What Machine Solutions does

Machine Solutions, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a privately held platform of medical device manufacturing equipment brands owned by BW Forsyth Partners (a Barry-Wehmiller affiliate) since 2011. The company designs, builds, and services specialized equipment used by medical device OEMs to produce catheters, stents, and balloon-based devices, including stent crimpers, balloon folders and formers, catheter tipping machines, braiding equipment, tube bonding and RF welding systems, hydraulic burst and leak testers, 3D UV curing systems, and laser workstations. Twelve acquired brands (MSI, SteegerUSA, Vante, PlasticWeld Systems, SEBRA, Crescent Design, Beahm Designs, BW-TEC, Intec Automation, Vela Technologies, Alpine Laser, Megadale) are organized into seven solution groups covering the full catheter and stent manufacturing workflow.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of new and pre-owned capital equipment (with pre-owned unit prices ranging from roughly $950 to $100,000 and new automated production lines carrying materially higher price tags), complemented by global aftermarket field service, process support, and parts. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales, brand-specific websites, 14 strategic OEM partners (Zeus, Spectrum Plastics, Natec Medical, Bavaria Medizin, TAG3 Engineering, etc.), and six Process Development Labs in the US, Ireland, Switzerland, and China that provide prototyping, first-article samples, and applications support. Since joining BW Forsyth Partners, the company has executed over ten acquisitions and reportedly quadrupled in size, while operating under a buy-and-hold, founder-friendly model rather than a traditional private equity flip.

Name

Machine Solutions

Legal name

Machine Solutions Inc.

Website

https://machinesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Machine Solutions is a Flagstaff, Arizona-based, BW Forsyth Partners-owned platform of twelve acquired medical device manufacturing equipment brands serving catheter, stent, and balloon OEMs worldwide with proprietary crimping, RF welding, UV curing, and testing systems, supported by global process development labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Packaging Machinery Parts, Tooling & Changeover Kits (IMAHAOAO)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing equipment
• Catheter production equipment
• Stent crimping machines
• Balloon forming equipment
• Tube sealing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing Equipment Sales: Machine Solutions generates revenue through the sale of medical device manufacturing equipment including stent crimpers, catheter tipping machines, balloon formers, braiding machines, lamination equipment, tube bonding systems, and testing equipment. Equipment ranges from manual R&D units to fully automated production systems.
2. Aftermarket Services and Support: The company provides global field service support, technical service, process support, and aftermarket parts. Around-the-clock service representatives are available in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
3. Pre-owned Equipment Sales: Machine Solutions operates a pre-owned equipment marketplace offering refurbished machines including Vante assembly systems, SEBRA RF tube sealers, Steeger USA braiders, MSI stent crimpers, and testing equipment at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Machine Solutions designs, manufactures, and services specialized equipment used by medical device manufacturers to produce catheters, stents, and balloon catheters. The portfolio spans stent crimping, catheter tipping, balloon forming, pleating, folding, necking, RF and hot air tube bonding, fine-wire braiding, lamination, hydraulic burst and leak testing, radially expanding force measurement, and custom automation. Products are sold as standalone machines, integrated production lines, certified pre-owned equipment, and aftermarket service contracts, and are supported by global Process Development Labs and 24/7 field service.

Product overview

Machine Solutions is a platform of acquired equipment brands providing comprehensive solutions for medical device, catheter, and stent manufacturing. The portfolio comprises 11 distinct acquired brands: MSI (core equipment including stent crimping, balloon folding, and testing), SteegerUSA (braiding and coiling), Vante (catheter tipping and RF bonding), PlasticWeld Systems (precision tipping equipment), SEBRA (RF tube sealing), Crescent Design (hydraulic burst testing), Beahm Designs (thermal processing and hot air systems), BW-TEC (European balloon production and coating), Intec Automation (custom automation integration), Vela Technologies (3D UV curing), and Alpine Laser (laser cutting and processing). These brands are organized into solution groups for balloon catheter, stent crimping, catheter tipping, tube bonding, braided shaft & lamination, catheter testing, and automation. The company also offers pre-owned equipment and Process Development Labs for customer prototyping and testing. Founded in 1999 and partnered with BW Forsyth Partners in 2011, Machine Solutions operates globally with offices in Arizona, Minnesota, South Carolina, New York, New Hampshire, Tucson, Switzerland, Ireland, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MSI: Medical equipment manufacturers providing stent crimping, balloon folding, and lamination solutions.
• SteegerUSA
• Vante
• PlasticWeld Systems
• SEBRA
• Crescent Design
• Beahm Designs
• BW-TEC
• Intec Automation
• Vela Technologies
• Alpine Laser
• Megadale

Products and services

• MSI (Machine Solutions Inc.) Stent Crimping, Balloon Folding & Lamination Equipment Core equipment brand offering medical devices for catheter and stent manufacturing including balloon forming, pleating, folding, crimping, testing, and marker band swaging. Known for proprietary segmental compression mechanism enabling even, repeatable radial compression. For medical device manufacturers.
• SteegerUSA Braiding, Coiling and Custom-Designed Equipment Global supplier of fine-wire and fiber braiding, coiling, and custom-designed equipment for medical, micro-electronics, and wire/cable industries. Offers medical braiders with 130 years of combined experience. For medical device manufacturers.
• Vante Catheter Tipping and RF Bonding Equipment Catheter tipping and biopharmaceutical tube sealing equipment manufacturer serving over 500 customers. Has been awarded more than 50 patents for catheter manufacturing technology including RF bonding. For medical device manufacturers.
• PlasticWeld Systems Precision Catheter Tipping Equipment Manufacturer of precision engineered production equipment for catheter tipping, eye forming, soft tip bonding, eye drilling, eye skiving, endotracheal tube balloon bonding, and tube cutting. For medical device manufacturers.
• SEBRA RF Tube Sealing Equipment 30+ year leader in RF technology for medical device manufacturing. Pioneer in radio frequency technology including hand-held plastic tube sealers, sealing, molding and welding equipment for medical and biopharmaceutical industries. For medical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Crescent Design Hydraulic Burst Leak Testing Equipment Manufacturer of the Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester (HBLT), the worldwide standard for pressure testing catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, luers, and other medical devices. Offers 8 different models with pressures ranging from 25-5000 psi. For medical device manufacturers.
• Beahm Designs Thermal Processing and Catheter Manufacturing Equipment Provider of tailor-made, specialized catheter manufacturing equipment including thermal processing machines, hot air bonders, die neckers, mandrel pullers, tube expanders, and lamination equipment. For medical device manufacturers.
• BW-TEC Balloon Production, Catheter Manufacturing, Coating and Testing Equipment Swiss manufacturer offering comprehensive equipment for balloon production, catheter manufacturing, coating, and testing including machinery for balloon forming, welding, necking, cutting, coating, testing, and mold production. For medical device manufacturers.
• Intec Automation Custom Automation Solutions Custom automation solutions provider designing and building clean sheet solutions for manufacturers. Specializes in modular solutions for complex manufacturing challenges in medical and life science industries. For medical device manufacturers.
• Vela Technologies 3D UV Curing Equipment Provider of VelaCure3D revolutionary three-dimensional UV curing technology delivering even UV light to all surfaces of parts with no manual movement or automation required for adhesive bonding. For medical device manufacturers.
• Alpine Laser Laser Workstations for Medical Manufacturing Provider of cutting-edge laser technology for medical device manufacturers offering precision cutting, drilling, and surface modification for high-quality, intricate components. For medical device manufacturers.
• Balloon Catheter Solutions Equipment Portfolio Complete equipment portfolio for balloon catheter manufacturing including forming, pleating, folding, and necking machines integrated across the brand portfolio. For medical device manufacturers.
• Stent Crimping Solutions Equipment Portfolio Industry-leading technology for crimping drug coated stents from R&D units to high-volume automated positioning systems. For medical device manufacturers.
• Catheter Tipping Solutions Equipment Portfolio Equipment for precise catheter tip forming with open, closed, and soft ends including automated systems for high-volume production. For medical device manufacturers.
• Tube Bonding Solutions Equipment Portfolio Technology leader for overlap joints and butt welds using hot air, laser welding, resistive heat dies, RF tube bonding, and heat sealing. For medical device manufacturers.
• Braided Shaft & Lamination Solutions Equipment Portfolio Trusted provider of braiding and lamination equipment for textile, microelectronics, and medical applications including coilers, stranders, and mandrel extraction tools. For medical device manufacturers.
• Catheter Testing Solutions Equipment Portfolio Equipment and services to meet ISO 10555 standards for catheter performance testing, hydraulic burst testing, radial force assessment, and non-destructive testing. For medical device manufacturers.
• Automation Solutions Custom Integration Custom automation solutions through systems integrators to address intricate challenges associated with automating medical device manufacturing, reducing cycle times and improving quality. For medical device manufacturers.
• Pre-Owned Equipment Marketplace Certified pre-owned medical device manufacturing equipment including stent crimpers, catheter tipping machines, RF tube sealers, braiders, testing equipment, and thermal bonding machines. For medical device manufacturers and R&D labs.
• Process Development Labs Service Six global Process Development Lab facilities in Flagstaff AZ, Galway Ireland, Höri Switzerland, Shanghai China, Spartanburg SC, and Minnesota providing direct access to equipment demonstrations, first article samples, tooling design assistance, and applications support. For medical device manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fourfold growth since 2011 partnership with BW Forsyth Partners
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zeus Performance ExtrusioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic OEM partner providing polymer extrusion solutions that complement Machine Solutions' catheter manufacturing equipment.
• Spectrum PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical plastics manufacturer serving as OEM partner for compatible products and services.
• TAG3 EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduct design, development, manufacturing, and quality/regulatory affair solutions partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Nordson Corporation: Nordson's medical segment (formerly Vention Medical) manufactures precision medical device components and dispensing/assembly equipment serving catheter, balloon, and stent OEMs — overlapping with Machine Solutions in equipment for minimally invasive device manufacturing.
• Harland Medical Systems: Harland provides coating and surface treatment equipment and services for medical device manufacturers, including catheter and guidewire applications; comparable as a specialty equipment supplier to the same medical device OEM customer base.
• Instron: Instron supplies materials and mechanical testing systems used by medical device manufacturers, including catheter and stent performance testing — closely analogous to Machine Solutions' testing portfolio (Crescent Design HBLT, MSI radial force testers).
• Tinius Olsen: Tinius Olsen manufactures materials testing machines for medical, plastics, and industrial customers — comparable as a specialty testing equipment provider with similar target OEM customers in regulated medical device manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Danaher Corporation: Danaher's life sciences and diagnostics platforms (Beckman Coulter, Leica, Cytiva) include precision equipment for medical and biomedical applications; a much larger incumbent operating broadly in adjacent medical/life sciences instrumentation.
• STERIS: STERIS supplies sterilization, infection prevention, and medical device processing equipment to healthcare and device manufacturers — broader medical industrial equipment incumbent with overlapping hospital/cath lab end markets.
• Illinois Tool Works: ITW operates specialty equipment segments serving medical device manufacturers among many other end markets, leveraging a tested buy-and-build model analogous to BW Forsyth's approach with Machine Solutions.

Others

• Integer Holdings: Integer is a leading medical device outsource manufacturer for catheter, lead, and implant products; it is both a customer and adjacent participant in the same minimally invasive device manufacturing ecosystem as Machine Solutions.
• Confluent Medical Technologies: Confluent manufactures nitinol components, balloons, and braided catheters; uses similar catheter/stent manufacturing equipment and represents both a customer peer and adjacent capacity in the same market niche.

Regional players

• Raumedic: German-based manufacturer of polymer tubing, catheter components, and silicone-based medical products; comparable in catheter and tubing manufacturing know-how, operating primarily in Europe as a regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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