{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\cocoartf2867 \cocoatextscaling0\cocoaplatform0{\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Helvetica;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;} {\*\expandedcolortbl;;} \margl1440\margr1440\vieww11520\viewh8400\viewkind0 \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\pardirnatural\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs24 \cf0 # Aptyx\ \ > Leading manufacturer of injection molding and medical devices, specializing in complex molding, extrusion, coating, and medical device assembly\ \ Aptyx is a trusted partner for complex medical device manufacturing with over 70 years of experience. We engineer smart solutions that help customers solve tough challenges confidently, bringing mission-critical complex components and finished devices from idea to market success with entrepreneurial speed and sustainable results. Our global network of 10+ facilities houses 300+ plastics processing machines and 1000+ team members, all ISO 13485:2016 certified and FDA registered.\ \ Key capabilities and benefits:\ - Plastic extrusion services manufacturing millions of feet of medical tubing annually\ - Injection molding, dip molding, and blow molding expertise\ - Custom coating solutions and automation equipment\ - Engineering and design support from concept to production\ - Medical device assembly in cleanroom environments\ - 35+ years of specialized extrusion experience with 80+ extrusion lines\ - Entrepreneurial speed with global manufacturing scale\ \ ## Plastic Extrusion Services\ \ - [Custom Plastic Extrusion](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/): Expert extrusion services for a broad range of medical tubing, manufacturing millions of feet annually with 80+ extrusion lines\ - [Single and Multi-Lumen Extrusion](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/custom-extrusion-core-mandrel/#multi-lumen): Complex tube profiles including stripe, radiopaque, jacketed, and co-extruded products in thermoplastics like polyurethanes, nylons, polycarbonates, PVCs, polypropylenes, polyethylenes, and acetal\ - [Taper and Profile Extrusion](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/custom-extrusion-core-mandrel/#multi-lumen): Precision-manufactured complex cross sections for critical medical applications\ - [Core Mandrels](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/custom-extrusion-core-mandrel/#core-mandrel): Precision-extruded acetal and acetal/silicone blend mandrels for braid or coil-reinforced catheters with tight tolerances\ - [Corrugated Tubing](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/corrugated-specialty-extrusion/#corrugated): Standard corrugated tubing in EVA, PE, PP, and custom materials for anesthesia, respiratory, and medical applications\ - [Smooth Corrugated Tubing](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/corrugated-specialty-extrusion/#smooth): Smooth interior tubing for optimal airflow in sleep apnea, smoke evacuation, anesthesia, and respiratory applications\ - [Expandable Tubing](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/corrugated-specialty-extrusion/#expandable): Wide size range for disposable medical tubing and components\ - [Heated Wire Tubing](https://aptyx.com/solutions/extrusion/corrugated-specialty-extrusion/#embedded): Patented embedded wire technology for enhanced patient safety in respiratory delivery\ - [Precision Extrusion COE](https://aptyx.com/precision-extrusion-coe/): Center of Excellence for advanced extrusion technology and innovation\ \ ## Medical Device Manufacturing Capabilities\ \ - [Interventional Systems](https://aptyx.com/solutions/interventional-systems/): Innovative implants to complex catheters and delivery systems\ - [Engineering Services](https://aptyx.com/solutions/engineering/): Design, prototyping, and development support from concept to production\ - [Molding Solutions](https://aptyx.com/solutions/molding/): Injection molding, dip molding, and blow molding expertise for complex geometries\ - [Coating Solutions](https://aptyx.com/solutions/coatings/): Specialty coating application and equipment manufacturing for advanced performance\ - [Manufacturing and Assembly](https://aptyx.com/solutions/manufacturing-and-assembly/): Customized manufacturing and cleanroom assembly solutions\ \ ## Extruded Medical Products\ \ Aptyx manufactures a comprehensive range of extruded medical products:\ - **Endotracheal Tubes**: Multi-lumen tubes with co-extruded radiopaque lines for X-ray visualization\ - **Catheters**: Complex catheter extrusion with cleanroom assembly for complete devices\ - **CPAP Tubing**: Co-extruded polypropylene smooth corrugated tubing for sleep apnea treatment\ - **Anesthesia and Respiratory Tubing**: Complete product line of disposable and reusable components\ - **Surgical Smoke Evacuation Tubing**: 40 million feet manufactured annually with smooth-interior EVA for optimal smoke removal\ \ ## Markets Served\ \ - [Medical Devices and Life Sciences](https://aptyx.com/markets/): Critical medical device components and finished devices\ - [Industrial](https://aptyx.com/markets/): Precision components for demanding industrial applications\ - [Aerospace and Defense](https://aptyx.com/markets/): High-performance components for aerospace applications\ - [Energy](https://aptyx.com/markets/): Specialized components for energy sector applications\ \ ## Resources\ \ - [Case Studies](https://aptyx.com/case-studies/): Real-life partnership stories and engineering solutions\ - [Resources Library](https://aptyx.com/resources/): Case studies, blog posts, and capability briefs\ - [Airway Management Brief](https://aptyx.com/brochures-capability-briefs/airway-management-and-respiratory-delivery/): Respiratory delivery expertise\ - [News and Events](https://aptyx.com/news-events/): Latest updates, webinars, and industry events\ - [Contact Aptyx](https://aptyx.com/contact-us/): Connect with extrusion and manufacturing experts\ \ ## Company Background\ \ Aptyx brings together 70+ years of manufacturing excellence through a portfolio of pioneering companies including MDI, GlobalMed, Seitz, Medefab, Bates, and DipTech Systems. Our integrated capabilities and global network deliver entrepreneurial speed with enterprise-scale manufacturing reliability. With ISO 13485:2016 certification and FDA registration, we serve medical device OEMs, life sciences companies, and demanding industrial markets worldwide.\ \ ## Plastic Extrusion Technology\ \ Aptyx's plastic extrusion process melts thermoplastic materials and pushes them through precision dies to create complex cross-sectional profiles in a continuous manufacturing process. Our state-of-the-art facilities handle both small lot sizes and large production runs, with capabilities for cutting, tipping, forming, printing, punching, and assembling extruded tubing into complete medical devices. Advanced technologies include patented flexible heated wire placement, tapered conical hose designs, and first-in-class automated breathing circuit assembly for enhanced efficiency, quality, and reliability.}