Die Casting for Medical Technology

As a manufacturer of die-cast components for medical technology, HDO is your specialist in development, production, and surface finishing.

The requirements for components, housings and cases used in medical technology are exceptionally high. In addition to technical precision and reliability, there is a strong focus on hygienic standards, smooth and easy-to-clean surfaces, and consistently high quality. Thanks to our extensive experience across a wide range of industries, we can ensure maximum process reliability for medical technology applications. With zinc and aluminum die casting, full-scale in-house production, and state-of-the-art surface finishing, HDO is the partner of choice for many manufacturers in human and veterinary medicine.

Components for Medical Use – Where Function Meets Safety

HDO supplies a wide variety of components for medical devices and applications, including:

• Handles for surgical instruments
• Profiles and covers for medical equipment
• Frames and housings for patient monitoring systems
• Grips and housings for veterinary medical devices

Our components meet the highest standards: they are precisely manufactured, durable, mechanically resilient, and hygienically safe. In many cases, the aesthetic appeal of the components is also important—especially for devices used in patient-facing areas. HDO delivers solutions that meet all of these standards with consistent process reliability.

Zinc Die Casting – Precision, Strength, and Hygiene in One Material

The zinc die casting process used by HDO offers key advantages for medical technology. It allows for the production of highly precise, finely detailed components with excellent dimensional accuracy. Undercuts, smooth transitions, intricate geometries, and integrated fastening or connection elements can all be formed directly in the casting process—eliminating additional processing steps and reducing error margins.

The finished parts have smooth, homogeneous surfaces that are easy to clean and free of pores or rough areas where germs or dirt could accumulate. This makes zinc ideal for hygiene-critical applications such as handles, control surfaces, or housings for sensitive electronics.

Consistent Process Reliability

HDO is well-acquainted with the stringent requirements of medical technology. Using advanced casting simulation and fully automated production, we ensure that every component meets exact tolerances and functions reliably.

Our expertise in die casting and surface finishing makes us a dependable partner for the medical industry—from development to series production. We rely on consistent process reliability, strict quality monitoring, and continuous documentation throughout all testing procedures.

Surface Finishing to Meet Hygienic and Functional Requirements

In medical technology, the surface characteristics of a part are of particular importance. As a cross-industry expert with in-house surface finishing capabilities, HDO offers a wide range of techniques suited to medical applications, including:

• Electroplated coatings, such as nickel or chrome finishes
• PVD coatings
• Powder coating, painting, and additional technical coatings

These surfaces are easy to clean, maintain a consistently high-quality feel over time, and reflect their premium quality visually as well.

Development Expertise and Collaborative Partnerships

At HDO, close cooperation with our customers starts in the development phase. We offer guidance on design optimization, recommend adjustments for manufacturing efficiency, and ensure that your product concept can be realized reliably and cost-effectively. Our interdisciplinary teams combine deep technical knowledge in die casting with a focus on function, surface finishing, and hygiene requirements.
Thanks to our broad industry background, we bring valuable insights from other sectors into medical technology—such as in series production, design integration, or modular construction. This experience makes us a valuable development partner for medical projects—whether for new developments, design changes, or the transition from prototypes to series production.

HDO – The Reliable Partner for Medical Equipment Manufacturers

With maximum precision, hygienic surfaces, and decades of experience, HDO offers the ideal conditions for producing components for medical technology. Whether for human or veterinary medicine, diagnostic systems, or patient monitoring, we deliver tailored, reliable, and design-driven solutions that meet the high standards of the medical sector.
With our expertise in zinc and aluminum die casting, advanced surface finishing, and certified series production, we manufacture medical technology components at the highest level—reliably, cost-effectively, and in close coordination with our customers.
At HDO, innovation is always evolving. Contact us today to learn how we can help enhance your medical devices and instruments with high-quality components.