NEW YORK—The global market for contract manufacturing of medical devices is expected to grow substantially from 2018 to 2028, according to a new report from market research firm Reportlinker.com. Current market trends include growth offshore, particularly in emerging nations, and changes to the regulatory environment.

There are numerous advantages associated with contract manufacturing, such as cost savings, access to specialized manufacturing capabilities and expertise, flexibility in production volumes, faster market time, and reduced capital investment. All these factors have significantly increased the trend of contract manufacturing across the medical device industry over the last few years, thereby supporting the growth of the global medical device contract manufacturing market.

Additionally, the advancement of manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, automation, robotics, and digitalization has enabled contract manufacturers to produce complex and high-quality medical devices with improved precision, speed, and efficiency. OEMs can benefit from access to these advanced manufacturing technologies through contract manufacturing partnerships.

The growing demand for medical devices due to factors such as the aging population, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, technological advancements, and increasing healthcare expenditure is driving the need for efficient and scalable manufacturing solutions, thereby supporting the growth of the global medical device contract manufacturing market. Contract manufacturing offers OEMs the ability to scale production and meet market demands while focusing on their core competencies.

This flexibility allows OEMs to respond to changing market dynamics and manage production efficiently, thereby supporting the growth of global medical device contract manufacturing market.

The adoption of digitalization and data-driven manufacturing in the medical device contract manufacturing process is increasing. Contract manufacturers are leveraging data analytics, IoT, and other digital technologies to optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and enhance product quality.

This trend is expected to continue as Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies gain further traction in the medical device manufacturing landscape. Furthermore, contract manufacturers in the medical device industry are increasingly adopting advanced technologies such as 3D printing, automation, robotics, and digitalization to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance product quality. These technologies enable faster prototyping, customization, and production of complex medical devices with improved precision. The increasing digitalization and data-driven manufacturing are further expected to support the growth of global medical device contract manufacturing market.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience in the medical device industry. Contract manufacturers and OEMs are placing a greater emphasis on diversifying supply chains, mitigating risks, and ensuring business continuity.

This has led to increased scrutiny of supply chain management practices, including the selection and management of contract manufacturers. The pandemic has opened up new prospects for the growth of global medical device contract manufacturing market. Sustainability is gaining prominence in the medical device industry, and contract manufacturers are increasingly adopting sustainable manufacturing practices. This may include using environmentally friendly materials, optimizing energy consumption, reducing waste, and implementing eco-friendly manufacturing processes to align with environmental and sustainability standards.