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Surgical Robotics & End-Effectors
Articulated wristed instruments, micro-cables, capstans, and drive mechanics.
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Robotic Wrists & Jaws
↑ GridMulti-degree-of-freedom articulated wrist clevises and micro-machined surgical end-effectors.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| rms Company (Cretex Medical) Coon Rapids, MN, USA | Complex multi-axis robotic wrist sub-assemblies and micro-laser welding | RFQ › | |
| Norman Noble Highland Heights, OH, USA | Swiss turned & micro-milled titanium/17-4 articulating wrist clevises and pulleys | RFQ › | |
| ARCH Medical Solutions archgp.com Website did not answer as this company on 2026-10-20 Bloomsburg, PA, USA | Micro-machined stainless and cobalt chrome robotic tool effectors | RFQ › |
Micro-Cables & Pulleys
↑ GridUltra-fine tungsten or stainless wire ropes and miniature capstans transmitting robotic joint actuation.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Metals Fort Wayne, IN, USA | Pre-stretched high-fatigue life cable ropes for robot instrument articulation | RFQ › | |
| Carl Stahl Sava Industries Suessen, Germany | Precision micro-pulleys, miniature capstans, and tensioning hardware | RFQ › | |
| Sava Industries Riverdale, NJ, USA | Ultra-miniature tungsten and stainless cable assemblies with swaged balls | RFQ › |
Machined Components
↑ GridTurned and milled parts — the general class that covers most reusable-instrument hardware.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Noble Highland Heights, OH, USA | Micromachining, Swiss turning, milling for implants and surgical instruments | RFQ › | |
| ARCH Medical Solutions archgp.com Website did not answer as this company on 2026-10-20 Bloomsburg, PA, USA | High-tolerance CNC machining of titanium, 17-4PH stainless, and PEEK components | RFQ › | |
| Paragon Medical Pierceton, IN, USA | Complex metal and polymer machined assemblies for surgical and robotic tools | RFQ › |
Robotic Articulation Pulleys
↑ GridPrecision Swiss-machined capstans and micro-grooved guide pulleys routing robotic tendon cables through multi-axis wristed instruments.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Noble, Inc. Cleveland, OH, USA | Micro-Swiss turning of 17-4 PH stainless grooved capstans and guide pulleys | RFQ › | |
| Resonetics Nashua, NH, USA | Ultra-precision micro-machining of robotic wrist clevises and cable capstans | RFQ › | |
| Tegra Medical Franklin, MA, USA | End-to-end CNC Swiss turning & wire-EDM of robotic tendon pulleys | RFQ › |
Robotic Electrocautery Hooks
↑ GridCeramic or fluoropolymer insulated tungsten/SS hook electrodes mounted on robotic wrists for precise surgical dissection and hemostasis.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence, Inc. Staunton, VA, USA | CNC grinding, electro-polishing and heat-shrink dielectric coating of cautery hooks | RFQ › | |
| Resonetics Nashua, NH, USA | Precision tungsten wire-forming, laser welding & ceramic insulation for cautery hooks | RFQ › | |
| Tegra Medical Franklin, MA, USA | Custom surgical hook, spatula, and L-hook electrocautery end-effectors | RFQ › |
Micro-MIM Robotic Grasper Jaws
↑ GridMiniature articulating surgical grasper and dissector jaw pairs with integrated pivot bushings, manufactured via precision MIM with tight micro-tolerances.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Curved Robotic Scissors Blades
↑ GridHardened surgical stainless steel scissor blades with electro-cautery connection, delivering shearing force through multi-axis robotic wrist motions.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Insulated Wrist Clevis Mounts
↑ GridHigh-dielectric PEEK or alumina ceramic pivot clevis brackets mechanically supporting articulating jaws while isolating high-frequency RF electrosurgery currents.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Hypodermic Tubing
↑ GridStock stainless tubing by gauge and wall class — the raw material for cannulae and instrument shafts.
Medical Hypodermic Tubing Gauge Chart (ISO 9626 / ASTM A908)
Toggle Complete Stock Size Table (53 sizes)
| Gauge | Wall Class | Nominal OD (in) | Nominal OD (mm) | Nominal ID (in) | Nominal ID (mm) | Wall (in) | Wall (mm) | Application | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.2030″ | 5.156 | 0.1730″ | 4.394 | 0.0150″ | 0.381 | Large trocar sleeves, cannula blanks | RFQ › |
| 6 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.2030″ | 5.156 | 0.1810″ | 4.597 | 0.0110″ | 0.279 | Aspiration cannulae, instrument housings | RFQ › |
| 8 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.1650″ | 4.191 | 0.1350″ | 3.429 | 0.0150″ | 0.381 | Arthroscopic cannulae, bone access | RFQ › |
| 8 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.1650″ | 4.191 | 0.1470″ | 3.734 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | High-flow suction lines | RFQ › |
| 10 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.1340″ | 3.404 | 0.1060″ | 2.692 | 0.0140″ | 0.356 | Biopsy needles, laparoscopic shafts | RFQ › |
| 10 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.1340″ | 3.404 | 0.1160″ | 2.946 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | Endoscopic guide shafts | RFQ › |
| 11 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.1200″ | 3.048 | 0.0940″ | 2.388 | 0.0130″ | 0.330 | Bone marrow biopsy needles | RFQ › |
| 11 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.1200″ | 3.048 | 0.1020″ | 2.591 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | Vertebroplasty needles | RFQ › |
| 12 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.1090″ | 2.769 | 0.0850″ | 2.159 | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | Veterinary / large animal access | RFQ › |
| 12 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.1090″ | 2.769 | 0.0930″ | 2.362 | 0.0080″ | 0.203 | Large core tissue biopsy | RFQ › |
| 13 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0950″ | 2.413 | 0.0710″ | 1.803 | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | Vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty | RFQ › |
| 13 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0950″ | 2.413 | 0.0810″ | 2.057 | 0.0070″ | 0.178 | Blood transfusion cannulae | RFQ › |
| 14 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0830″ | 2.108 | 0.0630″ | 1.600 | 0.0100″ | 0.254 | Central venous catheter introducers | RFQ › |
| 14 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0830″ | 2.108 | 0.0690″ | 1.753 | 0.0070″ | 0.178 | Rapid fluid infusion catheters | RFQ › |
| 14 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0830″ | 2.108 | 0.0730″ | 1.854 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | High-flow dialysis access | RFQ › |
| 15 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0720″ | 1.829 | 0.0540″ | 1.372 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | Apheresis & blood bank needles | RFQ › |
| 15 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0720″ | 1.829 | 0.0600″ | 1.524 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Autologous blood collection | RFQ › |
| 16 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0650″ | 1.651 | 0.0470″ | 1.194 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | Surgical drainage, large IV lines | RFQ › |
| 16 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0650″ | 1.651 | 0.0530″ | 1.346 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Trauma & resuscitation IV | RFQ › |
| 16 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0650″ | 1.651 | 0.0570″ | 1.448 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | Thin-wall hypotube shaft proximal | RFQ › |
| 17 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0580″ | 1.473 | 0.0420″ | 1.067 | 0.0080″ | 0.203 | Epidural Tuohy needles | RFQ › |
| 17 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0580″ | 1.473 | 0.0480″ | 1.219 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | Oocyte retrieval needles | RFQ › |
| 18 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0500″ | 1.270 | 0.0330″ | 0.838 | 0.0085″ | 0.216 | Standard blood drawing, medication prep | RFQ › |
| 18 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0500″ | 1.270 | 0.0400″ | 1.016 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | Interventional access, Seldinger needle | RFQ › |
| 18 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0500″ | 1.270 | 0.0430″ | 1.092 | 0.0035″ | 0.089 | Catheter hypotube proximal shaft | RFQ › |
| 19 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0420″ | 1.067 | 0.0270″ | 0.686 | 0.0075″ | 0.191 | Parenteral medication filtration | RFQ › |
| 19 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0420″ | 1.067 | 0.0320″ | 0.813 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | Fine aspiration needles | RFQ › |
| 20 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0350″ | 0.889 | 0.0230″ | 0.584 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Standard IV catheter, blood sampling | RFQ › |
| 20 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0350″ | 0.889 | 0.0260″ | 0.660 | 0.0045″ | 0.114 | Vascular access, 0.021″ wire guide | RFQ › |
| 20 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0350″ | 0.889 | 0.0290″ | 0.737 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | Catheter micro-hypotube | RFQ › |
| 21 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0320″ | 0.813 | 0.0200″ | 0.508 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Diagnostic venipuncture, IM injection | RFQ › |
| 21 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0320″ | 0.813 | 0.0230″ | 0.584 | 0.0045″ | 0.114 | 0.018″ guidewire micropuncture needle | RFQ › |
| 22 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0280″ | 0.711 | 0.0160″ | 0.406 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Standard pediatric & elderly IV | RFQ › |
| 22 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0280″ | 0.711 | 0.0200″ | 0.508 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | Spinal anesthesia Quincke needle | RFQ › |
| 22 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0280″ | 0.711 | 0.0220″ | 0.559 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | 0.018″ guidewire introducer | RFQ › |
| 23 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0250″ | 0.635 | 0.0130″ | 0.330 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | Small vein blood collection | RFQ › |
| 23 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0250″ | 0.635 | 0.0170″ | 0.432 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | Vitreoretinal surgical cannula | RFQ › |
| 24 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0220″ | 0.559 | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | Neonatal & pediatric IV access | RFQ › |
| 25 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0200″ | 0.508 | 0.0100″ | 0.254 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | Subcutaneous injection, vaccines | RFQ › |
| 25 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0200″ | 0.508 | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | Dental anesthesia, ophthalmic cannula | RFQ › |
| 25 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0200″ | 0.508 | 0.0140″ | 0.356 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | Microcatheter distal reinforcement | RFQ › |
| 26 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0180″ | 0.457 | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | 0.0045″ | 0.114 | Intradermal skin testing | RFQ › |
| 27 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0160″ | 0.406 | 0.0080″ | 0.203 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | Insulin injection, dental block | RFQ › |
| 27 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0160″ | 0.406 | 0.0100″ | 0.254 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | Ophthalmic intravitreal injection | RFQ › |
| 27 Gauge UTW | UTW (Ultra Thin Wall) | 0.0160″ | 0.406 | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | 0.0020″ | 0.051 | Low-force aesthetic botox needle | RFQ › |
| 28 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0140″ | 0.356 | 0.0070″ | 0.178 | 0.0035″ | 0.089 | Micro-cannula cosmetic filler | RFQ › |
| 29 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0130″ | 0.330 | 0.0070″ | 0.178 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | Insulin pen needles | RFQ › |
| 30 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | 0.0060″ | 0.152 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | Fine dental anesthesia, capillary tubes | RFQ › |
| 30 Gauge TW | TW (Thin Wall) | 0.0120″ | 0.305 | 0.0075″ | 0.191 | 0.0022″ | 0.057 | Intraocular micro-injection | RFQ › |
| 31 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0100″ | 0.254 | 0.0050″ | 0.127 | 0.0025″ | 0.064 | Ultra-fine insulin pen tip | RFQ › |
| 32 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0090″ | 0.229 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | 0.0025″ | 0.064 | Mesotherapy & aesthetic micro-injection | RFQ › |
| 33 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0080″ | 0.203 | 0.0040″ | 0.102 | 0.0020″ | 0.051 | Sub-retinal injection cannula | RFQ › |
| 34 Gauge RW | RW (Regular Wall) | 0.0065″ | 0.165 | 0.0030″ | 0.076 | 0.0018″ | 0.045 | Neuroscience micro-dialysis probes | RFQ › |
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleima (formerly Sandvik) Hallstahammar, Sweden | Seamless stainless steel and cobalt-chromium medical tubing with strict ID finish | RFQ › | |
| Eagle Stainless Tube & Manufacturing Franklin, MA, USA | Precision 304/316 hypodermic tubing across all standard RW, TW, and XTW gauges | RFQ › | |
| MicroGroup (TE Connectivity) Medway, MA, USA | Small-diameter hypodermic metal tube drawing, cutting, and CNC fabrication | RFQ › |
Micro-Motors & Servos
↑ GridBrushless DC micro-motors and planetary gearheads providing motorized actuation in robotic instrument handles.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxon Motor Sachseln, Switzerland / Taunton, MA, USA | Sterilizable brushless DC micro-motors, high-ratio planetary gearheads, magnetic encoders | RFQ › | |
| Faulhaber Micro Drive Systems Schoenaich, Germany / Clearwater, FL, USA | High-torque density coreless miniature DC motors and integrated linear servos | RFQ › | |
| Portescap (Regal Rexnord) West Chester, PA, USA / La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland | Autoclavable slotted and slotless brushless DC motors for surgical robotics | RFQ › |
Springs
↑ GridCompression and extension springs in instrument actuation.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Spring Brooklyn, NY, USA | Stock and custom passivated stainless 316, 17-7, and Elgiloy surgical springs | RFQ › | |
| MW Components (Century Spring) Los Angeles, CA, USA | High-precision micro-springs, torsion, and compression springs for medical handles | RFQ › | |
| Bal Seal Engineering Foothill Ranch, CA, USA | Canted-coil springs for precise mechanical latching, holding, and electrical contact | RFQ › |
Distal Force-Torque Sensors
↑ GridPiezoresistive and optical micro-transducers embedded in robotic jaws to measure tissue grasping forces and deliver haptic surgeon feedback.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE Connectivity (Sensors Division) Fremont, CA, USA | Micro-silicon strain gauges and piezoresistive force sensors for surgical tools | RFQ › | |
| FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Irvine, CA, USA | Sub-miniature load cells and torque sensors for robotic end-effector grip sensing | RFQ › | |
| ATI Industrial Automation Apex, NC, USA | Miniature force-torque sensor cells for surgical robotic instruments | RFQ › |
Capstan Cable Drive Drums
↑ GridPrecision-grooved cylindrical capstans mounted to robotic input shafts, wrapping tungsten wire ropes to transmit bidirectional motor torque without slip.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Brushless DC Robotic Servomotors
↑ GridHigh-power-density frameless BLDC micro-motors with integrated digital Hall sensors and absolute rotary encoders driving robotic master-slave joints.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Miniature Ceramic Guide Pulleys
↑ GridJeweled sapphire or ultra-hard zirconia micro-pulleys guiding tungsten drive cables through tight wrist bends without particulate generation.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Cables
↑ GridMulti-conductor assemblies. Conductor count and gauge set the electrical job; the jacket and shield usually get chosen by what the cable has to survive rather than what it has to carry.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphenol Alden Products Brockton, MA, USA | Custom medical cable assemblies, low-noise shielded patient monitoring leads | RFQ › | |
| TE Connectivity Berwyn, PA, USA / Galway, Ireland | High-density micro-coaxial cable bundles for ultrasound and endoscopy probes | RFQ › | |
| Minnesota Wire & Cable minnesotawire.com Website did not answer as this company on 2026-10-20 St. Paul, MN, USA | Fine-wire flex cables, carbon fiber conductors, radiofrequency ablation harnesses | RFQ › |
Connectors
↑ GridMating hardware. Keying decides what it will NOT connect to, which is usually the safety-relevant half of the choice; mating cycles and sterilisation compatibility decide whether it survives the service life.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fischer Connectors Saint-Prex, Switzerland / Alpharetta, GA, USA | Compact sterilizable circular interconnects with keying for patient safety | RFQ › | |
| LEMO Ecublens, Switzerland / Rohnert Park, CA, USA | Redel & B-series push-pull circular connectors, autoclavable and IP68 rated | RFQ › | |
| Smiths Interconnect (Hypertronics) Hudson, MA, USA / London, UK | Hypertac contact technology | RFQ › |
Seals & O-Rings
↑ GridElastomeric seals. ID versus OD versus wall is the classic ordering mistake, which is why they carry glyphs.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rubber Products Lancaster, NY, USA | Microminiature O-rings in medical-grade silicone, FKM, EPDM | RFQ › | |
| Bal Seal Engineering Foothill Ranch, CA, USA | Spring-energized PTFE seals for low friction, sterilizable fluid handles | RFQ › | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Fort Wayne, IN, USA / Stuttgart, Germany | Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molded seals and Class VI O-rings | RFQ › |
Sterile Drive Adapters
↑ GridSterile mechanical rotary interfaces transferring motor rotation from non-sterile robotic arms across sterile drapes to instrument shafts.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence, Inc. Staunton, VA, USA | Precision cleanroom molding & assembly of sterile robotic arm rotary drive disc interfaces | RFQ › | |
| Phillips-Medisize Hudson, WI, USA | Cleanroom molding of sterile robotic instrument drive transfer pucks | RFQ › | |
| Integer Holdings Plano, TX, USA | Multi-axis mechanical coupling discs and sterile drape adapter assemblies | RFQ › |
6-Axis Haptic Force/Torque Sensors
↑ GridMonolithic multi-axis flexure rings instrumented with semiconductor strain gauges providing real-time force reflection to surgeon robotic consoles.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||
Robotic Arm Sterile Drapes
↑ GridAccordion-folding transparent polyurethane barrier sleeves with snap-on molded drive interface pucks maintaining operating field sterility.
| Supplier | Stated Capabilities & Technical Focus | Evidence | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| No suppliers listed for this category yet. | |||