Medical Device Machining That Improves Lives
At C-Axis, Inc., we believe precision machining for medical devices is about more than meeting tight specifications. It is about protecting patient safety and supporting the medical innovations that improve lives. As a trusted medical device contract manufacturer, we produce high-quality implantable components, surgical instruments, and complex assemblies for leading medical OEMs.
Our team combines advanced multi-axis machining, rigorous quality systems, and technical expertise to ensure every component meets the highest industry standards. From early-stage prototypes to full-scale production, we help our customers bring reliable, life-changing medical devices to market with confidence.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your next medical device machining project.
Precision Parts for Life!
C-Axis is a leading precision manufacturer specializing in complex components for the medical device industry. With advanced capabilities in Swiss machining, CNC milling, laser manufacturing, wire EDM, and additive technologies, our team produces highly complex, tight-tolerance parts that support life-saving and life-improving medical innovations. C-Axis combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to quality, ensuring every component meets the stringent requirements for implantable, surgical, and minimally invasive applications.
Committed to Quality and Innovation
Quality is the foundation of C-Axis. Both our Minnesota and Puerto Rico facilities operate under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications and are fully FDA registered. We maintain rigorous process controls, advanced inspection systems, and a culture of continuous improvement. This allows C-Axis to partner with medical device OEMs from early research and development through full-scale production, consistently delivering validated, reliable manufacturing solutions.
Support Across the Product Lifecycle
C-Axis provides more than machining excellence. We offer comprehensive, vertically integrated support across the entire product lifecycle. Our services include design for manufacturability, rapid prototyping, precision metal finishing, and final inspection. With state-of-the-art technologies, skilled engineers, and a collaborative approach, we help medical device companies accelerate development, streamline production, and bring meaningful products to market with confidence.
Our History
C-Axis was founded in 1997 by Jeff Haley in Hamel, Minnesota—at the heart of the region known as “medical device alley.” Driven by a commitment to precision and quality, the company quickly earned the trust of medical device manufacturers seeking reliable, high-tolerance production partners. As customer needs grew, C-Axis expanded its capabilities, equipment, and footprint, evolving into a multi-facility organization serving top medical OEMs.
In the mid-2000s, C-Axis expanded to Caguas, Puerto Rico, in response to key clients requesting regional manufacturing support. This investment positioned the company in one of the largest medical manufacturing hubs in the world. Subsequent expansions added equipment, advanced technologies, and new jobs, reinforcing its commitment to long-term partnerships and operational excellence.
History Highlights
- 1997: C-Axis founded in Hamel, Minnesota
- 2004: Puerto Rico facility established to support medical OEM expansion
- 2011: Major investment to expand Caguas operations
- 2022: Launch of C-Axis 360, a rapid-iteration and prototyping center in Maple Plain, MN
- Today: Millions of precision parts produced annually for global medical
device manufacturers
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We look at C-Axis 360 as an opportunity for our customers to save weeks of development time by having their project team come into our facility. Here they are assigned a C-Axis team (an Engineer, Technician, and Machinist) to work with to complete multiple iterations in one sitting, helping to improve the R&D timeline. Instead of doing things in series, our customers can do multiple potential design iterations in parallel and save six or seven weeks in their NPD cycles. — Dennis Olson