Partnering for Excellence in Medical Device Development
At ARRK, we stand as the preferred choice for the world’s leading medical device development companies, enabling them to harness the advantages of the digital manufacturing model. Our expertise ranges from connected devices to personalized healthcare products, and we specialize in accelerating development and market introduction through rapid prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production. With a commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, ARRK is your trusted partner in innovation.
In a world marked by an aging population and a shortage of medical and caregiving staff, the healthcare industry is witnessing a paradigm shift. There is a growing expectation for the creation of new services empowered by digital technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, and sensors. Beyond traditional medical device manufacturers, diverse businesses from unrelated industries are entering the healthcare sector. This transformation, coupled with heightened health consciousness, necessitates the revitalization of the healthcare industry, and ARRK plays a pivotal role in driving this change.
ARRK offers an array of development support services for medical and healthcare equipment, including the design of models and working prototypes, as well as the supply of essential components. Our global presence is marked by a track record of success in developing external casings, skeletal structures, and organ specimens using casting and 3D printing for applications ranging from CT scanners to remote surgical devices and beauty equipment. Given the often extensive development timelines in the medical field, ARRK ensures the availability of critical resources to keep projects on track. Our proficiency in small-scale production further aligns with the unique needs of our clients, allowing us to cater to their specific requirements.
In the caregiving sector, robotics has experienced remarkable advancements, and ARRK has been at the forefront of these innovations. Our collaborative efforts include projects such as in-home caregiving robots developed by FUJI Corporation and autonomous mobility training robots by JTEKT Corporation. Recognizing the paramount importance of safety and durability in caregiving products, ARRK takes pride in delivering designs that seamlessly integrate warmth and functionality into people’s lives.
1. Interactive Design Analysis: Receive invaluable design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback on every quote, facilitating critical design adjustments that save time and cost during development.
2. Low-Volume Production: Streamline your supply chain with low-volume production parts delivered as quickly as 1 day, both before and after product launch.
3. Bridge Tooling: Leverage cost-effective bridge tooling for design and market validation before making substantial investments in production tools.
4. Technology Agnostic: Our comprehensive manufacturing technologies across four services ensure that your parts are matched with the right equipment and processes, regardless of your project’s specific needs.
5. Medical Materials: Choose from a wide range of medical-grade materials, including high-temperature plastics, silicone rubber, and 3D-printed micro-resolution and microfluidic parts, among others.
6. Rapid Prototyping: Develop prototypes in production-grade materials for functional and regulatory testing or utilize our 3D printing service to preview models and organ scans before medical procedures.
Our expertise extends to medical injection molding, allowing for the accelerated development of FDA Class I and II devices, as well as non-implantable components. With steel tooling, clean rooms, and ISO 13485 quality certification, we ensure precision and quality in every project.
We offer a wide range of materials tailored to medical applications, including high-temp plastics, medical-grade silicone rubber, carbon RPU and FPU, micro-resolution materials, microfluidics, and various medical alloys. These materials are carefully selected to meet the unique requirements of medical device manufacturing.
ARRK’s capabilities within our services and processes are tailored to a variety of medical applications. These include handheld devices, surgical instruments, enclosures and housings, ventilators, implantable prototypes, prosthetic components, microfluidics, wearables, cartridges, and more.
ARRK is dedicated to pioneering innovation in the medical and healthcare device industry. Our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions, coupled with our ability to adapt to evolving needs, ensures that we remain at the forefront of healthcare transformation. Join us in shaping the future of medical device development, where excellence, innovation, and partnership converge. Together, we can accelerate progress and improve lives.
Long-term partnerships create true added value and ongoing benefits for our customers.
SENSOFAR is a leading company in measurement and medical equipment, located near Barcelona, Spain, which is a hub for technology. The SENSOFAR Group is a multinational corporation with a mission to develop, manufacture, and commercialize high-end measurement tools. They also provide consulting services in the field of measurement, and they are known for their advanced technology, reliable quality, and high-quality customer service. SENSOFAR has cooperative partners in over 30 countries and has its own offices in Germany, the United States, China, and Taiwan.
Transfer support robot Hug L1
ARRK assisted with the design of FUJI Corporation's transfer support robot, Hug L1. This robot is designed to support movements between seated positions, such as transferring from a bed to a wheelchair or a wheelchair to the restroom, as well as assisting with standing in dressing rooms in caregiving settings.
JTEKT Corporation
ARRK provided total support, from redesigning existing products to design, prototyping, and mass production, for J-TEKT's power assist suit "J-PAS LUMBUS." This suit is designed to reduce the burden on the lower back in various work environments and features control technology developed by J-TEKT in electric power steering, along with a mechanism that can harmonize with human movement, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of tasks.
JTEKT Corporation
This is a self-propelled training robot designed with the aim of improving walking ability and extending healthy lifespan.
It offers three modes「Arm Swing Training」「Resistance Training」「Assisted Walking」allowing users to choose the most suitable training based on their level of independence and daily physical condition.
We assisted in the design, engineering, and prototyping of this product.
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