Forj Medical

05/07/2026

Design for Manufacturing (DfM) is widely understood. Design for Automation (DfA) is not, and that gap is costing medical device OEMs time and money. Forj Medical's Senior Director of Engineering for Automation and Molding, Kelly Peterson, breaks down why automation readiness has to start at the design stage, not after the fact, in our latest article featured in Today's Medical Developments.

From part geometry and orientation to inspection requirements and assembly methods, the decisions made early in design either enable automation or make it exponentially harder. Read the full article here:

Forj Medical's Senior Director of Engineering, Kelly Peterson, recently authored an article on Design for Automation in Today's Medical Developments.

04/30/2026

MassDevice and Medical Design & Outsourcing are bringing DeviceTalks to Minnesota, the heart of the medtech world. And we couldn't be more proud. Two of our clients, Tom Burke from Vail Scientific and Ping Yeh from Vocxi Health, were hand-picked by editors to take the innovation stage. Our own Tanner S. and Carmen A. will also be onsite. Come find them if you're attending.

Read about our partnerships:
Vocxi Health: https://www.forjmedical.com/resource/forj-medical-vocxi-health-partner-on-breath-based-cancer-detection-device/
Vail Scientific: https://www.forjmedical.com/resource/vail-scientific-taps-minnetronix-to-redesign-device-for-earlier-faster-sepsis-screening-minnetronix-medical/

04/28/2026

We're sponsoring the Minneapolis MedTech Spring Social on April 30 at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. If you're in the medtech space, come connect with the Forj Medical team. RSVP and details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minneapolis-medtech-spring-social-tickets-1985867700751

04/22/2026

We're live at MD&M Trade Shows South in Charlotte. Stop by Booth 3125 and talk with our team about what's possible with a single, vertically integrated CDMO partner — from precision molded components and needles to EM sensor and capital equipment builds. If you're here today, come find us to learn what’s possible with Forj Medical.

04/21/2026

Our CCO, Jeff Kelly, joined the Medical Alley podcast to share his perspective on how consolidation is reshaping the CDMO landscape and what that means for medical device OEMs. From supplier rationalization to AI's growing role in medtech, Jeff covers what device companies should be thinking about now and how Forj Medical's vertically integrated model helps eliminate the handoffs and integration risks that slow programs down. Listen here:

What does it take to bring a medical device from idea to reality — faster, smarter, and with less risk?In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, Ben Wagner sits down with Jeff Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer at Forj Medical, a newly formed CDM...

04/17/2026

Every breakthrough starts unfinished. At Forj Medical, we partner with medical device OEMs from concept to commercial production—eliminating the handoffs that slow programs down.

Through vertically integrated capabilities spanning design, engineering, and manufacturing, we help teams bring complex, high-stakes medical technologies to market faster.

One partner. One accountable team. From concept to commercialization. Learn more: www.forjmedical.com

04/16/2026

Our Business Development Manager Mario Calabria is heading to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 20-22. If you're attending, connect with Mario to discuss how Forj Medical helps MedTech startups navigate manufacturability challenges and bring complex medical devices to market faster.

04/15/2026

Members of our team attended Twin Cities Business' Women in Leadership Luncheon—an inspiring event bringing together over 500 professionals to celebrate and learn from women shaping the future of business. We're grateful for opportunities to learn from and support women leaders in our community.

04/14/2026

Last week, our Costa Rica facility onboarded new operators as we prepare to begin operations. These team members will be essential to delivering the precision and quality our customers depend on—from design through manufacturing, all under one roof. Welcome to Forj Medical.

04/09/2026

Breakthroughs in the making require more than innovation—they demand precise integration and scalable ex*****on. Forj Medical delivers integrated optical system design and manufacturing for visualization, navigation, diagnosis, and therapy—from OCT and endoscopy to spectroscopy and photodynamic systems.

By aligning mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering early, we mitigate integration risk, optimize for manufacturability, and enable a controlled transition from prototype to high-volume production. Let’s build your next breakthrough together: www.forjmedical.com

04/07/2026

At the RAM/SWANA Conference, Carolyn Reimann joined Waste Wise to share what it takes to successfully launch a workplace sustainability program.

She highlighted how Forj Medical’s Green Team led the successful implementation of a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle program by applying strong change management principles. Through clear communication, intentional preparation, and effective employee training, the team enabled rapid adoption of this important practice.

That thoughtful approach has resulted in meaningful reductions in waste and increased recycling. Proud of the teamwork behind this effort and the impact it continues to make.