INNOVATION SOLUTIONS - PROPRIETARY INNOVATION

Innovation solutions - Proprietary innovation

Carclo’s engine for innovation — combining product development, advanced manufacturing and materials science — to turn unmet healthcare needs into manufacturable, scalable, proprietary solutions.

What we make

Early-stage concept development through to production-intent prototypes and validated injection-moulded components.
Medication delivery, diagnostic consumables, vial-based primary packaging or digital health connected devices
We focus on delivering solutions that customers cannot access through traditional contract manufacturing alone.

How we make it

Rigorous front-end exploration with the disciplined processes of a world-class injection moulding manufacturer.

Our approach integrates:

Human-centred problem analysis
Design & engineering excellence
Production-intent prototyping
Scientific validation
Manufacturability, at every stage

Materials

Optical-grade polymers: PMMA, PC, and other high-performance materials for precision-moulded lenses and light guides.
Metals: aluminium alloys, stainless steels, and specialist materials for precision housings and assemblies.
Glass and hybrid materials used where optical clarity and durability are critical.

Typical programmes

Prototype-to-production support for new lighting, optical, and visual aid developments.
Low-to-medium volume manufacturing with rapid changeover to support diverse product ranges.
Collaborative design and tooling programmes that optimise optical performance and production efficiency.

Recent investments

Carclo has invested strategically to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and support Innovation Solutions:

C-Mould modular tooling system enabling rapid, production-representative prototyping.
Expansion of cleanroom manufacturing to support future innovations.
New FANUC and all-electric injection moulding platforms for precision processing.
Materials R&D collaborations integrating advanced polymer science.

Design & usability collaborations delivering advanced design & development.
Development of the LifeTech Solutions incubator as the structure for proprietary innovation.
Investment in digital technologies

Why it matters

Healthcare is moving faster. Customers need partners who can do more than manufacture — they need partners who can help them innovate. Innovation Solutions exists to:

Reduce the time it takes to turn a concept into a validated, manufacturable solution.
Lower development risk through scientific understanding of materials and processes.
Give customers earlier confidence in quality, performance and scale-up feasibility. Create proprietary products that generate long-term strategic value for Carclo.
Support the global shift towards sustainability with new materials and smarter manufacturing.
Bridge the gap between creativity and production.