Company News
Caragh Precision Exhibiting at MedinIreland 2011
We will be exhibiting at MedinIreland 2011which takes place on Thursday 27th October in the Dublin convention centre. If you would like to visit or meet please contact Richard Gribbons at richardgribbons@caragh.com
Caragh Precision partnership with Ekast Manufacturing
Through its partnership with Ekast Manufacturing Caragh Precision can now offer aluminium casting capabilities to it clients.
This vertical integration allows for low cost, high volume manufacture of aluminium components to a finished machined and coated state.
Caragh Precision presents at Operational Excellence Development workshop
Over 60 medical technology companies recently participated in a business excellence seminar developed by the Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA) and hosted by Boston Scientific, Galway. The seminar was developed specifically to share best practices in research and development among industry leaders.
Pictured at the event were (Left to Right) IMDA senior executive Sinead Keogh, Boston Scientific global Vice President of process development Darragh Colgan, Abbott Diagnostics technical project leader Rakhi Baj and Caragh Precision Innovation and Commercial Director Richard Gribbons.
Caragh Precision presented a case study on process and product development from the perspective of a service provider.
Caragh Precision introduces new cleanroom suite
We are pleased to announce the introduction of our new cleanroom suite and automated cleaning/passivation process. The cleanroom suite consists of a class 7 main room for product assembly and final manufacturing adjoining gown room. while the cleaning room is class 8 classification and houses our automated cleaning and passivation system.
This is a multi stage process with individual passivation tanks for different materials. It is a fully automated system offering both nitric and citric passivation. The process will be validated with the option for individual product validations if necessary.
For more information on availability contact us at info@caraghprecision.com.
50km cycle raises €3,250 for the stroke service
A 50km sponsored cycle, over a route from Galway to Loughrea, has raised €3,250 for the stroke service at St. James’s. The event was organised by Patricia Kenny, a former patient of the stroke unit, and her husband, Eddie. Nine cyclists took part, including Eddie himself and several of his colleagues from Caragh Precision.
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Caragh Precision has recently been featured on European Medical Device Technology
Caragh Precision has recently been featured on European Medical Device Technology (EMDT). The article is entitled ‘Addressing the Challenges of Working with Nitinol’.
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Caragh Precision introduce new ‘MemoryCut’ technology
At Caragh Precision we continually strive to develop new technologies which enable our customers develop exciting and novel products. We are delighted to introduce our new "MemoryCut" technology for the processing of shape memory alloys, such as Nitinol.
We have developed capabilities in milling, turning, wire EDM and other processes, to produce components and devices from this unique and challenging material which opens the doors to many applications in areas such as orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgery, ophthalmic surgery and others.
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An Tánaiste visits award winning Galway company Caragh Precision
On Friday, February 19th, An Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan TD, while on other business in Galway availed of the opportunity to visit local indigenous company, Caragh Precision.
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Caragh Precision wins regional award in the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards
Caragh Precision's Innovation Centre wins the regional award in the "One to Watch Award" category in the Ulster Bank Business Achiever's award and progresses to the national awards. This award recognises companies across many different sectors, delivering high standards of quality, service,innovation and displaying strong future potential.
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Caragh Precision shortlisted for IMDA Skills & Knowledge Awards
Our Innovation Centre has been shortlisted for the annual Irish Medical Device Association (IMDA) awards in the "Skills and Knowledge" category. These awards recognise excellence in different disciplines in the Irish Medical Device industry.
Certification by Japanese Ministry of Health
Caragh Precision has been certified by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare, which will allow us to produce and ship non-sterile medical devices to the Japanese market. "This accreditation is further confirmation of the quality of the products we produce and the strength and robustness of our quality systems."
Caragh Precision is featured in July's edition of Technology Ireland Magazine
Caragh Precision is featured in July's edition of Technology Ireland Magazine. The July issue featured medical devices companies active in the areas of design and manufacturing. Click here to view article.
Caragh Precision is pleased to announce that is is now registered to ISO 9001.2008 & ISO 13485:2003
Caragh Precision is pleased to announce that is has achieved certification to ISO 13485:2003 ahead of schedule. Our commitment to the highest standard of quality is evident through our investment in sophisticated analysis and metrology equipment. We place quality at the forefront of everything we do. Our structured electronic quality system, now registered to ISO 9001.2008 & ISO 13485:2003, governs the entire life cycle process irrespective of where you requirement fits.
Caragh Precision Exhibiting at MedinIreland 2010
Caragh Precision will be exhibiting at MedinIreland 2010 on October 20th in Dublin. This event is a national showcase for the indigenous medical device sector in Ireland, with services ranging from product design, precision machining, injection moulding, packaging, sterilisation and others.
Attendees invited by Caragh will get an opportunity to meet these companies in Dublin, followed by site visits to Caragh Precision’s facilities in Galway. All travel and accommodation costs are sponsored by Enterprise Ireland for qualifying attendees.
If you would like to be invited to the event please contact richardgribbons@caragh.ie.
For more information on the event visit http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/medinireland2009
Innovation Centre Expansion
Through ongoing demand for our design services in both equipment and product design, Caragh Precision’s Innovation Centre continues to expand its capabilities with additions to the team bringing increased experience in medical device design and engineering.
We firmly believe in providing an integrated one stop solution for our customers without compromise in quality and service.
Caragh Precision’s Greener Approach
We have recently commissioned an independent energy audit and are now pleased to announce we are officially a “Green” engineering facility. Results of this audit show that Caragh Precision is 44% more efficient in its energy usage per meter2 than the average industrial standard as defined by the ECOG018 (Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Sites).
Launch of our new website
Caragh Precision announces the launch of their new website after months of planning and development. Our aim was to build a user friendly website which contained detailed information about our design, development, production and support services we offer customers.