• Company: Impact Electronic Solutions (Impact ES–Grants Pass)
• Industry: Medical Device / Life Sciences
• Application: Ophthalmic laser system — internal cooling assembly
• Capabilities Applied: Precision electromechanical assembly, solenoid integration, DFM/DFT engineering
• Certifications: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC/WHMA-A-620D
• Outcome: Prototype-to-production transition with no redesign; long-term manufacturing partnership
Impact Electronics partnered with a medical device OEM to take a solenoid-controlled laser cooling assembly from early prototype into scalable production. By engaging at the design stage through DFM/DFT engineering services, the team eliminated the need for redesign, maintained clinical-grade tolerances throughout, and built a repeatable manufacturing process that scaled with the product.
A medical device OEM developing an ophthalmic laser platform needed a manufacturing partner capable of more than assembly. The internal cooling system, built around solenoid-controlled tubing and tightly routed internal wiring, was directly responsible for maintaining the thermal stability that surgical performance depended on. Any variation in build quality could affect clinical outcomes.
The OEM was at an inflection point: the design functioned, but a clear, scalable path to production had not yet been established. They needed a partner who could support early-stage builds, evaluate manufacturability before design lock, hold tolerances that clinical use required, and grow with the program without forcing a redesign.
Impact ES–Grants Pass engaged before the design was finalized—the point where manufacturing input has the highest leverage. Working directly with the OEM’s engineering team, the Impact team evaluated assembly sequencing, internal routing paths, and long-term production workflow to establish a process that was right on the first build and repeatable on every build after that.
Capabilities applied to the program:
Precision electromechanical assembly with controlled tolerances
Solenoid system integration within a constrained internal geometry
Tube routing and internal wiring documentation for repeatable production
DFM/DFT engineering services to improve manufacturability before design lock
Production process documentation and validation for long-term scalability
Impact’s 47,000-square-foot facility supports full-lifecycle manufacturing, from prototype and NPI builds through full-turnkey production. The same cross-functional team that developed the initial process managed the transition into volume manufacturing, eliminating the handoff risk that causes redesigns in other programs.
Prototype transitioned to full production with no redesign required
Cooling performance consistent across builds—a non-negotiable for surgical application
Manufacturing process fully documented and validated for scalability
Long-term manufacturing partnership established with the OEM
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) are engineering services that evaluate a product design before it is locked, identifying features that may be difficult or costly to produce at scale. For this ophthalmic laser program, early DFM engagement allowed Impact Electronics to improve assembly sequencing and routing before production began — eliminating the need for costly redesigns later.
Yes. Impact Electronics supports prototype builds, NPI, and full-turnkey production within a single 47,000-square-foot facility. Medical device programs benefit from the same engineering team across the full lifecycle, maintaining process continuity from first article through volume manufacturing.
Impact Electronics holds AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC/ WHMA-A-620D, and IPC/WHMA-A-620D-S (Space addendum) certifications, along with Nadcap® accreditation for electronics — cable and harness assemblies. For medical device programs, the team applies the standard appropriate to the application, ensuring compliance without unnecessary cost.
Every product undergoes 100% final testing and inspection using custom-built test boards developed by Impact’s in-house test engineering team. Production process documentation, copy- exact manufacturing methodology, and controlled assembly environments maintain consistency across every build.
