
Designing an electronic enclosure isn't always straightforward, and keeping costs down can be crucial for making the end product financially viable. From material choice to surface finish, there are decisions made across the whole manufacturing process where you may be adding unnecessary costs.

Aesthetics vs functionality…the ongoing conflict in the minds of product designers and engineers. In this blog we consider both Aethetic and Functional component design, how you can balance the two and consider some common trade-offs.

316L is usually the first choice for medical manufacturing but it is not the only stainless steel that is available for healthcare applications. Other grades of medical stainless steel may be better suited for your purposes and/or more cost effective. But let's start with 316L. Here is why it is the 'go-to' stainless steel for most medical applications…