How does Rosti support customers with material selection?
Rosti has extensive knowledge and experience working with a wide range of materials that comply with strict industry and international regulatory standards.
Our team has developed an unmatched understanding of the properties and applications of different plastics such as PEEK, polycarbonate, and polypropylene.
Collaborative Design Process
Rosti works closely with our customers throughout the product development phase. This includes advising on material selection to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and compliance. Our design for manufacturability (DFM) services help optimize product designs for more efficient injection molding.
Innovation Centers Play a Vital Role in Material Selection
Rosti’s Innovation Centers focus on research and development (R&D) activities, including the study and testing of different materials to understand their properties, capabilities, and limitations. This research helps identify the most suitable materials for specific applications, taking into account factors such as biocompatibility, strength, flexibility, and durability.
One of the key benefits of the Innovation Centers is the ability to rapidly prototype new products using various materials. This rapid prototyping allows for practical, hands-on testing of materials in real-life applications, enabling adjustments and optimizations before finalizing the material selection for production.
This process and capability continues to be recognized as a major strength in our partnership with global customers. Thanks to three different R&D centers, Rosti offers not only fast delivery but also unified prototyping services.
In addition to performance and compliance, the Innovation Centers also consider environmental impact during the material selection process. It is a clear trend that sustainability is now a “must-have” service. We have the ability to co-develop, test, and validate bio-resins.
Ensuring Material Compliance and Safety
Rosti only uses materials that are certified as safe and suitable for their intended use and application. We play a key supportive role by working with our customers and their resin suppliers to double-check not only technical feasibility but also safety and regulatory consistency.
Rosti carefully selects and audits our material suppliers to ensure they meet high standards. Supplier audits and continuous performance evaluations ensure only high-quality and compliant materials are used in the manufacturing process to meet customers’ regulatory requirements for target markets.
We work with regulatory experts and consultants who specialize in regulations across various markets. This ensures that all materials and final products comply with all relevant international regulations, such as FDA regulations in the U.S., the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and others.
Shifting to Sustainable Materials
Many businesses are now seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact, and one way to do this is to use sustainable materials in their products.
After analyzing hundreds of materials in our Innovation Centers, we are able to help our customers make fact-based decisions when selecting environmentally friendly materials. We offer advice on a wide range of material types, including PCR and bio-resins, as well as alternatives like wood-based materials.
