Technical Innovations Sees Increased Demand for Advanced Tissue Cutters

Technical Innovations recently announced growth figures for 2005, reflecting a year over year increase of 175% in its precision tissue cutter business segment.  Says Scott Thompson, Manager of Business Development,  “Tissue cutters are the fastest growing segment of TI’s business representing up to 30% of annual company revenue.  TI has been steadily ramping up its ability to meet the increasing demand.” 

The company made a strategic decision some years ago to focus 100% of its efforts on the advancement of cutter technology and equipment in the medical device and surgical cutter market.  More recently, the company has expanded manufacturing space and added equipment and personnel specifically for cutter sales and production. Dave Armstrong has been appointed to the newly created position of Cutter Specialist.  With five years of experience as TI’s Production Manager, Armstrong brings a unique perspective to the development and sales of cutters, especially tissue cutters.

When asked for his take on the company’s exceptional growth in the tissue cutter business, Thompson replied, “As medical device OEM’s see higher demand for maturing products, it’s typical that they turn to outsourcing the components and assemblies.  Technical Innovations’ manufacturing process results in an extremely high quality, precise and repeatable cutter, making us a logical supplier in these applications.  Additionally, medical device designers are in a race to develop more advanced, less invasive instruments that will perform procedures previously done through more invasive methods.  Since TI has been focusing on the medical device market for so long,  we’ve been involved in a lot of the R&D for surgical cutters and have assisted in the technology advancement of the industry.” 

Technical Innovations’ services include R&D and prototypes, pre-production evaluations and long-term production agreements for the development and manufacturing of circular and shaped tissue cutters for use in medical devices and instruments.  TI provides multiple cutting edge styles with diameters from 0.15mm (0.006”) and lengths to 180cm (70”). 

Technical Innovations is a manufacturer of cutters and hole-making systems dedicated to the medical device industry. Products include drills, punches, and production systems for placing holes in catheter tubing and custom tissue cutters for medical/surgical devices. For more information on TI’s tissue cutting, and other products and services, please contact Scott Thompson, Manager of Business Development, at 979-798-9426, or visit www.technicalinnovations.com  

 

Employee Spotlight:
David Armstrong – Technical Cutter Sales

Each volume of the newsletter will highlight an employee. These are the faces of Technical Innovations.

David has been a valuable employee of Technical Innovations since September 1999. Originally hired as Machinist and Department Coordinator for an expanding punch production department, David was promoted quickly to Production Manager overseeing all aspects of cutter manufacturing at TI. In 2005, David assumed a newly created Sales position with the sole focus of cutter sales. His prior five years as Production Manager provides a unique perspective on the development and sales of cutters, especially tissue cutters.

David’s years of experience includes 10 years in the Medical Device Industry. He began his career as a CNC Machinist for a precision instrument manufacturer leading to a position as a Machinist/Toolmaker in support of Research and Development efforts at Intermedics, a pacemaker and leads manufacturer. The most recent six years has been with Technical Innovations. David is a graduate of Texas State Technical Institute with an Associates of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the many positive changes which have taken place over the past several years”, David said of Technical Innovations. “The changes in technology and capabilities are accelerating.” When asked about his outlook for the future of the company, David said that he was “excited about the role TI’s technology will play in the advancement and development of minimally invasive surgical devices for the Medical Device industry.”

When not at Technical Innovations, David enjoys motorcycle rides, gardening and playing golf.


TI Launches Newsletter

With so many exciting things happening at Technical Innovations, the company has made a commitment to develop a quarterly newsletter that will be available via email and as a printed document. Each issue will feature a TI product and its evolution and function; a valued TI employee; important TI events and happenings; key TI suppliers; and other news of interest. If you have comments regarding “The Hole Story,” please forward them to Scott Thompson – sthompson@holes-inc.com.


Supplier Showcase:  Marketects, Inc.

TI has enlisted Marketects, Inc., a Houston based, full-service marketing communications agency, to manage its advertising, P/R, and other communications needs in 2006.  Marketects is developing new ads, trade show materials, marketing literature, and direct marketing tools such as “The Hole Story” newsletter in order to strengthen TI brand awareness and aid in the growth of specific segments of TI’s business.  Kerry O’Malley, Marketects’ founder and TI account executive, says, “We’re thrilled to be working with TI to help them creatively get their message out to the marketplace.  TI’s CEO, Gary Cordell, and Manager of Business Development, Scott Thompson, both understand the importance of marketing communications to the company’s overall sales and marketing efforts, so they’re a pleasure to work with!”       

www.marketectsinc.com


TI to Exhibit at MDM West and Medtec Germany

In the first quarter of 2006, TI will be exhibiting at two of the largest trade shows focusing on the medical device industry: 

Medical Device Manufacturing West – Anaheim, CA – January 31 – February 2
http://www.devicelink.com/expo/west06/

MedTec – Stuttgart Germany –
March 7 – 9
http://www.devicelink.com/expo/
medtec06/ welcome_eng.html

TI would like to extend a personal invitation to customers and prospective customers attending either of these shows to come by the booth to discuss
applications for precision cutters, hole-making systems, drills, punches, or contract hole-making services for the medical industry.  Technical staff will be available to discuss specific requirements and demonstrate TI products.  We’d love to see you in either Anaheim or Stuttgart!
 
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