Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Medical Device Manufacturing Solutions
Tapecon is a fifth-generation family-owned business with over a century of expertise in advanced manufacturing for healthcare and life sciences. Since 1919, we have specialized in custom converting, printing, and production of medical devices, electronics materials, and industrial solutions. Our ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration underscore our commitment to quality and compliance with rigorous industry standards. We prioritize personalized partnerships, offering end-to-end support from design to delivery while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like wearable biosensors and flexible hybrid electronics.Our team of engineers and product specialists works closely with clients to solve complex challenges, ensuring precision, reliability, and innovation in every product. With facilities in Buffalo, NY, we serve global OEMs by transforming conceptual designs into market-leading solutions that enhance patient care and device functionality.
Services
Medical Device Components
Graphic Overlays
Membrane Switches
Printed Chemical Indicators
Wearable Skin Patches
Flexible Printed Electronics
Label & Decal Printing
Gaskets & Filtration Components
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of family-driven expertise in medical manufacturing
- ISO 13485-certified and FDA-registered quality systems
- Full-service support from design to delivery
- Specialized in wearable biosensors and flexible electronics
- Personalized partnerships with dedicated engineering teams
Associations and certifications
- ISO 13485
- FDA Registered
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Services
Medical Device Components
We manufacture precision components for medical devices, including wearable patches, diagnostic tools, and monitoring equipment. Our ISO 13485-certified processes ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while maintaining biocompatibility and durability. Clients benefit from rapid prototyping, material expertise, and scalable production for both short-run and high-volume orders.
Printed Chemical Indicators
Our color-changing inks monitor sterilization, temperature, and chemical exposure in medical and industrial settings. These tamper-proof indicators provide visual confirmation of environmental changes, supporting compliance with safety standards. Applications include hospital equipment, pharmaceutical packaging, and diagnostic devices requiring reliable process verification.
Flexible Printed Electronics
We produce lightweight, bendable electronic components using advanced printing techniques. These solutions enable wearable health monitors, RFID tags, and IoT devices with integrated sensors. Our capabilities include conductive ink printing, circuit prototyping, and high-volume production for next-generation electronics applications.
Graphic Overlays
Custom graphic overlays protect and enhance user interfaces for medical and industrial equipment. We offer tactile feedback options, antimicrobial coatings, and backlighting integration. Our designs combine durability with intuitive operation, supporting both functional and aesthetic requirements for control panels and human-machine interfaces.
Wearable Skin Patches
We develop skin-friendly wearable patches for drug delivery, monitoring, and diagnostics. Using ISO 10993-compliant materials, our solutions balance adhesion strength with patient comfort for extended wear. Capabilities include printed sensors, biocompatible adhesives, and precision die-cutting for medical-grade wearable applications.
Questions
What industries does Tapecon serve?
We primarily serve healthcare, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing sectors with custom printing and materials converting solutions.
Are Tapecon's medical products ISO certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 13485 certification and operate FDA-registered facilities for medical device manufacturing.
Can Tapecon handle both prototyping and mass production?
We offer full-spectrum services from concept development through high-volume production for all our core capabilities.
What materials expertise does Tapecon have?
We work with biocompatible adhesives, functional inks, ISO 10993 materials, and specialty substrates for medical and industrial applications.
How does Tapecon ensure product quality?
Our quality systems include ISO-certified processes, cleanroom manufacturing, and rigorous testing protocols for all production runs.
What locations does Tapecon serve?
Based in Buffalo, NY, we provide manufacturing solutions to clients across North America and globally through our distribution network.
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