When Visualization Technology, Inc. (VTI) needed help designing their revolutionary line of fluoroscopy-based surgical tools, they contacted Lampin.

VTI was able to tap into Lampin's twenty-five years as a medical supplier to help design and manufacture surgical instruments that are guided by 3-dimensional data.

Now, surgeons can operate more precisely and efficiently in critical areas thanks to a marriage between high-tech imaging software and reliable tools.

On Sunday evening fire broke out at Smith & Nephew's (S&N) Andover, Massachusetts facility. Major damage was averted when the sprinkler system knocked down the fire. However, the two machines producing the company’s popular line of arthroscopy disposable bone burrs were knocked out of commission.

At 8:05 am on Monday morning Lampin's weekly production meeting was interrupted by a panic call for help.

Four hours after the telephone call, material was transferred from Andover to Lampin’s manufacturing site in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Production schedules were changed and by Tuesday morning parts were being produced.

Two Swiss CNC Citizen machines were run around the clock and over a holiday weekend to keep up with S&N's needs. Lampin became a critical partner as needs changed and communication between S&N's manufacturing and materials specialists had to be constantly updated. Material traceability, inspection, and lot integrity were coordinated as parts flowed daily from Lampin to a certified heat treat facility and finally to Smith & Nephew.

Presstek Corporation, a leading supplier of direct imaging equipment, had a problem. Their pioneering technology was rapidly being accepted and their biggest customer was forecasting a significant increase in sales.

Lampin had always supplied the lens holder components which are critical to the alignment and focus of the laser technology at the heart of Presstek's equipment. These components require precision tolerances to .0002 inch, low reflectivity, fine threads for adjustment, and use of various metals and plastics.

In spite of excellent past performance, it was obvious that Lampin could not support the increased production levels – without major changes.

Within hours of discussions with Presstek, Lampin ordered new equipment, secured additional material sources, and adjusted work schedules to accommodate round-the-clock production. Delivery commitments were met, and today Presstek is the leading supplier of direct imaging equipment to the printing industry.

Lampin Corporation has a long-term relationship with Gerber Coburn Optical.  While designing the company’s new gemini™ lens processing system, Gerber engineers worked closely with Lampin engineers on the heart of the mechanical system - a hexapod design that eliminates hard laps and produces a more exact lens prescription.

The original hexapod leg design for gemini™ incorporated seven parts, required precise fits, and considerable assembly time. However, during a conversation with Lampin’s account manager, a Gerber engineer sketched a revised design that addressed concerns about the original design.

Within days, Lampin supplied prototypes based on the new design.

Today the improved design is not only more reliable and aesthetically more pleasing, but offers documented cost savings in excess of 50%.

For over 20 years, Titanium Ball Valve (TBV) has relied on Lampin for critical components. TBV supplies specialty valves with zero tolerance for external leakage.

On a recent Tuesday afternoon, TBV realized it would be unable to meet a customer order because of a missing component. The parts had to machined from mill certified material with absolutely no deviation from the exacting specifications.

TBV called Lampin.

Within minutes of receiving the call, Lampin was able to procure the material, freed up a machine, and scheduled production for Wednesday morning. The parts were delivered to TBV on Wednesday afternoon.

Two factors help Lampin beat the normal four-week industry turnaround time: a unique networked, real time, production control system, and employees who understand the dedication and commitment necessary to support today's rapidly changing business requirements.