Award-Winning PICO Nexμs to be Showcased by Nordson EFD at MD&M West 2025
Nordson EFD, a division of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN), will highlight its award-winning PICO Nexμs jetting system at MD&M West, scheduled to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, from February 4-6, 2025. At Booth 2715, medical device manufacturers will have the opportunity to explore this award-winning Smart Factory solution, which offers a sophisticated, web-based interface for remote programming and on-demand inspection of fluid dispensing functions from personal computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
The PICO Nexμs system, designed for precision fluid applications in next-generation medical device prototyping and design, has received wide recognition for its groundbreaking technology, including an award in the Automation & IIOT category at the 2024 Edge Awards by Machine Design. This innovative system can manage and monitor jetting functions directly at the point of dispense using Industrial Ethernet protocols and standard human-machine interfaces (HMIs), making it an award-winning solution for the medical device manufacturing industry.
By providing real-time insights for data-driven process control and production, the award-winning PICO Nexμs system ushers in a new era for Nordson’s precision dispensing technology. The system can apply highly accurate and consistent amounts of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other fluids, which are critical in virtually every assembly application during the manufacturing process. PICO Nexμs has earned certification for PROFINET devices and controllers, with successful conformance testing for the Ethernet I/P protocol by the Open Device Vendor Association (ODVA).
In addition to the award-winning PICO Nexμs system, Nordson EFD will feature a wide range of innovative solutions at Booth 2715. This includes the G4VPlus enclosure, which will showcase two PICO Nexμs jetting systems configured for needle-bonding applications. Nordson will also demonstrate its award-winning reagent dispensing capabilities for blood glucose test strips through the PROX5 Series automated dispensing system, which highlights the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, efficient dispensing solutions.
Moreover, the company will spotlight its award-winning 4-axis PROPlus robotic solution for precision fluid dispensing in hearing aid assembly. Attendees will also have the chance to view a selection of Nordson’s award-winning one-component consumables, including adhesives, lubricants, solder pastes, two-part epoxies, UV-cure adhesives, and other essential assembly fluids. These consumables are manufactured in Nordson EFD’s ISO 9001:2000 certified U.S. facilities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision across all products.
Nordson EFD is a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and medical start-ups, helping them tackle the challenges of medical device assembly. The company’s global team of fluid process engineers and world-class laboratories provide critical support to clients in overcoming the complexities of precision fluid application. Clients frequently send their materials to Nordson’s laboratories for extensive testing, where experts assess precision assembly requirements using Nordson’s award-winning technology portfolio and expertise.
This support is especially valuable for medical device manufacturers, who may not have in-house fluid process experts. Through rigorous validation measures and consulting services, Nordson EFD offers invaluable insights and solutions to support the development of new products. With its award-winning systems, Nordson EFD helps improve process control, increase throughput, and ensure consistent quality across all stages of production.
Nordson EFD’s award-winning solutions are especially important for the medical device industry, where precise fluid dispensing is a necessity for meeting rigorous assembly requirements. In addition to its precision fluid dispensing systems, Nordson manufactures high-quality syringe and cartridge systems for fluid packaging and is a leading formulator of specialty solder pastes for dispensing and printing applications. With its advanced micro-dispensing solutions, Nordson EFD is also at the forefront of introducing Industry 4.0 efficiencies to the marketplace, providing clients with a new level of control and connectivity.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD specializes in designing and manufacturing precision fluid dispensing systems for benchtop assembly processes and automated assembly lines. The company enables manufacturers to apply consistent, accurate amounts of assembly fluids to every part, improving process control and throughput. Nordson EFD’s award-winning product portfolio includes fluid packaging syringe and cartridge systems, specialty solder pastes, and a wide range of micro-dispensing solutions that incorporate Industry 4.0 efficiencies. With offices, application laboratories, and technical support in 30 countries, Nordson EFD has been serving various industries for more than 60 years.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and marketing differentiated products and systems for dispensing and processing adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, and biomaterials. The company also specializes in managing fluids, testing and inspecting for quality, treating surfaces, and curing. With operations and support offices in more than 30 countries, Nordson serves diverse end markets, including packaging, electronics, medical, automotive, and more. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson is committed to delivering award-winning products and application expertise to its clients around the globe.
