Creation Technologies adds cleanroom for medical manufacturing in China. Creation Technologies is investing in a new ISO Class 7 cleanroom at its plant in Changzhou, China, as part of a move into more integrated medical device assembly. The facility is scheduled for completion in March 2027. The cleanroom is being designed with Grade C environmental requirements in mind, subject to regulatory and technical assessments, according to a press release from Creation Technologies. The company describes the investment as a step beyond traditional PCBA and box-build manufacturing. The Changzhou site already makes high-reliability PCBAs and complex box-build assemblies for medical and industrial customers. With the cleanroom, it will also be able to take on precision electronic assemblies, subassemblies for medical equipment and suitable assembly processes in a controlled environment. Creation Technologies is also building on its digital manufacturing initiatives, including electronic Device History Records (eDHR), to make production more traceable. According to the company, the investment is aimed at international medical device makers that are evaluating how to localise production in China, and that need local manufacturing partners. The project is still in the design phase. Creation Technologies does not disclose the size of the cleanroom or of the investment. From manufacturing and design to supply chains and emerging technologies, the electronics industry never stands still. Meet the people driving it forward at the upcoming Evertiq Expo events. The next stop is Evertiq Expo Vienna on January 28, where industry professionals gather to exchange knowledge, discover new solutions and build valuable business connections. To stay up to date with the latest developments, sign up for the Newsletter.

Investing beyond EMS: its next chapter in Medical Manufacturing. November 9, 2026 Changzhou, China Creation Technologies Changzhou Expands Its Medical Manufacturing Capabilities with a New ISO Class 7 Cleanroom Investment At Creation Technologies Changzhou, Creation Technologies Inc. believe that high-reliability manufacturing is about more than producing quality electronic assemblies. It is about understanding its customers' evolving needs and continuously building the capabilities to support them. As part of its long-term commitment to the medical device industry, Creation Technologies Inc. is investing in a new ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility, with completion targeted for March 2027. The facility is being designed with Grade C environmental control requirements in mind, subject to applicable regulatory and technical assessments. This investment represents an important step in its journey beyond traditional PCBA and box-build manufacturing toward more integrated medical device assembly solutions. Building on a strong foundation. Creation Changzhou has established its manufacturing expertise in high-reliability PCBA, complex box-build assembly, quality management, and global supply chain integration. Its experience supporting demanding medical and industrial applications has reinforced an important principle: reliability must be built into every stage of the manufacturing process. The new cleanroom investment will extend this philosophy into controlled-environment manufacturing, bringing together its existing electronics expertise with enhanced environmental controls, disciplined processes, and medical quality management practices. More than a cleanroom. A cleanroom alone does not guarantee manufacturing quality. Reliable medical device manufacturing requires the integration of facility design, contamination control, qualified processes, trained personnel, material traceability, and a strong quality culture. These considerations are being incorporated into its project from the design stage. Building on its established medical quality management capabilities and digital manufacturing initiatives, including electronic Device History Records (eDHR), Creation Technologies Inc. aim to create an increasingly integrated and traceable manufacturing environment. Supporting global medical OEMs in China. As international medical device manufacturers continue to evaluate their China localization strategies, the need for reliable, responsive, and compliant local manufacturing partners remains important. Its expanded capabilities are intended to support selected medical device applications, including precision electronic assemblies, medical equipment subassemblies, and suitable controlled-environment assembly processes. By combining high-reliability electronics manufacturing with new cleanroom capabilities, Creation Changzhou aims to help global medical OEMs simplify supply chain coordination, strengthen manufacturing control, and support their long-term growth in China. Looking ahead. With the project currently in the design phase and completion planned for March 2027, its focus is not simply on building a new facility, but on developing the people, processes, and systems required to make it successful. This is more than an investment in infrastructure. It is an investment in its future capabilities, its customers' confidence, and the next chapter of medical manufacturing at Creation Technologies Changzhou. Explore its Changzhou facility. Discover its manufacturing capabilities in Changzhou, China, supporting high-reliability medical and industrial products.