Biotechnology and Life Sciences

JACO Machine Works specializes in producing precision machined components essential for the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and General Instrumentation industries. We excel in using a variety of materials - including stainless steel, titanium, and specialized polymers - to create components for single-cell exploration. Our advanced techniques - such as 5-Axis precision milling and laser welding services - enable us to support both start-ups and established companies in developing life sciences and laboratory instrumentation. Our expertise allows us to deliver complex components for DNA analysis, medical diagnosis, and single-cell manipulation. We are adaptable and collaborate with OEMs, contract manufacturers, research laboratories, and academic institutions.

BioTech Materials, Components, and Assemblies

JACO Machine Works offers lean and flexible manufacturing to meet high mix, low volume parts demand. We provide components such as stages, sub-assemblies, chassis, mounting assemblies, and electro-mechanical drives and locators for the Life Sciences Industries. Our expertise extends to biotech lab equipment for automating scientific research, laboratory discoveries, and clinical diagnosis.

At JACO, our operators are experts in machining alloys with unique properties for corrosion resistance, high temperature, low thermal expansion and linear elasticity. We make a wide range of components for various industrial measurement and control instruments such as:

Load cells from 17-4PH stainless steel for precision force measurement.
Thin diaphragms for pressure measurement of corrosive gases made from Hastelloy® C276 – a Nickel alloy.
High purity gas control valves, regulators, mass flow controllers and transducers from vacuum melt 316L stainless steel.
Vacuum tube seals made from Kovar® – a low expansion alloy of Iron, Nickel and Cobalt.
High temperature sample heaters from Inconel® – another Nickel alloy.

Machining and Laser Welding Services at JACO

5-Axis Precision Machining: Our advanced 5-axis CNC machines allow for the machining of complex geometries with a high degree of precision. These machining powerhouses can produce intricate parts with tight tolerances, essential for automated sample management and precision optics. Examples include chassis components for instrument builds and parts for medical devices.

Vertical and Horizontal CNC Milling: Vertical and Horizontal Milling are versatile machining centers used for producing a wide range of components in the biotech and life sciences industries. Vertical milling is often used for detailed parts with complex shapes, while horizontal milling is suitable for larger, heavier components. Examples include structural frames, mounting brackets, and various types of drive housings for laboratory instrumentation.

CNC Swiss Screw Machining: CNC and Swiss Screw Machining are ideal for manufacturing small, precise parts required in biotech and life sciences. These machining centers excel in producing high-volume, high-precision components consistently. Typical components include miniature gears, precision shafts, and fasteners used in laboratory equipment and medical devices.

Laser Welding: Laser Welding is essential for assembling biotech and life sciences components with high precision and strength. This technique is used to join metal parts with minimal distortion and high accuracy, making it ideal for delicate and intricate assemblies. Components that benefit from laser welding include sensor assemblies, actuator housings, and various types of robotic joints and connectors used in laboratory and medical equipment.

Quality Assurance

JACO Machine Works’ comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D standards and complies with the requirements of ISO 13485:2003. This certification underscores our commitment to safety, reliability, and precision in every component we produce. Whether it’s risk analysis, raw material inspection, recordkeeping, supplier management, or final assembly, we adhere to strict quality control measures. Here’s how our QMS ensures reliable and repeatable results:

Continuous Improvement: We evaluate process effectiveness continually. Factors like on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, and quality conformance drive our improvement efforts.
Risk Analysis: Identifying and mitigating risks preemptively is essential. Our upper management reviews high-risk jobs before production begins, ensuring quality from the outset.
Traceability and Documentation: We maintain full lot and material traceability throughout production, complying with customer and regulatory specifications. Rigorous documentation ensures complete accountability and demonstrates product conformance.
State-of-the-Art Inspection: Our automatic CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) uses powerful software to inspect complex part geometries directly from solid model files. This technology allows for fast, repetitive inspections at a low cost.

Why Choose JACO?

JACO Machine Works is a leading CNC machining manufacturer of precision components for many industries, including aerospace and defense projects, medical devices and surgical instruments, sensor devices, robotics, components for electrical connectors and semiconductor tooling and equipment, and more. Whatever your application might be, our engineers at JACO are happy to help bring your product to market in the shortest amount of time and at the lowest cost possible. We are committed to providing you with quality engineering, design services, and supply chain management that will exceed your expectations and meet every specification.