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Sodick Success Story
OPERATION COSTA RICA: POWERING ACCUDYN’S GLOBAL EXPANSION
Accudyn Products, Inc. expanded its global footprint with a new Costa Rica operation and needed the same precision, repeatability at its Erie Pennsylvania headquarters. They needed the reliability and professionalism they had come to trust in Plustech on an international scale.
Strategically located in the innovation hub of the Evolution Free Zone, this expansion represented a pivotal milestone in the company’s roadmap, designed to strengthen its global supply chain and provide nearshoring solutions to partners in high-demand sectors. As a longtime trusted partner, Plustech was there to help.
“We are honored that Accudyn placed this level of trust in Plustech and our Sodick machines as they undertook such an important global expansion. From the beginning, we approached this as a shared commitment. Accudyn’s success is our success, and we are proud to have supported their team in bringing this operation to life.”
— Kohei Shinohara, Senior Vice President, Plustech
“Partnering with Sodick for Accudyn's operational launch in Costa Rica meant our customers received precise injection molding capability and reliable production quality from the moment lights were turned on. All technical, reliability, and service expectations are continuously exceeded by the Sodick team. We received a building in November and met customer demand in December—an incredible feat made possible by Sodick's complete value proposition.”
— Ted Bly, President, Accudyn
OVERVIEW
As Accudyn Products, Inc. expanded its global footprint with a new manufacturing operation in Costa Rica, maintaining the highest standards of precision, especially for medical component production, was critical. Building on a proven history with Sodick equipment, Accudyn put their trust in Plustech to equip the new facility and ensure a smooth, reliable launch from Pennsylvania to Costa Rica.
The Challenge
From Pennsylvania to Costa Rica. After years of success at its U.S. Headquarters in Erie, PA, Accudyn needed to bring that same level precision and consistency achieved in existing operations, while standing up a new team, process, and production environment… all on an accelerated timeline. With production quality directlytied to end-use performance, repeatability and reliability were non-negotiable.
The Solution
Given their prior success with Sodick equipment, Accudyn again turned to Plustech as a trusted partner to support this expansion. They selected Sodick injection molding machines featuring V-LINE® two-stage technology, well-suited for highprecision, medical-grade applications. This combination of proven technology and on-the-ground partnership allowed Accudyn to establish a controlled, high-performance production environment from the outset.
The Results
By standardizing on Sodick technology and leveraging Plustech's support, Accudyn successfully launched its Costa Rica operation with speed and confidence:
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Consistent, high-precision output aligned with medical manufacturing requirements
Consistent, high-precision output aligned with medical manufacturing requirements
Accelerated production ramp-up, meeting customer demand within weeks
Repeatable performance across machines and processes
Strong operational foundation for future scaling
Consistent material viscosity
Stable, repeatable processing
Precise shot control
The Upshot
For Accudyn, expanding into Costa Rica required more than installing new equipment, itrequired replicating a standard of precision essential to medical manufacturing. By partnering with Plustech and building on their success with Sodick technology, Accudyn launched with a high degree of control, speed, and confidence. This success underscores the value of combining advanced injection molding technology with a partner who can support implementation, startup, and longterm performance, especially when timelines are tight and expectations are high.
Since their opening event, Accudyn has continued to grow and add equipment, staff, and capabilities to its new facility. The growing demand in the industry clearly validates their decision to establish a manufacturing facility in Costa Rica, and choosing to do so with a dedicated partner like Plustech with Sodick equipment was an easy decision to make.
SODICK SUPPORT DURING LAUNCH
Plustech worked closely with team on-site in Costa Rica during the Accudyn go-live event at the new manufacturing plant. Technical experts from Plustech provided hands-on support to ensure a seamless system startup and successful transition into full production at Accudyn's latest Costa Rica facility.
Plustech Technical Support Engineer, Gino Medellin (left) and National Sales Manager, Len Hampton (right), were on-site in Costa Rica for Accudyn’s GO-live event, providing hands-on support beforehand and afterwards to help ensure a seamless transition into production and beyond
Celebrating a major milestone: The Accudyn team gathers at the grand opening of the new Costa Rica plant. Our organizations were both thrilled to expand the global footprint and bring manufacturing excellence to the region.
Accudyn's Costa Rica plant exterior during the final stages of construction. What was once a vision is now a reality, a new manufacturing hub designed for precision scale and operational excellence in Costa Rica.
Accudyn CEO Ted Bly marks the official opening of the company's new Costa Rica operation.
Accudyn celebrates the grand opening of its new Costa Rica plant featuring white tents a step-and-repeat photo opportunity and a lively atmosphere under clear blue skies. Team members and guests gather at the modern facility to mark this milestone for Accudyn’s expansion in Costa Rica.
Sodick V-LINE technology powers stable repeatable processing at Accudyn's new Costa Rica manufacturing facility. Known for our precision injection molding capabilities, Sodick's V-LINE ensures consistent part quality reduced variability and enhanced production efficiency, a key enabler for Accudyn's high-performance manufacturing operations
Real-time collaboration on the production floor during Accudyn's Costa Rica plant go-live event.
Key Priorities for Accudyn
Maintaining tight tolerances required for medical components
Ensuring process consistency across a new operation
Minimizing variability during startup and validation
Establishing a scalable foundation for future growth
Story Details
Customer:
Accudyn Products, Inc.
Location:
Costa Rica expansion from Erie, PA headquarters
Application:
Medical component injection molding
Technology:
Sodick V-LINE® two-stage injection molding