Trulife, a global business engaged in research, development and the manufacture of high-end healthcare products, has increased its composite material yield by 25% through adding a Zünd G3 M-1600 Digital Cutter to its workflow.
Trulife has over 60 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of medical devices and specialist healthcare products. With presence in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada, the global company manufactures quality products for a number of healthcare segments, such as prosthetics, orthotics, breast care and pressure care.
Trulife has a core group of dedicated research and development professionals who have gained vast expertise and experience over the last 60 years, combined with the continual exploration and development of new materials and technologies. In the UK, Trulife manufactures novel orthotic devices and walking aids at its modern manufacturing site in Sheffield. Skilled technicians manufacture a range of products from aluminium through to carbon fibre and glass composite materials.
“We are continually seeking ways to improve our products and processes,” says Dr Abraham Lizama, research and development engineer at Trulife.
Down with wastage
In 2022, the company evaluated its manufacturing process for products made from composite materials and identified its cutting process of raw composite materials as a potential area of improvement.
“Trulife had always used a traditional die-cutter to process carbon fibre and glass fibre substrates,” continues Lizama. “However, we suspected that this process was never efficient due to the material wastage we incurred.”
