Advanced Composites for Medical & Rehabilitation Applications
Lightweight. Strong. Precisely Engineered.
Southwest Composite Works provides advanced composite manufacturing, prototyping, and development support for medical and rehabilitation applications where lightweight, durable, and precisely engineered components matter.
From one-off prototypes to repeat production, our team works closely with designers, engineers, clinicians, and manufacturers to develop composite solutions that meet the specific requirements of each application.
COMPOSITE ADVANTAGES
Composite materials can offer significant advantages in medical and rehabilitation applications, including high strength-to-weight ratios, durability, stiffness, and design flexibility.
Our team brings decades of experience working with advanced composites and combines that expertise with in-house engineering and machining capabilities to help turn complex concepts into functional components.
Whether you have an existing design that needs to be manufactured or are developing something entirely new, we can help determine the right materials, processes, and manufacturing approach for your application.
Engineered for Real-World Applications
MEDICAL & REHABILITATION APPLICATIOPNS
We support a range of specialized applications, including:
Prosthetics
Composite components can provide the strength and lightweight performance needed for prosthetic applications while allowing for highly customized geometries.
Orthotics & Bracing
We can manufacture composite components for braces, supports, and other orthopedic applications where stiffness, durability, and weight are important considerations.
Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)
Advanced composite materials can provide controlled stiffness and lightweight structural support for specialized AFO applications.
Rehabilitation Devices
From prototypes to production components, we support the development of custom rehabilitation equipment and devices.
Custom Medical Components
Have a unique application? Our team can help evaluate your requirements and develop a manufacturing approach for specialized composite components.
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPONENT
Developing a medical or rehabilitation product often requires more than simply manufacturing a part. Material selection, geometry, tooling, tolerances, repeatability, and manufacturability all need to be considered from the beginning.
Our team can support projects through multiple stages of development:
Design
Design refinement and manufacturability considerations.
Prototyping
One-off and low-volume components to test fit, function, materials, and design.
Tooling & Manufacturing
CNC-machined tooling and composite manufacturing using processes selected for the application.
Testing & Iteration
Support through design changes and multiple development iterations.
Production
Repeatable manufacturing for established products and production programs.
OUR COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
We combine advanced composite processing with in-house machining and engineering capabilities.
Composite Processing
- Compression molding
- Autoclave processing
- Vacuum bag molding
- Oven curing
- Carbon fiber and other advanced composite materials
- One-off and low-volume composite components
Engineering & Machining
- SolidWorks design
- CNC machining
- Steel, aluminum, and plastic tooling
- Complex 3D geometry
- In-house CNC capabilities
- Custom fixtures and tooling
Product Development
- Prototyping
- Research & development
- Design-for-manufacturing support
- One-off components
- Low-volume production
- OEM manufacturing support
HAVE A MEDICAL OR REHABILITATION APPLICATION?
Whether you're developing a new medical product, improving an existing component, or looking for a manufacturing partner, we'd like to learn more about your application.
Share your drawings, CAD files, specifications, material requirements, or simply tell us what you're trying to accomplish. Our team can help determine the best path forward.
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