Medical Component Manufacturing
Precise parts, large volumes,
24/7 operation
Complex, intricate medical components such as connections, sleeves and adapters produced with extreme accuracy and in large volumes. Our ‘lights-out’ machining centre is equipped with the latest, cutting-edge CNC Milling and Swiss Auto-Turning machines, and, backed by advanced automation, drives super agile, high capacity production.
Lean, cost-effective production
An experienced senior management team focused on delivering lean, clean, streamlined production underpinned by proven processes.
Excellent quality at volume
Our dedicated, senior, and expert quality team collaborates closely with our customers to ensure the delivery of high-precision components at high volumes.
Advanced automation & robots
Our dedicated in-house automation team employ the latest in automation technologies to deliver faster, high-quality and consistent finishing.
The agility to flex to your needs
A vibrant, energetic, agile team, flexible enough to quickly adapt to your needs, and the needs of the market.
The ingenuity to drive lean
We’ve developed a culture open to embracing new technologies, processes and innovations. We challenge the norm, always striving to improve how we work in our quest to drive lean manufacturing.
All in-house
All design, planning, testing, manufacturing, and post-processing work is completed in-house, on-site, allowing for full complete control of quality and timelines.
Capabilities & Machines
Sustained investment in technologies
Our capacity continues to grow as we continually invest in the latest technologies, with over €12M committed in plant, machining and automation advancements since 2019. Helping us to deliver more agility, ingenuity and better processes for our customers.
- DMLS/SLS Additive Manufacturing
- 5-axis CNC Milling & Grinding
- 12-axis CNC Swiss Auto-Turning
- 3-axis CNC Surface Grinding
- Wire & Sinker EDM (Electro Discharge Machining)
- ECM (Electro Chemical Machining)
- CNC Laser Cutting and Welding
- Photochemical Etching
- Welding
- CMM Metrology
- Laser Marking
Our Facility
The scale to consistently deliver
Experienced manufacturing teams
Product builders, engineers and technical specialists support orthopaedic OEM programmes at our Limerick campus.
Certified quality systems
ISO 13485:2016 certification covers the manufacture of precision medical device components. Our environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001:2015. View current certificates and scope.
Continued investment
Investment in machining, automation, additive manufacturing and inspection supports customer programme requirements. Equipment and process readiness are confirmed for each manufacturing route.
On-Site RD&I Lab
We operate our own on-site R&D and materials testing lab for tensile, compression and fatigue testing.
Labour Knowledge & Skills
Situated in Limerick, the centre of Ireland’s MedTech manufacturing cluster with a wealth of labour knowledge and skills in orthopedic manufacturing.
Capacity for qualified production
Our Advanced Centre for Orthopaedic Technologies (ACOT) is being developed to extend the capabilities of our Limerick campus. Delivery, commissioning and customer qualification progress by process and programme.
Sparking innovation
At Croom Medical we foster a culture of curiosity and exploration, continually invest in the latest technologies and closely collaborate with our customers to drive sustained material and process innovation.
- In-house automation expertise.
- Our automation team develops tooling, fixtures and process solutions around component and programme requirements.
- Continued investment in manufacturing technology.
- We invest in machining, automation, additive manufacturing and inspection, with equipment and process readiness confirmed for each manufacturing route.
- Programme visibility.
- We agree reporting requirements with each customer, including the production milestones, quality information and delivery updates needed to manage their programme.
- Materials development, including tantalum.
- Our research team is developing tantalum and titanium-tantalum manufacturing technologies, including work with Global Advanced Metals. Material selection, process qualification and any device claims are evaluated for the intended application.
- Industrial and academic collaboration.
- We work with industry partners, academic teams and European research consortia to develop manufacturing processes and materials expertise.
- Award-winning Research, Development & Innovation team.
- MedTech Partner/Supplier of the Year 2023, Irish MedTech Awards
- Innovation Excellence Business Award 2023 Finalist, Limerick Chamber
- Best Overall Business of the Year 2021, Limerick Chamber
- Best SME Business: Contribution to the Region 2021, Limerick Chamber
- Contract Manufacturer of the Year 2019, IMR Supplier Award
- Advanced Manufacturing Award 2018, IBEC
- Innovation Award 2017, Enterprise Ireland
- Innovative Project of the Year 2013, Engineers Ireland
- Innovative Project of the Year 2011, Engineers Ireland
- Stryker Supplier of the Year 2007
DEVICES
Extend capacity & advance quality
Tap into our passion for innovation and we’ll help advance quality, extend your capacity and accelerate time to market.
Knee Implants
Femoral implants, patella and tibia implants, and limb salvage.
Hip Implants
Hip stems, acetabular cups, femoral heads and femoral liners.
Spine Implants
Interbody cages, pedicle screws and rods, and SI fixation screws.
Trauma & Extremities
Shoulder & elbow, foot & ankle, tibia & femur, hand & wrist, cranial & maxofacial.
Capabilities
Joint Partnership
We help drive progress for our medical device customers by enhancing both their production capacity and their product and process innovation.
Manufacturing Capabilities
The facilities, technologies and processes to deliver end-to-end manufacturing.
Value-Add Capabilities
The team, expertise, and ingenuity to drive tangible added-value for our customers.