Custom Thermoformed Packaging Design & Engineering


As a fully integrated thermoformed packaging manufacturer, Dordan specializes in the custom design and engineering of plastic packaging for the medical, consumer, automotive, electronics, and industrial markets. With in-house capabilities including packaging design, prototypingtooling, plastics thermoforming, and ISO Class 8 cleanroom manufacturing, we offer a seamless, start-to-finish solution for high-performance, precision-engineered thermoformed packaging.

Thermoform package design

Thermoform Packaging Design Capabilities


At Dordan, thermoform package design combines engineering precision with manufacturability to ensure your packaging performs as intended. From initial concept to production-ready design, Dordan’s in-house team delivers thermoform packaging solutions that balance form, function, and brand.

Using Siemens NX Solid Modeling software, Dordan’s experienced packaging engineers develop custom thermoformed solutions tailored to product protection, manufacturing efficiency, and visual appeal. Whether reverse engineering physical samples, working from customer-supplied CAD files, or designing from scratch, our team delivers accurate, production-ready designs.

photorealistic rendering of medical device tray

We Provide:

  • Photorealistic Renderings

  • Engineering Drawings

  • 3D Model Files

  • Prototypes

  • Design-For-Manufacturability Evaluations

  • Final Production Drawing

Types of Custom Thermoformed Packaging We Design


  • Clamshells, Blisters, and Insert Trays

    • Secure, organize, and display consumer products

    • Designed for visibility, retail presentation, and impact resistance

  • Dunnage & Assembly Trays

    • Durable trays engineered to protect automotive and industrial components

    • Ideal for shipping, WIP, and robotic assembly integration

  • Medical Device Packaging

    • Designed to ensure sterility, compliance, and device integrity

    • Manufactured in our ISO Class 8 cleanroom

    • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 certified 

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Thermoform Design Process


Our thermoforming design process is fully supported by advanced manufacturing software and a collaborative, risk-based approach to engineering and quality control.

 Integrated Engineering Workflow:

  • Before engineering begins, cross-functional reviews from engineering, production, and quality control determine design risks, performance criteria, and quality control checkpoints.

  • Dordan uses NX Solid Modeling for precise thermoform part design

  • 3D printing and prototyping for rapid validation

  • After prototype approval, production tooling and components are machined using identical tool paths, minimizing translation errors and ensuring repeatability.

  • All tooling components — from assist plugs and trim dies to pressure boxes and EOAT — are built, polished, and assembled in-house.

Medical Thermoform Package Design


We specialize in custom medical thermoform package design for Class I, II, and III devices, offering solutions that support sterile barrier systems, aseptic presentation, and regulatory requirements.

Our Medical Packaging Design Services Include:

  • Device-Specific Forming Cavities: Tailored to the geometry and handling needs of surgical tools, implants, diagnostic components, and kits.

  • Aseptic Presentation Considerations: Trays are engineered for intuitive loading and access during sterile field transfer, supporting clinician usability.

  • Sterile Barrier System Integration: Designs accommodate Tyvek®, film, or foil lidstock to create validated sterile packaging systems.

  • ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 Support: Our design process aligns with key regulatory standards and validation requirements, including design for manufacturability and cleanroom production compatibility.

  • Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: We offer 3D CAD modeling and functional prototypes for early testing, speeding up the approval process.

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Quality Assurance


Dordan’s thermoform design and production is governed by a robust ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified Quality Management System, ensuring:

  • Full document control and revision tracking

  • Design retention and traceability

  • Rigorous pre-production review and in-process quality checks

Why Work With Dordan


What Sets Us ApartPlastic clamshell packaging design

In-House Expertise

Medical Packaging Specialists

Regulatory Compliance

Rapid, Collaborative Development

4th Generation Family-Owned, Made in USA

Risk-Based Engineering

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