Posts by Mark Moffatt
Why Flex Arm Cost Surprises Engineers
Medical device manufacturers find real value in what we bring to the table. Why? Well, it starts with the average price of an assembly, which costs between $30 – $100 per unit at its most basic level. Why such a range? The lower end will be a single continuous gooseneck with basic threaded fittings and …
Read MorePortable vs Permanent Flex Arm Mounting
You have the possibility of many different mounting solutions for your next medical device. What makes a flex arm special? You have options when it comes to how that flex arm is mounted to your device. In fact, from permanent mounts to c-clamps, each has its own benefits depending on the situation you need. Here is …
Read More3D Printing for Flex Arm Rapid Prototyping
3D printing has become a huge boon for medical devices and flex arms are no exception. While we don’t use it for every step of the process, the biggest change we see is in the ability to rapid prototype designs for our clients. These days we can do things in hours that would have taken …
Read MoreChoosing a Medical Device Flex Arm Mount
Flex arm mounting for medical devices isn’t always as clear cut as you’d expect. Every hospital room is set up a little differently, you’ll need a flex arm company that can adapt.
In recent years, many of our customers have come from the medical device field. The advancement of technology has allowed flex arms to become …
Choosing a Magnetic Base LED Light | Moffatt Products
A magnetic base LED light can be perfect for your woodworking studio, industrial space, or even your home. They’re so great that we’ve made TWO different versions. Our traditional 12-watt magnetic base LED lamp and our brand new MR16, 7 watt version. Just by looking at them, you can see that there are some pretty …
Read MoreStandard vs Custom vs Engineered Flex Arm
Flex arms are just a part of what we do here at Moffatt Products. From end fittings to color matching, it’s our goal to provide seamless integration with your medical device. Sometimes that means getting creative with a solution. For the purposes of this article, let’s break down our internal definitions of off-the-shelf, custom, and …
Read MoreTrade Shows for Medical OEMs Are Back
It’s hard to believe, but we’re about to go on year three of pandemic/post-pandemic life. In that time, so many things have been in flux: from increases in pricing (nearly across the board), to supply chain issues, to nearly anything else you can think of. That said, tradeshows have come back. That’s a big switch …
Read MoreInside Our Flex Arm QA Process
A QA process for flex arm devices is a vital step when creating your next medical device. Quality assurance, or ‘QA’ process, is an important component of many types of manufacturers. It ensures that each device will live up to the same standards as before. It’s a way to check for reliability, durability, and even …
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