VMEC is a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership; the Vermont State Colleges; the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development; and the Vermont Technology Council.

On the Cutting Edge

When the principals of dental bur manufacturer Cutting Edge Instruments wanted to reach clients beyond the U.S., they knew that ISO 13485:2003 certification was a prerequisite for the Canadian CMDCAS and European CE mark certifications they would need.

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center strives to be “the best resource for Vermont manufacturers.” Its professional consulting, workshops, and one-on-one coaching have helped over 2,000 small and mid-size manufacturers succeed.

Through VMEC’s services, client companies increase their productivity, modernize their processes, adopt advanced technologies, reduce costs, and improve competitiveness. The result is greater efficiency, higher levels of customer satisfaction, improved workforce stability, and increased sales and profits.

Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center

VMEC arranged for a specialist in medical device certification to perform a gap analysis on the company’s existing ISO 9002-compliant quality system and recommend changes.

In less than a year, CEI gained the international certifications and increased its annual sales by almost $1 million.

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