Horizontal milling is a brand-new manufacturing approach for PPM. Horizontal machining centers will allow us to make larger parts faster and more efficiently. One of the benefits of the machine's horizontal orientation is how much better it is at chip evacuation, extending tool life, and its ability to hold more parts on its tombstones than a vertical

PPM introduces our next approach to automation technology, Collaborative Robots or (Cobots). Cobot-assisted manufacturing allows PPM to scale up and add another level of automation to its manufacturing floor. Cobots deployed on our manufacturing floor will improve efficiency and maximize production increasing our throughput. As a result, Cobots can work independently 24/7 or alongside humans

Medicraft supports many of the world's largest global OEMs. In our quests for continuous improvement, we are introducing new advanced automation technology to bring a new exciting level of service and support. The technology enables our customers and us to get more done more efficiently and with a new level of collaboration. Imagine virtual

With our country facing unprecedented supply chain challenges, like many other manufacturers, Phillips Precision Medicraft is as well. Our teams have been working diligently to manage and mitigate the impact on our OEMs by leaning out manufacturing and logistics, using new technology to continue transforming the capabilities of our manufacturing floor and business processes

While PPM continues to move forward with additional automation in the form of pallet changers to convert existing 5 Axis machining centers into independent high-volume 5-axis robotic manufacturing cells, our engineering team was searching for next steps in our automation strategy. To that end, as we strive to be a world-class manufacturer, our team suggested R

This past year Phillips implemented the most significant expansion of automation technology in its history. Our strategy to add high-volume 5-axis robotic cells has dramatically impacted our implant manufacturing capabilities. PPM has added a series of Kitamura Med Centers that pack a powerful punch within a small footprint. The systems' capabilities and our in-house ability to create custom

Phillips is deeply committed to expanding automation technology across all areas of its manufacturing floor. Most recently, John Phillips, president of our implants and instrumentation division, and his team have advanced the company's efforts to expand automation technology in a brand-new way. It began by assessing the existing capabilities of the manufacturing floor and understanding

Editors Note:  We're introducing the first installment of a new blog series, PPM's Tech Talk, created to bring you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how we've maintained an environment of manufacturing excellence for over 53 years. In our first PPM's Tech Talk, we meet Medicraft Packaging Engineer Michael B. ~ Cynthia Phillips, Director of Marketing Medicraft

Phillips Precision Medicraft is a second-generation manufacturer of orthopedic implants, instrumentation, and delivery systems. The company was founded 53 years ago to bridge the gap between engineering ideas and manufacturing. PPM's talent and expertise are rooted in a passion for bringing complex geometry to life. As fate would have it, two teams of experts in

Our team knows what it takes to create delivery systems with ease-of-use, size, weight, and balance considerations, each perfectly organized to closely match surgical techniques. Our proprietary technology - DCG™, allows us to offer limitless creativity, with highly scratch-resistant graphics that meet European quality standards. However, the game-changer is building relationships that enable us to

Our OEMs know what they want and need from their manufacturing partners. Traditionally, they rely on us for our unique design for manufacturability services, the strength and competence of our quality and regulatory compliance capabilities, plus pricing and lead time considerations. We believe there’s one more critical element that impacts all of the above. The

This past year, PPM introduced a variety of new automated technology that has systematically increased speed, reduced set-ups, and allows us to run implants on-demand and lights out. Our latest investment in a 5-axis palletized robotic machining center required us to improve the capabilities of our tool room. By adding new CNC equipment, we're now

Developing high volume manufacturing strategies requires a manufacturer to look at every aspect of their business. Phillips Precision Medicraft, keenly focused on bridging the gap between engineering ideas and manufacturing, understood this and began planning and preparing short/long term strategies for specific implant products. Allocating the necessary capital investments, application of LEAN / 5S strategies,