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As packaging requirements across medical device, industrial, and consumer markets continue to change and intensify, access to clear, concise technical information is needed. Customers consistently request greater visibility into thermoforming workflows, materials performance, cleanroom operations, and quality systems.

Historically, our social media channels have highlighted company culture, corporate milestones, and behind-the-scenes snapshots of life at Dordan. To build on that foundation, we areexpanding our content approach to include short-form, engineering-focused educational videos on Instagram and TikTok. This new stream of technical micro-videos will give packaging teams quick, accessible views into packaging design, prototyping, thermoforming, materials, and quality controls.

Followers can expect:

• Faster access to technical information

• Clearer visibility into manufacturing workflows

• Better understanding of material behavior and process capability

• More transparency into quality and regulatory controls

Followers will have access to:

• Cleanroom Thermoforming Walkthroughs: Step-by-step overviews of ISO Class 8 thermoforming, from material conditioning to forming, trimming, and in-process inspection.

• Material Comparisons & Performance Insights: Draw ratios, heat-related distortion, clarity considerations, and forming behavior.

• Toooling & Prototyping Processes: CAD modeling, CAM programming, CNC machining, sample forming, and design-for-manufacturing best practices.

• Quality & Regulatory Topics: ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 certified controls, IQ/OQ/PQ fundamentals, traceability, sampling plans, and process capability discussions.

• Sustainability & Circularity: Recyclability of common thermoformed materials, strategies to reduce SKU complexity, and design impacts on material efficiency.

• Behind-the-Scenes Videos: Real-time looks at tooling, thermoforming, trimming robotics, QC inspection, and workflow optimization.

Where to Find Us

Instagram: @dordan_manufacturing
TikTok: @dordanmfg

New video coming soon: A day in the life of a Quality Control Manager!

Determining the appropriate level of quality control for thermoforming medical packaging requires an understanding of the procedures and production environment. Below is a report comparing cleanroom manufacturing, non cleanroom medical manufacturing, and standard production. This will help medical device companies determine what kind of production environment is required to meet their quality expectations. 

Looking for high-quality medical packaging? Contact us or request a quote today.

There will be many packaging suppliers exhibiting at MD&M Midwest, so we'd like to take this opportunity to provide some technical resources on medical packaging that may help you compile your agenda. Below are our top-three most viewed articles that offer insight into the medical packaging development process.

Our most popular articles on medical packaging

"What to Know When Developing Medical Tray Packaging" -- This addresses the main factors of the packaging development process, including design, prototyping, tooling, manufacturing, and quality control requirements. This article offers a roadmap to collaborate with thermoformers on medical packaging projects. 

"Selecting the Right Material Thickness for Thermoformed Packaging" -- Understand how package design and the appropriate material type and thickness go hand-in-hand when developing a high quality thermoformed packaging. 

"Explore the Key Features Behind Medical Packaging Pricing" -- This report breaks down the main cost drivers for medical thermoformed packaging, including material type and thickness, package size and functionality, order quantities, and quality control requirements. 

Dordan Manufacturing is a 4th generation family-owned and operated custom thermoformer of medical packaging solutions. ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified, Dordan is a full service packaging supplier, offering in house design, tooling, thermoforming, and cleanroom manufacturing. Based outside of Chicago in Woodstock, IL., Dordan has over 63 years of custom thermoforming experience. 

Join Dordan at MD&M Midwest, booth #2531, to speak with our sales engineers about medical packaging and register for 20% off with Dordan's comp code, INVITE23102.

Medical Design & Manufacturing Midwest (MD&M Midwest) begins Oct. 21 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Custom medical thermoforming company, Dordan Manufacturing, will be displaying its most recent medical packaging innovations, accompanied by demonstrations from sales engineers with 30+ combined years of custom thermoforming experience. Register for MD&M Midwest for 20% off with Dordan's comp code, INVITE23102, and visit Dordan in booth #2531. 

MD&M Midwest is the region's largest event for the medtech industry. Dordan is located outside of Chicago, which aligns geographically with many of the show attendees. Coupled with the fully-integrated design, tooling, thermoforming, and cleanroom manufacturing services and ISO 13485:2016 certification, Dordan is an ideal supplier of custom thermoformed medical packaging solutions. 

Join Dordan at MD&M Midwest, booth #2531, to speak with our sales engineers about medical packaging and register for 20% off with Dordan's comp code, INVITE23102.

A recent feature in Plastics Today explores how production environments, regulatory classifications, and process validations shape the way medical packaging is designed and manufactured. I was grateful for the opportunity to share Dordan’s perspective on how we approach quality as an ISO 13485:2016 certified medical thermoformer.

As the Midwest’s leading medtech trade show, MD&M Midwest connects medical device engineers, buyers, and manufacturers with innovations in packaging, automation, materials, and design. It’s a valuable event for healthcare professionals involved in product development, regulatory compliance, and supply chain optimization.