Case Study: Precision and Partnership: iVascular’s Collaboration with Lawrence Engineering

About iVascular

Founded in Barcelona in 2010, iVascular is a leading developer and manufacturer of catheters, with a strong focus on three critical areas: neurovascular, coronary, and peripheral. iVascular manufacturer all their products in-house, with Joan responsible for the plastics division of the business.

We spoke with Joan Besoli, Head of the molding and extrusion department at iVascular to learn more about their experience working with Lawrence Engineering, who they have been working with for the last 2 years.

The Challenge: Finding a Reliable Medical Device Tooling Partner

Like many medical device manufacturers, iVascular requires highly accurate tooling capable of meeting demanding tolerances and performance requirements.

Prior to working with Lawrence Engineering, Joan and his team experienced ongoing challenges with the quality and precision of balloon mould tooling supplied locally. The lack of consistency was creating frustration and prompting the search for a specialist partner with proven expertise in medical device manufacturing.When discussing his frustrations with an industry colleague, he was directed to Lawrence Engineering, and the relationship has developed from there.

Key Requirements Included:

• High-precision balloon mould tooling
• Tight manufacturing tolerances
• Expertise in medical-grade materials
• Consistent quality standards
• Reliable lead times
• A supplier that understood medical device manufacturing processes

The Solution: Specialist Expertise in Medical Device Tooling

Lawrence Engineering quickly emerged as a trusted partner that could deliver the precision, tolerances, and material knowledge required for manufacturing the tooling essential to iVascular’s product range. The fact that Lawrence Engineering are fully dedicated to the medical device industry means that they do not need to explain the manufacturing process, streamlining the process.

A Seamless Partnership

When asked about his experience working with Lawrence Engineering, Joan expressed his satisfaction with the relationship, emphasizing the quality of parts produced by Lawrence Engineering.

Regular communication with Eoghan Ross, Export Sales Manager at Lawrence Engineering, provides swift solutions to any issues that arise, eliminating project delays. Due to the internal design knowledge within Lawrence Engineering, when looking for new parts, iVascular can simply provide the dimensions required, eliminating the need to send detailed drawings.

Joan highlighted, “The biggest benefit is the knowledge and know how of medical device tooling, as well as the delivery times. We can expect the same delivery time from Ireland as from local suppliers in Spain” This testament speaks volumes about the reliability and expertise that Lawrence Engineering brings to the table.

Results

The partnership has delivered several measurable benefits for iVascular:

• Improved tooling quality and precision
• Access to specialist medical device tooling expertise
• Faster problem resolution through regular communication
• Reduced engineering workload through design support
• Reliable and predictable lead times
• A trusted long-term manufacturing partner

The successful partnership between iVascular and Lawrence Engineering continues to grow, with both companies committed to supporting innovation in the medical device industry.

Why Medical Device Manufacturers Choose Lawrence Engineering

Medical device manufacturers require tooling partners who understand the critical importance of precision, compliance, quality, and speed.
Lawrence Engineering supports companies across the medical device sector with:

• Balloon mould tooling
• Medical extrusion tooling
• Catheter manufacturing tooling
• Precision CNC machining
• Tool design and development
• High-tolerance medical device components

By combining engineering expertise with a deep understanding of medical manufacturing processes, Lawrence Engineering helps customers reduce risk, accelerate development, and maintain the highest quality standards.