What Crescent Design does

Crescent Design, Inc. is a US-based specialty equipment manufacturer that designs and sells the HBLT™ Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester, a tabletop, computer-controlled device used for destructive and nondestructive hydraulic pressure testing of medical devices. The system uses distilled water as the working fluid, covers vacuum to 5,000 PSI across Standard, XV and LH models, and supports up to 40 programmable test profiles with five operating modes (Linear Ramp, Increasing Step, Fatigue, Incremental Increase, Custom). The product is positioned as the worldwide standard for burst and leak testing of catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, luers and other disposable medical devices, and is built around ISO 10555, ISO 594 and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Its addressable customer base is medical device manufacturers' QA and production engineering teams.

The HBLT line is sold as a core instrument and extended through an attached ecosystem: software (Pressure Manager and LabGenie for remote control, scripting, and FDA-compliant data acquisition), automation accessories (Smart Manifold for unattended 1–10 part testing, Vacuum Purge Adapter for automated catheter preparation), and measurement integrations (Compliance Test Fixture with Mitutoyo gauges, Keyence optical micrometers, positioning controllers, water baths). Crescent Design sells through regional sales representatives and named distributors across North America, Latin America, Ireland, EMEA, Japan, India/Singapore/SE Asia, Korea, and China, and operates an online store for accessories and consumables. Founders Steven Royce and Jay Sarno remain in leadership roles following the August 2020 acquisition by Machine Solutions Inc., a Barry-Wehmiller / BW Forsyth Partners platform; main tester pricing is not publicly disclosed, while accessory pricing is listed on the company website.

Name

Crescent Design

Legal name

Crescent Design, Inc.

Website

https://crescentdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crescent Design manufactures the HBLT Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester, a tabletop, computer-controlled hydraulic pressure testing system used by medical device manufacturers to perform burst, leak, and compliance testing on catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, and other disposable devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HBLT Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester: Sale of the main HBLT tester product line including Standard, XV (extended volume), and LH (large volume) models ranging from 25 PSI to 5000 PSI capacity.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including Smart Manifold, Vacuum Purge Adapter, fittings, tubing, water filters, and other replacement parts. Consumables include disposable filters, carboys, and tubing.
3. Software Licenses: Sale of Pressure Manager and LabGenie software for HBLT control and data acquisition. Software enables remote operation, scripting, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
4. Diameter Measurement Equipment: Integrated measurement systems including Compliance Test Fixture with Mitutoyo gauges, Keyence optical micrometers, and positioning controllers for compliance testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crescent Design manufactures and sells the HBLT™ Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester, a tabletop computer-controlled device for destructive and nondestructive hydraulic pressure testing of medical devices including catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, and luers. The offering spans the HBLT tester (Standard, XV, and LH models covering 25–5000 PSI), automation accessories (Smart Manifold, Vacuum Purge Adapter), proprietary control software (Pressure Manager, LabGenie), diameter measurement fixtures, and a full line of fittings, tubing, filters, and consumables.

Product overview

Crescent Design manufactures the HBLT™ Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester, a tabletop hydraulic pressure testing system that has become the worldwide standard for burst and leak testing of medical devices. The core HBLT product line includes Standard, XV (extended volume), and LH (high-volume) models covering pressure ranges from 25 to 5000 PSI. The product ecosystem comprises the main tester unit plus software (Pressure Manager, LabGenie), automation accessories (Smart Manifold, Vacuum Purge Adapter), and measurement add-ons (Compliance Test Fixture, Keyence/Mitutoyo micrometers, Positioning Controller, Water Baths). A comprehensive catalog of accessories including fittings, tubing, filters, and cables supports the testing workflow. The company was acquired by Machine Solutions Inc. in August 2020 and continues to operate from Tucson, AZ (formerly San Diego, CA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HBLT: HBLT Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester - The company's flagship product, a worldwide standard for pressure testing catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, luers and other disposable medical devices.

Products and services

• HBLT Hydraulic Burst Leak Tester Tabletop computer-controlled hydraulic pressure testing system (distilled water working fluid) for destructive and nondestructive burst and leak testing of medical devices including catheters, balloons, fittings, valves, and luers. Available in Standard, XV (extended volume), and LH (large volume) models covering 25–5000 PSI pressure ranges, with backlit LCD touch screen, up to 40 stored custom tests, and field-upgradable software.
• Smart Manifold Automation accessory connecting to the HBLT tester for unattended testing of 1 to 10 parts simultaneously, supporting simultaneous pressurization, individual port pressurization, or single port at a time. Designed for cost-effective testing automation in catheter and balloon manufacturing QA workflows.
• Vacuum Purge Adapter (VPA) Automated purging and prepping system for catheters using vacuum pump technology, with user-programmable vacuum to greater than -13 psi (-26 in/Hg) and two programmable timers. Combined with the HBLT and Smart Manifold it completes a fully automated burst/leak testing system, eliminating manual syringe prep.
• Pressure Manager Software Windows-based program for remote setup, operation, and data collection from the HBLT tester. Displays real-time strip charts of pressure and volume traces and provides custom scripting capabilities for product-specific test design. Operates over the HBLT serial link.
• LabGenie Data Acquisition and Control Software Data acquisition and control software for engineers and scientists that controls the HBLT tester, micrometers, scales, pressure gauges, and digital/analog I/O blocks. Features FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant password-controlled access, multiple access levels, controlled data file storage, and encrypted scripts and data files.
• Compliance Test Fixture (CTF) and Diameter Measurement System Diameter measurement accessory line including a Compliance Test Fixture with low-force Mitutoyo Digimatic gauge for contact measurement, Keyence LS7000 series optical micrometers for non-contact fixed point measurement, and a positioning controller (Keyence LS7070M) for multi-location measurements with 8 or 14 inches of travel. Used for compliance testing of balloons and tubing during pressure testing.
• Water Baths for Compliance Testing Temperature-controlled water baths for compliance testing of products submerged during pressure testing, available in 11, 14, and 20 inch lengths with standard or balloon holder lids.
• HBLT Accessories, Fittings, and Consumables Catalog of consumables and replacement parts supporting HBLT operation, including two-gallon carboys with tubulator, disposable water filters (box of 10), customized serial cables, QD adapter kits, outlet plumbing kits, safety cover sensor kits, USB-to-RS-232 converters, volume correction valves, water bath filter kits, high-pressure coextruded tubes (1200 psi rated), multi-port purge adapters, and various luer, Tuohy Borst, and NPT fittings.
• HBLT Software Version 2.60 Current HBLT software release featuring six test types (Ramp, Staircase, Fatigue, Incremental, Custom, Group), QR Scanner mode for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, software calibration, zero pressure tare function, and expansion support for Smart Manifold, Vacuum Purge Adapter, and temperature-controlled water baths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated testing reduces manual prep time through Vacuum Purge Adapter and Smart Manifold integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Machine Solutions Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2020Machine Solutions Inc. acquired the assets and business of Crescent Design in August 2020. The acquisition brings together two advanced technology providers to the medical device industry. Crescent Design's HBLT adds ISO 10555 catheter testing capabilities to Machine Solutions' product catalog. Crescent Design becomes part of the Machine Solutions family including MSI, Steeger USA, Vante, PlasticWeld Systems and SEBRA brands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Steeger USA: Sister brand under Machine Solutions Inc., providing RF welding and catheter manufacturing equipment to the same medical device customer base as Crescent Design.
• Harland Medical Systems: Provider of medical device surface coatings and manufacturing equipment serving catheter and disposable device manufacturers. Comparable as a specialist supplier targeting Crescent Design's customer segment.
• SEBRA: Sister brand under Machine Solutions Inc., providing blood bank tubing sealers and medical processing equipment. Comparable as a portfolio company within the same corporate family serving medical device manufacturing customers.
• Vante: Sister brand under Machine Solutions Inc., providing catheter tipping, hole punching, and other medical device processing equipment. Comparable as a Machine Solutions portfolio company serving the same disposable medical device manufacturers.
• Machine Solutions Inc. Parent company and direct peer in medical device manufacturing equipment. Machine Solutions acquired Crescent Design in 2020 and operates a portfolio of brands (MSI, Steeger USA, Vante, PlasticWeld Systems, SEBRA) serving the same catheter/disposable medical device customers.
• ADMET: Manufacturer of materials and pressure testing equipment used in medical device and pharmaceutical quality control. Directly comparable as a specialist testing-equipment vendor serving regulated manufacturing environments.

Broad incumbents

• Tinius Olsen: Established testing-equipment manufacturer with hydraulic and pressure testing product lines serving industrial and medical device manufacturers. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping test methods.
• MTS Systems: Mechanical and hydraulic testing systems supplier with significant presence in industrial and biomedical testing labs. Overlaps with Crescent Design's hydraulic pressure testing use cases in medical device quality control.
• Instron: Global incumbent in materials and mechanical testing equipment, including hydraulic pressure/burst testing systems. Comparable as a broader testing-instrument manufacturer that overlaps with Crescent Design's industrial pressure testing applications.
• Zwick Roell: Global manufacturer of materials testing systems including hydraulic pressure testing machines. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering testing instrumentation to regulated industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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