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At AVNA, we’re continually advancing medical component manufacturing through inventive solutions, collaborative expertise, and forward-thinking processes. Explore our latest news, technical articles, and material insights to see how our 100+ years of experience help shape the future of medical device innovation.
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September 2024 AVNA Newsletter: Innovations in Medical Manufacturing — Third Quarter News
The move into our new Costa Rica facility has begun, a feature on our laser marking capabilities, and more in this quarter’s newsletter.
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International Women in Engineering Day: AVNA’s Women Engineers
We asked our talented Women engineers some questions to gain more insight into what it is to work in the field.
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New Costa Rica Facility Construction: Reaching New Milestones
Follow the progress of our new and expanded manufacturing facility in Evolution Free Zone in Costa Rica as it happens.
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June 2024 AVNA Newsletter: Innovations in Medical Manufacturing — Second Quarter News
Construction progress photos, a feature on our precision grinding capability, and more in this quarter’s newsletter.
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Partner Preference in Full-Service Medical Device Outsourcing. AVNA Employees contribute to MPO Magazine article.
Our Business Development Executive and director of Sales and Marketing recently spoke with MPO magazine’s Sean Fenske about post pandemic supplier relationships. Read the interview here.
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March 2024 AVNA Newsletter: Innovations in Medical Manufacturing — First Quarter News
This quarter’s newsletter includes: The transition of our company name from OKAY Industries to AVNA. Costa Rica construction updates, two-shot overmolding with metal tube forming capability feature, and a review of CMO trends for 2024.
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Laser Focused on Machining for Medical Device Manufacturing
Our CNC product development manager Damian Zyjeski and Redi Nasto, Laser Technologies Manager recently spoke with MPO magazine about Machining options for Medical Device Manufacturing.
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Laser Marking & Surface Treatments for Medical Device Applications
In this article, we explore how laser processing and other vertically integrated surface finish solutions such as bead blasting, can replace traditional plastic shrink wrapping and pad printing on medical tube instruments.
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OKAY Industries Rebrands to AVNA
New Name, Logo, and Tagline Reflect Company’s Commitment to Medical Device Manufacturing & Passion For Saving and Improving Lives
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Unveiling the Power of Two-Shot Plastic Overmolding Combined with Precision Metal Component Manufacturing & Automated Technologies
In this article, we highlight AVNA’s advantage in delivering plastic molding solutions for medical device components and assemblies.
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Superior Subtractive Solutions for Machining Medtech. AVNA Employees contribute to MPO Magazine article.
Our CNC product development manager Damian Zyjeski and engineering manager for the Costa Rica operations Mario Chaves Jr. recently spoke with MPO magazine about Subtractive Solutions for Machining in the Medtech space.
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June 2023 AVNA Newsletter: Innovations in Medical Manufacturing — Second Quarter News
This quarter’s newsletter includes: Costa Rica construction updates, employee promotions, industry updates, and a feature on our pico-second laser marking capabilities.
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AVNA Promotes Redi Nasto
AVNA is pleased to announce the promotion of Redi Nasto to Laser Technologies Manager.
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AVNA Promotes Kai Chau
AVNA is pleased to announce the promotion of Kai Chau to the role of Senior Laser Process Engineer – R&D.
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Feb 2023 AVNA Newsletter: An Outlook for 2023
This month’s newsletter includes: A Year in Review, Expansion News and Industry Updates
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Machining & Laser Processing in Medtech Manufacturing. Interview with MPO Magazine
Our Business Development Laser Engineer was a key contributor to a recent industry article on machining and laser processing in medical manufacturing.
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Engineering Week 2023: Meet Our Engineers
For Engineering Week 2023 we asked our talented medical component engineering team three questions to gain more insight into what it is to work in the field.
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AVNA Expands Costa Rica Operations & Joins Evolution Free Zone
AVNA is pleased to announce a major expansion of its Costa Rica operations.
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AVNA expande sus operaciones en Costa Rica y se une a Evolution Free Zone
AVNA se complace en anunciar una importante expansión de sus operaciones en Costa Rica.
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AVNA Promotes Mario Chaves, Sr. to Vice President – Costa Rica Operations
AVNA, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Mario Chaves, Sr. to Vice President – Costa Rica Operations.