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Last week, Cretex Medical was proud to exhibit at MD&M Midwest 2025 in Minneapolis, MN, one of the region’s premier gatherings for medical device manufacturers and innovators. The event brought together industry leaders, engineers, and suppliers to explore the latest advancements in medical technology and manufacturing solutions.

Cretex Medical, a leading provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Dedicated to satisfying customer needs, Atemisa provides high quality machining services to the medical and industrial sectors in Costa Rica. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions.

Cretex Medical | rms Engineering Manager Emma Danner was recently featured in Medical Design & Outsourcing’s annual Women in Medtech issue. In her interview, Emma shares insights on the evolution of the medtech industry, the challenges engineers face, and how fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion can help drive progress. She also highlights the importance of diversity and the key challenges medtech companies may encounter in the years ahead.

On Saturday, September 20, Cretex Medical proudly sponsored and participated in the Thumbs Up 12th Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk/Bike event at Orono Park in Elk River, MN. This inspiring community gathering brought together hundreds of participants to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, while encouraging connection, resilience, and hope.

Brian Nissen, Director of Engineering at Cretex Medical | QTS, was recently featured in ODT Magazine’s Orthopedic Innovators Q&A series. In the article, “Streamlining Orthopedic Device Testing with Product Families — An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A,” Brian discussed how using product families in validation testing can help customers accelerate their path to market while maintaining quality and compliance.

Throughout the summer, interns tackled meaningful projects across multiple departments, helping make Cretex an even more well-oiled machine. Whether they were streamlining processes, assisting with complex technical work, or supporting operational initiatives, their contributions strengthened our teams and set the stage for continued success. Thank you to our fantastic Cretex Companies interns for all your hard work!

Every June, Cretex Companies proudly hosts our annual Cretex Cares-A-Thon, a companywide initiative that encourages employees to support their local communities through volunteer work, donations, and service projects. This year, our teams across Cretex Medical, QTS, rms, CDT, and Cretex Corporate showed up in a big way — coming together to support dozens of nonprofit organizations and community programs.

Cretex Medical | rms recently celebrated the production of its One Millionth Additive Manufactured Part, a major milestone made possible by the dedication of its team and rapid growth in metal 3D printing since 2017. The milestone part highlights rms’s advanced Powder to Package capabilities and commitment to innovation.

In this Q&A, Sopheak Srun, Principal Sterilization Scientist, and Molly Swanson, Senior Sterilization Scientist at Cretex Medical | QTS, discuss ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization and gamma ray sterilization technologies, as well as how QTS partners with companies to find the right solution for their needs.