LEMONT, IL—In an effort to improve medical isotope production, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have embarked on a project that harnesses the power of computer-driven robots. The project aims to increase safety and reproducibility, while driving down cost.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA—A German drug packaging and medical device maker says it will expand in suburban Atlanta, investing $88 million and hiring more than 200 new employees.

ASSEMBLY magazine is seeking nominations for its 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA—A German drug packaging and medical device manufacturer is investing $88 million to build a new assembly plant here and hire more than 200 new employees.

LAKE FOREST, CA—Staar Surgical, a manufacturer of implantable lenses used in ophthalmic surgery, has inaugurated a 1.1 megawatt solar energy microgrid at its production facility here. The system was installed to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and safeguard production in the event of grid outages caused by extreme weather events.

SUZHOU, China—HBK, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, recently announced that its Suzhou production site has recently obtained ISO 13485 certification.

BLAINE, MN—Ascential Technologies, a manufacturer of custom automation for medical device manufacturers, has opened a new 100,000-square-foot factory here.

Summit Engineered Automation has developed what it calls the Summit Agile Process to create true partnerships with customers by focusing on risk analysis early and throughout a project. The process was put to the test recently when the systems integrator was approached by start-up Corvida Medical of Coralville, IA, to build equipment to produce its latest product.

New adhesives have been formulated for bonding electronics, EV motors and stainless steel.

A process monitoring system guarantees the functionality of mixing nozzles produced on automated assembly line.