simplifying both product design and assembly. They also reduce the number of individual
components needed, which means fewer manufacturing steps and a lower risk of failure. This simplification not only benefits engineers and manufacturers but can also help reduce costs for healthcare providers and patients alike. For OEMs navigating tight production timelines
and stringent regulatory requirements, adhesives are increasingly seen not as a last- minute material choice but as a strategic enabler of design intent.
Given the complexity of today’s medical and healthcare devices, material selection can’t happen in isolation – it requires early collaboration between design engineers and adhesive specialists. Leading adhesive specialists have responded to this need by offering dedicated medical-grade adhesive solutions and technical support. For example, LOCTITE supports engineers
through testing data, white papers and compliance documentation to help them navigate the regulatory landscape and accelerate product development. Adhesives are particularly important in bridging the gap between concept and commercialisation, helping design engineers create devices that are not only functional, but also manufacturable, safe and scalable.
As medical equipment becomes smarter, smaller and more personalised, the performance of these products demands that every component, including adhesives, continues to rise. Whether it’s ensuring a diagnostic scanner works flawlessly after years of daily use or allowing a wearable device to bond securely without compromising comfort, adhesives have become foundational to healthcare design.
They may not be the most visible element,
but their role is undeniable: improving safety, reducing manufacturing complexity, and enabling the next generation of patient-centric product innovation.
Threaded insert solutions from an expert team
We are globally-renowned specialists with a 60-year legacy in the manufacture of threaded inserts for plastics, light metal alloys and composite materials.
We hold millions of items in stock for quick delivery and offer a bespoke design service.
Whether you’re designing a new component or trouble- shooting an existing one, our technical experts are here to help. With Tappex on your team, your small parts won’t become big problems – they’ll be the building blocks of your next great design.
UK & Europe:
sales@tappex.co.uk North America:
sales@tappexinserts.com
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