Medical, Healthcare & Life-sciences Medical Device Manufacturing

The global medtech market is growing fast. Ageing populations, the rise of chronic diseases, and the push for patient-centric care are driving innovation in diagnostic devices, surgical robotics, wearables, and beyond.

 

 

Healthcare providers need advanced equipment to deliver life-saving treatments and personalised care to improve patient outcomes. In this dynamic environment, medtech OEMs must navigate stringent regulations, integrate ML-driven software, install cutting-edge sensor technologies, and optimise costs - all while accelerating their time-to-market.

What’s slowing you down?

Launching complex medtech equipment isn’t simple. Turning concepts into robust, real-world devices ready for manufacturing is a challenge. Skills shortages in design, engineering, and prototyping are causing project delays. Supply chains for highly specialised components are hard to manage. OEMs need trusted partners to support them with design, verification, manufacturing and compliance so they can focus on clinical innovation and market expansion.

 

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ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

 

The end-to-end cost of bringing a Class III medical device to market in the US can reach $94 million, and to bring a medical device to market can take between 3 to 7 years (source: Science Direct).

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

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ESCATEC: The trusted design and manufacturing partner for Medtech OEMs

Safety, traceability, and reliability aren’t negotiable—they’re mission critical.

At ESCATEC, we work alongside Medtech OEMs from concept through to volume production and post-market support, ensuring your devices meet the strictest global standards. Our DfX approach embeds quality and compliance into your design from the outset, reducing risk, avoiding late-stage failures, and helping you get to market faster.

With ISO 13485-certified cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and supply chain expertise, we support Class I, II, and III devices - from handheld diagnostics to complex electromechanical surgical systems. As your business scales, our global manufacturing footprint grows with you—delivering cost efficiency without compromising quality.

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

ESCATEC’s core capabilities

Our teams in Europe and Southeast Asia collaborate with you to design and assemble complex medical devices that meet the most rigorous performance, safety and quality requirements. Our end-to-end approach eliminates the error stacking and hand-off delays that can result from multi-partner outsourcing:

Products, Applications and/or Sector Experience

Did you know? ESCATEC played a pivotal role during the COVID-’19 pandemic by manufacturing an innovative cold chain monitoring device which helped to safely deliver over 5 billion Pfizer vaccinations in under two years.

Cleanroom Assembly

We offer contamination-free manufacturing areas for surgical robotics, medical implants, and diagnostic devices.

Miniature Electronics

We provide microelectronics design and assembly solutions for miniature medical devices

Regulatory Expertise

We help you meet ISO 13485, FDA, and CE marking standards for global compliance.

Full Traceability

We track every material and process to meet strict medical industry standards.

Complete Device Solutions

We offer end-to-end assembly, including enclosures, system integration, and packaging.

Proactive Risk Management

We identify and mitigate risks to minimise non-conformances, through tailored Corrective and Preventive Action Processes (CAPAs).

Precision Manufacturing

We produce high-performance medical devices with exacting accuracy.

Long-Term Support

We provide full lifecycle management, post-production services, and supply chain efficiency.

Enabling the Future of Healthcare

ESCATEC specialises in complex electronic and mechatronic design and assembly for the healthcare sector. From cutting-edge ventilators, hearing devices, and pharmaceutical data loggers to advanced drug delivery devices, we have deep expertise in the latest medical innovations launched to market.

Our experience fuels breakthroughs in diagnostics, patient monitoring, and home healthcare - driving better clinical outcomes for patients worldwide.

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

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Quality and Compliance at scale

We deliver quality at scale, certified to leading international standards:

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

Taking a “think global, build local” approach, our global facilities are strategically located near major shipping ports, airports, and regional markets. This ensures streamlined logistical operations that reliably deliver products to our clients and their end users across markets as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

ISO: 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

ISO: 27001:2022

Information Security, Cybersecurity & Privacy

ISO: 14001:2015

Environmental Management Systems

ISO: 13485:2016

Medical Devices Quality Management Systems

IATF: 16949:2016

Automotive Quality Management Systems

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

In addition, our robust SOPs and processes support compliance with FDA and EU MDR requirements, and our manufacturing practices comply with IPC-A-610 standards for Class II and Class III devices.

ESCATEC Sdn. Bhd. (HQ)
ESCATEC Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Medical Sdn. Bhd.
ESCATEC Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Industrial Zone 4, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

+60 4 643 2554

Optimising life-saving medical equipment for Carl Reiner GmBH

Discover how ESCATEC and Carl Reiner GmBH optimised the Twinstream™ Multi Mode Respirator, enhancing safety and efficiency in medical equipment design.

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