Contract Manufacturing
For over 20 years, the Natech team has developed and manufactured complex products and finished devices.
Natech provides contract development and manufacturing services for clients. We have industry-leading resources that enhance the upfront quality of your product. Our end-to-end capabilities provide a reliable and simplified supply chain, so you don’t have to waste time or money before you even launch your product.
From developing your initial concept to scaling your final product into high-volume production, we are here to support you.
Contract manufacturing is the next step to bringing your product from design to reality. Beyond designing and injection molding, our additional services will optimize your product and help create finished devices.
Our Services
- Part Decorating
- Automation
- Product Assembly
- Filling and Sealing
Part Decorating
Natech’s mechanical and automated part decorating services enhance product appearance.
Part decorating removes restrictions on appearance from standard injection molding. This process occurs after the injection molding process. Decorating parts is a cost-effective way to improve your end product. Decoration can enhance part appearance and part performance. Through our various decorating capabilities, Natech customizes your product specific to your needs.
Part Decorating Capabilities
- HOT STAMPING: Logos, accents and information added via ink transfer and cured for a strong and durable finish
- LABELING: Apply custom text, such as device instructions or product ingredients through a printed label
- PAD PRINTING: Quickly and accurately apply a custom ink design via stamp (pad) to your product
- SILK SCREENING: Multiple color and detailed designs are added using a thin screen with specialty paint
- LASER MARKING: Using a laser beam, part of a surface is discolored to black or gray to produce a graphic design or text
Automation
Natech’s automation engineering team is focused on creating automated solutions for our manufacturing, inspection, and assembly processes. Machines at Natech Plastics are equipped with a 3-axis robot to reduce labor. Additionally, our in-house teams work with you to develop a scale-up plan for your projects, so as you move to high-production there is a seamless transition from a semi-automated to a fully-automated process.
Automation helps enhance part quality, create scalable process controls, and reduce costs through investment.
Product Assembly
Custom products require custom assembly solutions. When it is time to assemble your product, Natech’s engineering team designs a custom assembly process for your part. Our 20-year history with sub-assemblies and assembled finished devices allows us to utilize our expertise on your product.
Assembly Capabilities
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Heat Staking
- Pinning & UV/Hot Melt Gluing
- Mechanical Assembly
- Semi- and Fully-Automated Assembly
- Custom Packaging & Kitting
- Product Filling
- Foil & Heat Sealing
- Pouching
Filling and Sealing
After injection molding, many IVD products require filling and sealing with various liquids and reagents. Natech’s team of engineers develop customized solutions for low- and high-volume production. This includes custom stations, automated processes, custom packaging and final assembly.
Filling and Sealing Capabilities
- Custom filling and sealing stations
- Automated filling processes
- Foil sealing and capping
- Filling of on-board reagents and solutions
- Custom trays and packaging
- Blister packaging
By partnering with Natech for your molding and assembly, your project stays in-house and the process is optimized for maximum efficiency and reduced costs. Using mechanical or automated assembly, we can scale your product’s assembly from prototype to high-volume smoothly and efficiently.