range of machine tools, digitization and service solutions as well as consulting solutions for the manufacturing process that are ideally tailored to the high demands of the industry. These include high-precision CNC turning and milling machines such as the NTX 500 and NTX 1000, which enable 6-sided complete machining of complex implants and instruments, for example. The compact vertical machining centers of the DMP-Series (e.g. the DMP 70) are also used with their high precision and space-saving design, while the DMU-Series (e.g. the DMU 60 eVo 2nd generation) offers flexible manufacturing systems for increased production efficiency. In the field of additive manufacturing, the LASERTEC DED hybrid machines (e.g. the LASERTEC 65 DED hybrid) are frequently used to produce complex, function-integrated or patient-specific implants. They combine metal 3D printing with simultaneous 5-axis milling, supplemented by the LASERTEC SLM Machines (e.g. the LASERTEC 30 SLM) for metal 3D printing in a powder bed. DMG MORI also supports medical technology manufacturers with its “Medical Excellence Center”, which offers comprehensive industry know-how, develops tailor-made process solutions and supports them with the corresponding design transfer for new innovative products.
DMG MORI customers also receive a wide range of services: Our comprehensive service and support as well as our presence in over 40 countries worldwide ensures that companies can always get the most out of their machines.
Product
NLX 1500
Ultimate Performance for Parts Machining
Max. workpiece diameter
386 mm
Max. workpiece length
515 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
52 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
260 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
590 mm
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS Mitsubishi
NLX 2000
Ultimate Performance for Parts Machining
Max. workpiece diameter
366 mm
Max. workpiece length
510 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
65 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
260 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
590 mm
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS Mitsubishi
NLX 2500
Ultimate Performance for Parts Machining
Max. workpiece diameter
460 mm
Max. workpiece length
1,255 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
90 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
260 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
1,345 mm
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS Mitsubishi
NTX 1000
Covering Extensive Range of Machining Across All Fields
Max. workpiece diameter
430 mm
Max. workpiece length
800 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
65 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
455 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
210 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
800 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
MAPPS Fanuc
NTX 500
42,000 rpm compactMASTER TURN & MILL Spindle for high speed and micro machining
Max. workpiece diameter
350 mm
Max. workpiece length
580 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
65 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
375 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
150 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
610 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
MAPPS Fanuc
NZ DUE
Two turrets with two 80 mm Y-axes and up to two B-axes. Free positioning of turrets on T1 - T4
Max. workpiece length
1,290 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
72 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
210 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
80 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
1,290 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
MAPPS
NZ QUATTRO
Four turrets with four 80 mm Y-axes and up to four B-axes.
Max. workpiece length
1,290 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
72 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
210 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
80 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
1,290 mm
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS
NZ TRE
Three turrets with three 80 mm Y-axes and up to three B-axes. Free positioning of turrets on T1 - T4
Max. workpiece length
1,290 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
72 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
210 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
80 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
1,290 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
MAPPS
NZ DUE FORMULA
Two turrets with two 80 mm Y-axes
Max. workpiece length
740 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
72 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
210 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
80 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
740 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
MAPPS
SPRINT 20|5
Complete machining of workpieces measuring up to ø 20 × 600 mm in a footprint of under 2m²
Max. workpiece diameter
20 mm
Max. workpiece length
180 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
20 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
50 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
325 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
60 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
SPRINT 20|8
Complete machining of workpieces measuring up to ø 20 × 600 mm in a footprint of under 2m²
Max. workpiece diameter
20 mm
Max. workpiece length
180 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
20 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
50 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
325 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
60 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
SPRINT 32|5
Complete machining of workpieces up to ø 32 × 600 mm in a footprint of less than 2.8 m²
Max. workpiece diameter
32 mm
Max. workpiece length
240 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
32 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
70 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
405 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
100 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
SPRINT 32|10
Complete machining of workpieces up to ø 32 × 600 mm in a footprint of less than 2.8 m²
Max. workpiece diameter
32 mm
Max. workpiece length
240 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
32 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
70 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
405 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
100 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
SPRINT 32|9
Complete machining of workpieces up to ø 32 × 600 mm in a footprint of less than 2.8 m²
Max. workpiece diameter
32 mm
Max. workpiece length
240 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
32 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
70 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
405 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
100 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
SPRINT 32|8
Complete machining of workpieces up to ø 32 × 600 mm in a footprint of less than 2.8 m²
Max. workpiece diameter
32 mm
Max. workpiece length
240 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
32 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
70 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
405 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
100 mm
Control & software alternatives
Fanuc
CMX 600 V
The solution-based CMX V - from now on with IoTconnector and direct measuring system in standard
Max. X-axis stroke
600 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
560 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
510 mm
Max. workpiece height
630 mm
Max. workpiece weight
600 kg
Max. workpiece length
900 mm
Max. workpiece width
560 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
MAPPS Fanuc
CMX 1100 V
The solution-based CMX V - from now on with IoTconnector and direct measuring system in standard
Max. X-axis stroke
1,100 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
560 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
510 mm
Max. workpiece height
630 mm
Max. workpiece weight
1,000 kg
Max. workpiece length
1,400 mm
Max. workpiece width
560 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
MAPPS Fanuc
CMX 50 U
The solution for 5-sided machining - from now on with direct measuring system and IoTconnector in standard
Max. X-axis stroke
500 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
450 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
400 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
630 mm
Max. workpiece height
550 mm
Max. workpiece weight
200 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
DMU 50 3rd Generation
CNC Universal Milling Machine with swivel rotary table
Max. X-axis stroke
650 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
520 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
475 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
630 mm
Max. workpiece height
600 mm
Max. workpiece weight
300 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
MAPPS Fanuc
DMU 40 (FD) eVo
Universal Machining Center
Max. X-axis stroke
400 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
400 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
375 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
450 mm
Max. workpiece height
460 mm
Max. workpiece weight
250 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
DMU 60 (FD) eVo
Universal Machining Center
Max. X-axis stroke
600 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
500 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
500 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
600 mm
Max. workpiece height
500 mm
Max. workpiece weight
400 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
DMU 210 P (FD)
The portal series from DECKEL MAHO – more than 1,000 machines installed.
Max. X-axis stroke
2,100 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
2,100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
1,250 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
2,500 mm
Max. workpiece height
1,460 mm
Max. workpiece weight
8,000 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
LASERTEC 30 SLM 3rd Generation
Additive Manufacturing by selective laser melting (SLM)
Max. X-axis stroke
325 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
325 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
400 mm
Min. Layer thickness
30 µm
Min. Focus diameter
80 µm
Laser power standard
600 W
LASERTEC 30 DUAL SLM
Additive Manufacturing by selective laser melting (SLM)
Max. X-axis stroke
300 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
300 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
350 mm
Min. Layer thickness
30 µm
Min. Focus diameter
80 µm
Laser power standard
600 W
DMU 40
The entry machine for 5-axis simultaneous machining
Max. X-axis stroke
550 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
450 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
420 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
505 mm
Max. workpiece height
570 mm
Max. workpiece weight
300 kg
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
HEIDENHAIN
DMP 70
Vertical high speed machining center
Max. X-axis stroke
700 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
420 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
380 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
290 mm
Max. workpiece height
580 mm
Max. workpiece weight
400 kg
Max. workpiece length
840 mm
Max. workpiece width
420 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
DMP 35
Vertical high speed machining center
Max. X-axis stroke
350 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
420 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
380 mm
Max. workpiece diameter
290 mm
Max. workpiece height
580 mm
Max. workpiece weight
400 kg
Max. workpiece length
740 mm
Max. workpiece width
420 mm
Control & software alternatives
SIEMENS
Workpiece examples
Future Orientation
Corporate strategy
The Machining Transformation (MX) is DMG MORI's response to the changing needs of society every ten years. With the MX strategy, DMG MORI is pursuing the goal of promoting sustainability and counteracting the shortage of skilled workers with the help of automation. In addition, top talent is to be promoted through extensive training programs in digitization.
Medical
As a growth industry, the medical technology sector offers companies great opportunities, but it also faces major challenges. Increasing regulatory requirements, global supply chain disruptions and high cost pressure characterize the environment. In addition, new supply models in the healthcare sector require innovative products and manufacturing solutions. In order to remain competitive, manufacturers must redesign their processes and invest more in research, AI and automation. DMG MORI stands ready to help medical technology manufacturers meet these challenges with its wide range of state-of-the-art machine tools and its ecosystem of process expertise, digitization, manufacturing process consulting and service.
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