Design & Development
We help accelerate miniaturized device development through collaborative engineering, advanced simulation, and design‑for‑manufacturability expertise optimized for high‑reliability medical applications.
Collaborative Design & Development for Miniaturized MedTech Innovation
Knowles’ design and development capabilities bring highly miniaturized devices from concept to reality with confidence. Our multidisciplinary engineering teams collaborate closely with customers early in the development cycle—leveraging advanced simulation, material expertise, and design‑for‑manufacturability best practices to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability. From early feasibility through production‑ready designs, we enable smaller, smarter medical devices that meet stringent performance and quality expectations.
Electro-Mechanical Design & Analysis
- Plastic Component & Mold Design
- Stamped Component & Progressive Die Design
- Machines Component Design
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Electrical Connector Design
- Complex Micro Transducer Design
- Micro Optical Design and Opto-Mechanics
- MEMS Design
- PCBA Design
- ASIC Design
- Tolerance Stack and Statistical Analysis
Simulation
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Mold flow
- Magnetic / Electo-magnetic
- Mechanical / Structural - Static, Modal, Harmonic, Transient, Drop Shock
- Fluid Flow
- Acoustic / Ultrasonic
- Electrostatic
- Multi-physics
- Exotic materials and non-linearities
- Lumped parameter system modeling
- Model test and validation
Validation Testing & Validation
- In-House Reliability Validation
- Thermal soak and thermal shock
- Heat and humidity
- Salt fog
- Dust
- Pull, shear, and bending force testing
- Micro force testing
- Shock, drop, and tumble
- Water: IPX5, 6, 7, and 8
- ESD
- Metrology and Failure Analysis
- FTIP (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope)
- X-Ray and CT Scan
- 2D Automated Smartscope
- 3D and Surface Measurement
- Zygo Interferometric Profiler
- GOM 3D Scanner
- Alicona Optical Profiler
ASIC & MEMS Design
- ASIC
- State-of-the-art Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design
- Best in Class Analog & Mixed Signals
- High Input impedance analog front end
- High Charge Pump Voltage
- Variety of Trim Configurations
- Ultra Lower Power Requirements & Miniaturized Form Factors
- MEMS
- Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) Design & Manufacturing
- Design & Layout
- 3D Modeling
- MEMS Packaging
- Scalable Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solutions - 10 billion units products
MedTech Miniaturization Capabilities
Precision. Performance. Unparalleled Quality.
At Knowles, we push the limits of Miniaturized Precision Stamping, Precision Machining, Micro Molding, Electromagnetic Coil Winding, Micro Electronics Assembly, and Value-Added Manufacturing. Our cutting-edge micro machining technology delivers:
- Unmatched Precision. We fabricate the most intricate components with accuracy.
- Miniaturization. Compact, yet powerful. We enable the creation of smaller, lighter and more efficient parts.
- Optimization without sacrificing quality.
- Reliability & Quality. We employ rigorous quality control measures to ensure we meet tight tolerances and exact specifications.
- Cost Savings. Our streamlined processes minimize the need for secondary operations.
- Customization. From prototypes to high-volume production runs, we tailor solutions to meet your needs.
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How Knowles Powers Precision Miniaturization in MedTech
With deep expertise in advanced miniaturization, Knowles delivers capabilities including micro electromagnetic sensor coiling, micro molding, micro stamping, precision machining, micro-electronics integration, and compact high-density assemblies.
Knowles Extends Custom Miniaturization Capabilities to MedTech OEMs
Innovative, precision miniaturization capabilities will expand product offerings in the medical devices market.
Product Documentation
MedTech Capabilities
With unmatched precision, our cutting-edge manufacturing technologies deliver the micro-miniature parts and assemblies.
MedTech Experts
Compact components by design. Powerful by performance.
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