Norman Noble, Inc., headquartered in Highland Heights, Ohio, operates within the medical equipment manufacturing sector as a specialized contract manufacturer for medical devices and implants. For eight decades, the organization has provided microprecision contract manufacturing services, focusing on micromachining exotic materials into complex geometries with dimensional tolerances of plus or minus .0001 inches. The company serves clients requiring advanced solutions for medical device components, supporting projects from initial prototype stages through full market production.
The firm is recognized for its technological capabilities within the medtech industry, employing a vertically integrated approach that includes proprietary machining and finishing processes. It holds a distinction as the largest contract manufacturer of Nitinol implants globally, offering design for manufacturability services, laser machining, shape setting, and electropolishing for super-elastic and shape-memory materials. Additional specialized operations include stent manufacturing and orthopedic implant manufacturing, supported by cleanroom assembly and packaging facilities.
To ensure precision and efficiency, Norman Noble utilizes five dedicated, independent Process Development Centers separate from production areas. These facilities enable engineers to validate manufacturing processes and develop custom workflows. The organization leverages DSC testing and SEM analysis to support the production of Nitinol implants, ensuring that finished products meet exact drawing specifications and rigorous medical standards.
