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  "generated": "2026-10-22",
  "note": "Public listings compiled from each company’s website and search results. Not endorsements, partners or paid placements, and not qualified suppliers. Certifications are as stated by the company. Locations marked in notes as general knowledge need confirming.",
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    "international": 65,
    "site_ok": 222,
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      "notes": "Chicago area. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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      "notes": "Part of AdvancedPCB group. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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      "id": "advancedpcb-co",
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      "website": "https://www.advancedpcb.com",
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        "online-network",
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        "pcb-assembly"
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      "name": "Albright Technologies",
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      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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      "name": "All Flex Solutions",
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      },
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      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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      "id": "alpha-omega-swiss-ca",
      "name": "Alpha Omega Swiss",
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        "swiss-machining",
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
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        "titanium"
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      "country": "US",
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      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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      "name": "American Elements",
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        "Pt/Ir"
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      "id": "american-precision-tool-ca",
      "name": "American Precision Tool",
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        "aluminum",
        "titanium"
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      "country": "US",
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      "id": "amf-technologies-ma",
      "name": "AMF Technologies",
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        "electropolish-passivation"
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        "stainless steel",
        "titanium"
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      "certs": [],
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        "phone": null,
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      "notes": "Site says Massachusetts; city not verified.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
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      "id": "andersen-scientific-nc",
      "name": "Andersen Scientific",
      "website": "https://www.ansci.us",
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        "sterilization-small-batch"
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      "state": "NC",
      "country": "US",
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      },
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      "notes": "Southeast. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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      "name": "Applied Plastics",
      "website": "https://www.appliedplastics.com/",
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        "stock-components"
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        "PTFE"
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      "country": "US",
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        "phone": null,
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      },
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        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "atomic-machine-fl",
      "name": "Atomic Machine",
      "website": "https://www.atomicmachine.com",
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        "swiss-machining",
        "cnc-machining",
        "edm",
        "electropolish-passivation"
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        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "cobalt chrome"
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      "city": "Naples",
      "state": "FL",
      "country": "US",
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      "lon": -81.79,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485:2016",
        "AS9100D",
        "ISO 9001"
      ],
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      "lead_days": null,
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "bay-area-circuits-ca",
      "name": "Bay Area Circuits",
      "website": "https://bayareacircuits.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Quick-turn PCB prototypes and assembly with instant quote.",
      "materials": [
        "FR4"
      ],
      "city": "Fremont",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.548,
      "lon": -121.989,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://bayareacircuits.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "id": "bestproto-il",
      "name": "BESTProto",
      "website": "https://bestproto.net",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-assembly"
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      "capabilities": "Medical PCB prototype assembly.",
      "materials": [
        "SMT"
      ],
      "city": "Schaumburg",
      "state": "IL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.033,
      "lon": -88.083,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://bestproto.net/medical-pcb-assembly/",
      "notes": "Chicago area. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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      "id": "biomerics-ut",
      "name": "Biomerics",
      "website": "https://biomerics.com/",
      "categories": [
        "balloons",
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "laser-tube-cutting"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Balloons and balloon catheters, steerable catheters, extrusion, prototype to production",
      "materials": [
        "PET",
        "nylon",
        "Pebax",
        "PU"
      ],
      "city": "Salt Lake City",
      "state": "UT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.761,
      "lon": -111.891,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://biomerics.com/balloons-balloon-catheters/",
      "notes": "Advanced Catheter division (ex-Access Point Technologies, MN).",
      "listing": {
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "blue-line-sterilization-services-ca",
      "name": "Blue Line Sterilization Services",
      "website": "https://www.bluelineeto.com",
      "categories": [
        "sterilization-small-batch"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Independent contract EO sterilizer focused on small loads and fast turnaround; no load waits >2 days.",
      "materials": [
        "EtO"
      ],
      "city": "Novato",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 38.107,
      "lon": -122.57,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": [
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        2
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      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.bluelineeto.com/about",
      "notes": "Bay Area; site says 'ISO certified' without naming the standard, so certs left empty. City from general knowledge.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "borg-design-ma",
      "name": "Borg Design",
      "website": "https://www.borgdesign.com",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "CNC machining and quick-turn prototypes, 58k sq ft facility.",
      "materials": [
        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Hudson",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.39,
      "lon": -71.57,
      "certs": [
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        "ITAR"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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    {
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        "site_check": "ok",
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        "research_verified": false,
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      "country": "US",
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        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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      "id": "duke-empirical-cordica-medical-ca",
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      "source_url": "https://fathommfg.com",
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      "country": "US",
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      "id": "fictiv-ca",
      "name": "Fictiv",
      "website": "https://www.fictiv.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
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        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "San Francisco",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.77,
      "lon": -122.42,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.fictiv.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://engineeringunscripted.com/",
      "notes": "Website seen only via third-party comparison. City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "forecast3d-ca",
      "name": "Forecast3D",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
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        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
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        "PA12",
        "PA11",
        "TPU"
      ],
      "city": "Carlsbad",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.158,
      "lon": -117.351,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.forecast3d.com",
      "notes": "SoCal. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "fort-wayne-metals-in",
      "name": "Fort Wayne Metals",
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      "categories": [
        "nitinol-shape-setting",
        "hypotubes",
        "guidewires"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Nitinol and medical alloy wire, HHS hollow helical strand tube",
      "materials": [
        "nitinol",
        "SS",
        "MP35N",
        "Pt"
      ],
      "city": "Fort Wayne",
      "state": "IN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.079,
      "lon": -85.139,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://chamfr.com/blog/fort-wayne-metals-nitinol-wire-hhs-tube-hollow-torque-strands/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "foxtronics-ems-nc",
      "name": "Foxtronics EMS",
      "website": "https://foxtronicsems.com",
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        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Fast-turn PCB prototyping and NPI assembly.",
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        "SMT"
      ],
      "city": "Raleigh",
      "state": "NC",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 35.78,
      "lon": -78.639,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://foxtronicsems.com/prototyping/",
      "notes": "Southeast; exact city unverified (placed Raleigh as approximation). City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "freudenberg-medical-ma",
      "name": "Freudenberg Medical",
      "website": "https://www.freudenbergmedical.com/",
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        "tubing-extrusion",
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "balloons",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Extrusion, balloons, catheter design/CM, minimally invasive components",
      "materials": [
        "silicone",
        "TPE",
        "Pebax",
        "PET"
      ],
      "city": "Beverly",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.558,
      "lon": -70.88,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.freudenbergmedical.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "glenn-enterprises-ca",
      "name": "Glenn Enterprises",
      "website": "https://www.glennenterprisesinc.com/",
      "categories": [
        "stock-components",
        "heat-shrink",
        "guidewires",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Catheter components: multi-lumen, PTFE liners, FEP shrink, braided shafts, guidewire grinding",
      "materials": [
        "PTFE",
        "FEP",
        "stainless",
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "Anaheim",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.836,
      "lon": -117.914,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.glennenterprisesinc.com/ptfe-fep-heat-shrink",
      "notes": "City approximate (SoCal).",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "glenn-enterprises-ca-x",
      "name": "Glenn Enterprises",
      "website": "https://www.glennenterprisesinc.com",
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        "centerless-grinding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Centerless grinding of guidewire core wires and mandrel wire, R&D through production.",
      "materials": [
        "nitinol",
        "stainless steel",
        "MP35N",
        "titanium"
      ],
      "city": "Inland Empire",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 34,
      "lon": -117.4,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "email": "dale@glennenterprisesinc.com",
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        "rfq_url": "https://www.glennenterprisesinc.com"
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      "source_url": "https://www.glennenterprisesinc.com/centerless-grinding",
      "notes": "Location not stated on site; inferred from 951/909 phone area codes.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "green-circuits-ca",
      "name": "Green Circuits",
      "website": "https://www.greencircuits.com",
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        "pcb-assembly"
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      "capabilities": "Quick-turn PCB assembly prototypes and production.",
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        "SMT"
      ],
      "city": "San Jose",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.338,
      "lon": -121.886,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.greencircuits.com/pcb-assembly-business-online-and-out-of-state/",
      "notes": "Seen via search. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "h-h-machining-center-ca",
      "name": "H&H Machining Center",
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        "cnc-machining"
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        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "PEEK"
      ],
      "city": "Santa Clarita",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 34.39,
      "lon": -118.54,
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        "ISO 13485:2016"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.hhmachining.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.hhmachining.com/medical-machining/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "harbec-ny",
      "name": "Harbec",
      "website": "https://www.harbec.com",
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        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "cnc-machining",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
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      "capabilities": "Rapid tooling and molding.",
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      "city": "Ontario",
      "state": "NY",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 43.221,
      "lon": -77.283,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.harbec.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "heraeus-medical-components-mn",
      "name": "Heraeus Medical Components",
      "website": "https://www.heraeus.com/",
      "categories": [
        "marker-bands",
        "guidewires",
        "hypotubes",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "Pt/Ir",
        "Au",
        "SS",
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "St. Paul",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.954,
      "lon": -93.09,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.heraeus.com/en/hmc/home_hmc/home.html",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hi-rel-plastics-molding-ca",
      "name": "Hi-Rel Plastics & Molding",
      "website": "https://hirelplastics.com",
      "categories": [
        "silicone-molding",
        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "LSR",
        "thermoplastics"
      ],
      "city": "Riverside",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.953,
      "lon": -117.396,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://hirelplastics.com/capabilities/liquid-silicone-rubber-molding/",
      "notes": "Seen via search. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hubs-protolabs-network-mn",
      "name": "Hubs (Protolabs Network)",
      "website": "https://www.hubs.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Instant-quote manufacturing network (owned by Protolabs).",
      "materials": [
        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Maple Plain",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.01,
      "lon": -93.66,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.hubs.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.hubs.com/cnc-machining/massachusetts/boston/",
      "notes": "Global network; parent HQ used. City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hytech-spring-and-machine-mi",
      "name": "HyTech Spring and Machine",
      "website": "https://hytechspring.com/",
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        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "hypotubes",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Flexible laser-cut hypotubes, springs and coils",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "Plainwell",
      "state": "MI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.44,
      "lon": -85.649,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://hytechspring.com/",
      "notes": "City approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "icomold-by-fathom-wi",
      "name": "ICOMold by Fathom",
      "website": "https://icomold.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online-quoted rapid injection molding.",
      "materials": [
        "thermoplastics"
      ],
      "city": "Hartland",
      "state": "WI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 43.105,
      "lon": -88.342,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://icomold.com",
      "notes": "Part of Fathom. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "impact-cath-ca",
      "name": "Impact Cath",
      "website": "https://www.impactcath.com/",
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      ],
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      "materials": [
        "thermoplastics"
      ],
      "city": "Irvine",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.684,
      "lon": -117.826,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.impactcath.com/custom-orders/",
      "notes": "California-based per site; city approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "integer-incl-ex-lake-region-accellent-tx",
      "name": "Integer (incl. ex-Lake Region / Accellent)",
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        "guidewires",
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Guidewires, microcatheters, sheaths, laser-cut and braided components",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Plano",
      "state": "TX",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.02,
      "lon": -96.699,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.integer.net/markets/neurovascular/default.aspx",
      "notes": "Lake Region Medical and Accellent are now Integer; listed once.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "jmc-tool-machine-nc",
      "name": "JMC Tool & Machine",
      "website": "https://jmctool.com",
      "categories": [
        "swiss-machining",
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Swiss turning, CNC turning/milling, prototyping, fab and welding.",
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        "stainless steel",
        "aluminum"
      ],
      "city": "Sanford",
      "state": "NC",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 35.48,
      "lon": -79.18,
      "certs": [
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        "ISO 9001:2015",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://jmctool.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://jmctool.com/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "junkosha-usa-ca",
      "name": "Junkosha USA",
      "website": "https://www.junkosha.com/",
      "categories": [
        "heat-shrink"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "PTFE",
        "FEP"
      ],
      "city": "Irvine",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.684,
      "lon": -117.826,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.junkosha.com/catheter",
      "notes": "Japanese parent; US office city from general knowledge.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "kmm-group-pa",
      "name": "KMM Group",
      "website": "https://kmmgrp.com/",
      "categories": [
        "guidewires",
        "mandrels"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Ultra-precise guidewire/corewire grinding",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "Pottstown",
      "state": "PA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.245,
      "lon": -75.65,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://kmmgrp.com/ultra-precise-guidewire-corewire-grinding/",
      "notes": "City approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "konark-silicone-technologies-ca",
      "name": "Konark Silicone Technologies",
      "website": "https://konarksilicones.com",
      "categories": [
        "silicone-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Rapid silicone prototypes and short-run molding.",
      "materials": [
        "silicone",
        "LSR"
      ],
      "city": "Irvine",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
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        "phone": null,
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      "name": "Kremin Inc.",
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        "stainless steel",
        "aluminum"
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      "cost_tier": 2,
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      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "laserage-technology-il",
      "name": "Laserage Technology",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.laserage.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "life-science-outsourcing-lso-ca",
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        7
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      },
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "id": "lightning-cath-mn",
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      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
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      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.cbinsights.com/company/lightningcath/people",
      "notes": "Found via third-party listing; website URL not opened - verify. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    {
      "id": "lubrizol-life-science-vesta-wi",
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        "catheter-prototyping"
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        "PU",
        "silicone",
        "Pebax"
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      "city": "Franklin",
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      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.889,
      "lon": -88.038,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.lubrizol.com/Health",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    {
      "id": "machine-solutions-inc-az",
      "name": "Machine Solutions Inc.",
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        "braiding-coiling",
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    {
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      "name": "Mack Prototype",
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      "city": "Gardner",
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      "country": "US",
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      "lon": -71.99,
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      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
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      "source_url": "https://www.mackprototype.com/cnc-milling-machining-for/Boston/Massachusetts/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "macrofab-tx",
      "name": "MacroFab",
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        "online-network",
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      "state": "TX",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 29.76,
      "lon": -95.37,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://macrofab.com",
      "notes": "Texas. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    },
    {
      "id": "marshall-manufacturing-mn",
      "name": "Marshall Manufacturing",
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        "laser-welding",
        "tube-cutting-finishing"
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      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.98,
      "lon": -93.27,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
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        "phone": null,
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      },
      "source_url": "https://www.marshallmfg.com/marshall-manufacturing-capabilities/cnc-laser-welding/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "medbio-mi",
      "name": "Medbio",
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        "rapid-injection-molding",
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      "lat": 42.963,
      "lon": -85.668,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
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      "source_url": "https://www.medbioinc.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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      "id": "medical-component-specialists-ma",
      "name": "Medical Component Specialists",
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        "stock-components"
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      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.263,
      "lon": -71.802,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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      "notes": "City approximate; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "medical-extrusion-technologies-ca",
      "name": "Medical Extrusion Technologies",
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        "catheter-prototyping"
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        "PU",
        "silicone",
        "PE"
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      "city": "Murrieta",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.554,
      "lon": -117.214,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://medicalextrusion.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "medical-micro-machining-ca",
      "name": "Medical Micro Machining",
      "website": "https://medicalmicromachining.com",
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        "micro-machining",
        "swiss-machining"
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        "titanium"
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      "city": "Simi Valley",
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      "country": "US",
      "lat": 34.27,
      "lon": -118.78,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://medicalmicromachining.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://medicalmicromachining.com/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "medical-murray-il",
      "name": "Medical Murray",
      "website": "https://www.medicalmurray.com/",
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        "catheter-prototyping",
        "balloons",
        "braiding-coiling",
        "reflow-bonding-tipping",
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      "city": "North Barrington",
      "state": "IL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.207,
      "lon": -88.141,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.medicalmurray.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "memry-saes-group-ct",
      "name": "Memry (SAES Group)",
      "website": "https://www.memry.com/",
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        "nitinol-shape-setting",
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "braiding-coiling"
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      "state": "CT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.371,
      "lon": -73.414,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
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        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.memry.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "micro-weld-inc-mn",
      "name": "Micro Weld, Inc.",
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        "laser-welding"
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        "titanium"
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      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
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      "lon": -93.46,
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      "source_url": "https://www.microweldinc.com/",
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "id": "microgroup-ma",
      "name": "Microgroup",
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        "SS"
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      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.141,
      "lon": -71.397,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.microgroup.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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      "id": "microlumen-fl",
      "name": "MicroLumen",
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        "braiding-coiling"
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        "polyimide",
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        "Pebax"
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      "city": "Oldsmar",
      "state": "FL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 28.034,
      "lon": -82.665,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.microlumen.com/",
      "notes": "Website not fetched directly; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "microspec-corporation-nh",
      "name": "Microspec Corporation",
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      "city": "Peterborough",
      "state": "NH",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.878,
      "lon": -71.952,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.microspecorporation.com/technical-support/request-form/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.microspecorporation.com/",
      "notes": "City not on homepage; from general knowledge.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "midwest-interventional-systems-mis-mn",
      "name": "Midwest Interventional Systems (MIS)",
      "website": "https://www.midwestint.com/",
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        "catheter-prototyping",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "stock-components"
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      "capabilities": "Catheter contract design and development, thin-wall/multi-lumen extrusion, off-the-shelf prototype components",
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        "PTFE"
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      "city": "Maple Grove",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.072,
      "lon": -93.456,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.midwestint.com/catheter-design-services",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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      },
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
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      "name": "Nanotech Precision",
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      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
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      },
      "source_url": "https://nanotechmn.com/femtosecond-laser-tube-cutting/",
      "notes": "Site says Minnesota; exact city not verified.",
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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        "site_check": "ok",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
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      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
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      },
      "source_url": "https://neelectropolishing.com/electropolishing-medical-devices/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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      "id": "new-jersey-precision-technologies-nj",
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        "rfq_url": "https://www.njpt.com"
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      "source_url": "https://www.njpt.com/medical-device-manufacturing/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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        "site_check": "ok",
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      "id": "nextern-mn",
      "name": "Nextern",
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        "phone": null,
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      },
      "source_url": "https://nextern.com/local/catheter-design-solutions-minnesota/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
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        "rfq_url": null
      },
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      "notes": "Multiple sites incl. Utah; city approximate. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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    {
      "id": "norman-noble-oh",
      "name": "Norman Noble",
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        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "nitinol-shape-setting"
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      },
      "source_url": "https://www.nnoble.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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    {
      "id": "nortech-systems-mn",
      "name": "Nortech Systems",
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      "lead_days": null,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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      "notes": "Production-oriented. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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        "stainless steel"
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      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "site_check": "failed",
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    {
      "id": "novelcath-ca",
      "name": "NovelCath",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://novelcath.com/",
      "notes": "Details thin; verify location.",
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        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
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    {
      "id": "npx-medical-nextern-mn",
      "name": "NPX Medical (Nextern)",
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        "laser-cutting-flat"
      ],
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      "country": "US",
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        "site_check": "ok",
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    {
      "id": "omnetics-connector-mn",
      "name": "Omnetics Connector",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.omnetics.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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        "site_check": "ok",
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      "id": "optek-systems-humanetics-mi",
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        "laser-tube-cutting"
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
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      "id": "osh-cut-ut",
      "name": "OSH Cut",
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        "online-network",
        "laser-cutting-flat",
        "sheet-metal"
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        "stainless steel"
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      "country": "US",
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      "lon": -111.72,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.oshcut.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.oshcut.com/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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      "id": "osh-park-or",
      "name": "OSH Park",
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        "flex-circuits"
      ],
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      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.515,
      "lon": -122.678,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://oshpark.com",
      "notes": "Ideal for early bench prototypes; not medical-specific. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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      "id": "owens-industries-wi",
      "name": "Owens Industries",
      "website": "https://www.owensind.com",
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        "micro-machining",
        "edm"
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      "state": "WI",
      "country": "US",
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      "lon": -87.86,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.owensind.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.owensind.com/MachineShop/Texas",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "paragon-medical-in",
      "name": "Paragon Medical",
      "website": "https://www.paragonmedical.com",
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        "electropolish-passivation",
        "swiss-machining"
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        "titanium"
      ],
      "city": "Pierceton",
      "state": "IN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.2,
      "lon": -85.71,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.paragonmedical.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.paragonmedical.com/capabilities/passivation-electropolishing/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    },
    {
      "id": "pathway-medtech-mn",
      "name": "Pathway Medtech",
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      "city": "Minneapolis",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.978,
      "lon": -93.265,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://pathwaymedtech.com/eo-small-batch-sterilization/",
      "notes": "City unverified. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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      }
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        "flex-circuits"
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        "polyimide"
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      "city": "Santa Ana",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.745,
      "lon": -117.868,
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.pioneercircuits.com",
      "notes": "SoCal. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "poba-medical-az",
      "name": "Poba Medical",
      "website": "https://www.pobamedical.com/",
      "categories": [
        "balloons",
        "catheter-prototyping"
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      "materials": [
        "nylon",
        "PET",
        "Pebax",
        "PU"
      ],
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      "state": "AZ",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 35.198,
      "lon": -111.651,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.pobamedical.com/capabilities",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "id": "polyzen-nc",
      "name": "Polyzen",
      "website": "https://www.polyzen.com/",
      "categories": [
        "balloons",
        "catheter-prototyping"
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      "capabilities": "Thin-film and dip-molded balloons and sleeves; development to production",
      "materials": [
        "PU",
        "TPU"
      ],
      "city": "Apex",
      "state": "NC",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 35.733,
      "lon": -78.85,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.polyzen.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel"
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      "city": "Portland",
      "state": "OR",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.52,
      "lon": -122.68,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.ppmfg.com"
      },
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "prevailing-medical-mn",
      "name": "Prevailing Medical",
      "website": "https://www.prevailingmedical.com/",
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        "tubing-extrusion",
        "catheter-prototyping"
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      "capabilities": "Quick-turn precision medical tubing extrusion, concept-to-prototype",
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      "city": "Minneapolis",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.978,
      "lon": -93.265,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.prevailingmedical.com/news/medical-tubing-manufacturing",
      "notes": "Site says Minnesota Medical Alley; city approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "pro-tech-design-ut",
      "name": "PRO-TECH Design",
      "website": "https://protechdesign.com",
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        "sterilization-small-batch",
        "cleanroom-assembly"
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        "EtO"
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      "city": "Salt Lake City",
      "state": "UT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.761,
      "lon": -111.891,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://protechdesign.com/medical-device-sterilization/",
      "notes": "City unverified - placeholder; verify. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "procut-cnc-mn",
      "name": "Procut-CNC",
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        "cnc-machining",
        "swiss-machining"
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      "capabilities": "5-axis, Swiss and lathe machining to 0.0002in.",
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        "stainless steel",
        "titanium"
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      "city": "Ramsey",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.26,
      "lon": -93.45,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.procut-cnc.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.procut-cnc.com/pages/medical-parts-manufacturing",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    },
    {
      "id": "proplate-mn",
      "name": "ProPlate",
      "website": "https://www.proplate.com/",
      "categories": [
        "marker-bands"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Precious-metal electroplating for radiopacity on catheter components",
      "materials": [
        "Au",
        "Pt"
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      "city": "Anoka",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.198,
      "lon": -93.387,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.proplate.com/catheter-performance-innovations/",
      "notes": "",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "proterial-hitachi-medical-extrusions-mn",
      "name": "Proterial (Hitachi) Medical Extrusions",
      "website": "https://usa.proterial.com/medical-solutions/medical-extrusions/",
      "categories": [
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "braiding-coiling"
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      "capabilities": "Bump, balloon, multi-lumen tubing and braided shafts; in-house tooling and rapid prototyping",
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        "nylon",
        "PE"
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      "city": "Fridley",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.086,
      "lon": -93.263,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://usa.proterial.com/medical-solutions/medical-extrusions/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "proto-lase-mn",
      "name": "Proto Lase",
      "website": "https://www.protolase.com",
      "categories": [
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "laser-welding",
        "laser-cutting-flat"
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      "capabilities": "Laser micro-manufacturing: nitinol/SS tube cutting, electrodes, pull-wire assemblies.",
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        "nitinol",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Minneapolis",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.98,
      "lon": -93.27,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.protolase.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.protolase.com/services/tube-cutting",
      "notes": "",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "protocam-pa",
      "name": "ProtoCAM",
      "website": "https://www.protocam.com",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "urethane-casting"
      ],
      "capabilities": "SLA, SLS, urethane casting.",
      "materials": [
        "resins"
      ],
      "city": "Allentown",
      "state": "PA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.608,
      "lon": -75.49,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.protocam.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "protolabs-mn",
      "name": "Protolabs",
      "website": "https://www.protolabs.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "silicone-molding",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal",
        "laser-cutting-flat"
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      "capabilities": "Digital quick-turn injection molding (incl. LSR), CNC, sheet metal, SLA/SLS/MJF/DMLS with automated DFM quoting.",
      "materials": [
        "ABS",
        "PC",
        "PEEK",
        "LSR",
        "PA12",
        "316L",
        "Ti64",
        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Maple Plain",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.007,
      "lon": -93.656,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.protolabs.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.protolabs.com",
      "notes": "Online network, HQ Maple Plain MN; multiple US plants. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "protomatic-mi",
      "name": "Protomatic",
      "website": "https://www.protomatic.com",
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        "cnc-machining"
      ],
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        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "aluminum"
      ],
      "city": "Dexter",
      "state": "MI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.34,
      "lon": -83.89,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.protomatic.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.protomatic.com/cnc-machining-of-medical-devices-needs-2-levels-of-iso-compliance",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "putnam-plastics-ct",
      "name": "Putnam Plastics",
      "website": "https://www.putnamplastics.com/",
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        "mandrels",
        "tubing-extrusion"
      ],
      "capabilities": "PTFE-coated mandrels/wire 0.010-0.500in, medical extrusion",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "silver-plated copper",
        "PTFE"
      ],
      "city": "Dayville",
      "state": "CT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.848,
      "lon": -71.887,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.putnamplastics.com/technologies/ptfe-coated-mandrels-wires/",
      "notes": "Nordson company.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "qosina-ny",
      "name": "Qosina",
      "website": "https://www.qosina.com/",
      "categories": [
        "stock-components"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Stock OEM components (luers, hubs, valves, tubing) with samples",
      "materials": [
        "various"
      ],
      "city": "Ronkonkoma",
      "state": "NY",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.815,
      "lon": -73.112,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.qosina.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify. Mostly fluid-path parts, not shaft components.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "quickparts-ga",
      "name": "Quickparts",
      "website": "https://quickparts.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "urethane-casting",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "SLA, SLS, DMLS, urethane casting and molding with online quoting.",
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        "nylon",
        "metals"
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      "city": "Atlanta",
      "state": "GA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.749,
      "lon": -84.388,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://quickparts.com",
      "notes": "Southeast. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
      "id": "r-d-engineering-mn",
      "name": "R&D Engineering",
      "website": "https://randde.com/",
      "categories": [
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      "materials": [
        "n/a"
      ],
      "city": "Minneapolis",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.978,
      "lon": -93.265,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://randde.com/applications/",
      "notes": "EQUIPMENT VENDOR (machines, not parts). City approximate.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "rapid-prototype-manufacturing-rp-m-oh",
      "name": "Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing (rp+m)",
      "website": "https://www.rpplusm.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical-focused polymer and metal AM.",
      "materials": [
        "Ti64",
        "nylon"
      ],
      "city": "Avon Lake",
      "state": "OH",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.505,
      "lon": -82.028,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.rpplusm.com",
      "notes": "Midwest. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "recathco-pa",
      "name": "ReCathCo",
      "website": "http://www.recathco.com/",
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        "catheter-prototyping",
        "reflow-bonding-tipping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Contract and private-label catheter fabrication",
      "materials": [
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Allison Park",
      "state": "PA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.559,
      "lon": -79.958,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "http://www.recathco.com/cath-fab.php",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "resonetics-nh",
      "name": "Resonetics",
      "website": "https://resonetics.com/",
      "categories": [
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        "nitinol-shape-setting",
        "hypotubes",
        "marker-bands",
        "laser-welding",
        "electropolish-passivation",
        "micro-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Fiber/femto laser tube cutting, nitinol processing, micro-machining",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "Ti",
        "polymers",
        "stainless steel",
        "cobalt chrome"
      ],
      "city": "Nashua",
      "state": "NH",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.765,
      "lon": -71.468,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://resonetics.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://resonetics.com/services-capabilities/capabilities-products/laser-processing/cutting/",
      "notes": "Reportedly absorbed ex-Johnson Matthey medical components (Pt/Ir marker bands, nitinol); verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "revpart-ma",
      "name": "RevPart",
      "website": "https://revpart.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "urethane-casting",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
      ],
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        "plastics",
        "urethanes"
      ],
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      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.36,
      "lon": -71.058,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://revpart.com",
      "notes": "HQ city uncertain. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "rivcut-ca",
      "name": "RivCut",
      "website": "https://www.rivcut.com",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining",
        "swiss-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "CNC/Swiss medical prototypes 1-50 pcs with certs/CMM reports; 5-7 business days typical.",
      "materials": [
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "PEEK"
      ],
      "city": "Santa Ana",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.75,
      "lon": -117.87,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": [
        5,
        7
      ],
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.rivcut.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.rivcut.com/cnc-machining/boston/medical/",
      "notes": "Publishes many SEO city landing pages (Boston, Houston, SLC, etc.); physical shop location unclear - verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "salt-medical-ut",
      "name": "Salt Medical",
      "website": "https://www.saltmedtec.com/",
      "categories": [
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical device contract design and manufacturing",
      "materials": [
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Salt Lake City",
      "state": "UT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.761,
      "lon": -111.891,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.saltmedtec.com/services/contract-manufacturing/",
      "notes": "City inferred; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "saturn-electronics-mi",
      "name": "Saturn Electronics",
      "website": "https://www.saturnelectronics.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Quick-turn PCB fabrication.",
      "materials": [
        "FR4"
      ],
      "city": "Auburn Hills",
      "state": "MI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.688,
      "lon": -83.234,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.saturnelectronics.com",
      "notes": "Midwest. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "screaming-circuits-or",
      "name": "Screaming Circuits",
      "website": "https://www.screamingcircuits.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online quick-turn prototype PCB assembly, consigned or turnkey.",
      "materials": [
        "SMT",
        "through-hole"
      ],
      "city": "Canby",
      "state": "OR",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.263,
      "lon": -122.692,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.screamingcircuits.com",
      "notes": "Division of Milwaukee Electronics. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "second-source-medical-medeologix-ca",
      "name": "Second Source Medical (Medeologix)",
      "website": "https://www.medeologix.com/ssm-catheter/",
      "categories": [
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "braiding-coiling",
        "reflow-bonding-tipping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Complex catheter prototyping to production",
      "materials": [
        "polymers",
        "SS"
      ],
      "city": "Santa Clara",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.354,
      "lon": -121.955,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.medeologix.com/ssm-catheter/",
      "notes": "Bay Area; city approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sendcutsend-nv",
      "name": "SendCutSend",
      "website": "https://sendcutsend.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "laser-cutting-flat",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Instant-quote laser/waterjet sheet cutting and bending; laser parts ship 1-3 days.",
      "materials": [
        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium"
      ],
      "city": "Reno",
      "state": "NV",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 39.53,
      "lon": -119.81,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": [
        1,
        3
      ],
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://sendcutsend.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://sendcutsend.com/services/sheet-cutting/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "shapeways-il",
      "name": "Shapeways",
      "website": "https://www.shapeways.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online 3D printing (MJF/SLS/SLA).",
      "materials": [
        "PA12",
        "resins"
      ],
      "city": "Chicago",
      "state": "IL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.878,
      "lon": -87.63,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.shapeways.com",
      "notes": "Relaunched after 2024 bankruptcy; verify operating status and US site. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sierra-circuits-protoexpress-ca",
      "name": "Sierra Circuits (ProtoExpress)",
      "website": "https://www.protoexpress.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Quick-turn HDI, rigid-flex and turnkey assembly with online quoting.",
      "materials": [
        "FR4",
        "polyimide",
        "Rogers"
      ],
      "city": "Milpitas",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.428,
      "lon": -121.907,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.protoexpress.com",
      "notes": "Strong for HDI wearables. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sigmund-cohn-ny",
      "name": "Sigmund Cohn",
      "website": "https://www.sigmundcohn.com/",
      "categories": [
        "marker-bands",
        "guidewires"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Precious and special-alloy fine wire, radiopaque components",
      "materials": [
        "Pt",
        "Pt/Ir",
        "Au",
        "Pd"
      ],
      "city": "Mount Vernon",
      "state": "NY",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.913,
      "lon": -73.837,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.sigmundcohn.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "simtec-silicone-parts-fl",
      "name": "SIMTEC Silicone Parts",
      "website": "https://www.simtec-silicone.com",
      "categories": [
        "silicone-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "LSR molding incl. prototype tooling.",
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        "LSR"
      ],
      "city": "Miramar",
      "state": "FL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 25.987,
      "lon": -80.232,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.simtec-silicone.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sintavia-fl",
      "name": "Sintavia",
      "website": "https://www.sintavia.com",
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        "3d-printing-metal"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "Ti64",
        "Inconel"
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      "city": "Hollywood",
      "state": "FL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 26.011,
      "lon": -80.149,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.sintavia.com",
      "notes": "Aerospace focus. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "stanford-advanced-materials-ca",
      "name": "Stanford Advanced Materials",
      "website": "https://www.samaterials.com/",
      "categories": [
        "marker-bands"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Pt/10Ir marker bands",
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        "Pt/Ir"
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      "city": "Lake Forest",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.647,
      "lon": -117.689,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sterigenics-il",
      "name": "Sterigenics",
      "website": "https://sterigenics.com",
      "categories": [
        "sterilization-small-batch"
      ],
      "capabilities": "EO, gamma, e-beam contract sterilization.",
      "materials": [
        "EtO",
        "gamma",
        "e-beam"
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      "city": "Oak Brook",
      "state": "IL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.833,
      "lon": -87.929,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://sterigenics.com",
      "notes": "Production scale. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "steris-ast-oh",
      "name": "STERIS AST",
      "website": "https://www.steris-ast.com",
      "categories": [
        "sterilization-small-batch"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Contract EO, gamma, e-beam, X-ray sterilization network.",
      "materials": [
        "EtO",
        "gamma",
        "e-beam",
        "X-ray"
      ],
      "city": "Mentor",
      "state": "OH",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.666,
      "lon": -81.339,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.steris-ast.com/solutions/contract-sterilization-services/ethylene-oxide",
      "notes": "Many US sites; production scale. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "stratasys-direct-ca",
      "name": "Stratasys Direct",
      "website": "https://www.stratasysdirect.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "urethane-casting",
        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Service bureau: SLA, SLS, MJF, FDM, PolyJet, DMLS, urethane casting.",
      "materials": [
        "PA12",
        "ULTEM",
        "biocompatible resins",
        "Ti64"
      ],
      "city": "Valencia",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 34.442,
      "lon": -118.566,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.stratasysdirect.com",
      "notes": "Multiple US sites incl. Minnesota and Texas. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "summit-cnc-co",
      "name": "Summit CNC",
      "website": "https://summitcnc.com",
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        "cnc-machining"
      ],
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      "materials": [
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        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Denver",
      "state": "CO",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 39.74,
      "lon": -104.99,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485:2016",
        "ITAR"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://summitcnc.com"
      },
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "failed",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sunstone-circuits-or",
      "name": "Sunstone Circuits",
      "website": "https://www.sunstone.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "pcb-fab"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Quick-turn prototype PCB fabrication.",
      "materials": [
        "FR4"
      ],
      "city": "Mulino",
      "state": "OR",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.221,
      "lon": -122.582,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.sunstone.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "surface-solutions-group-il",
      "name": "Surface Solutions Group",
      "website": "https://surfacesolutionsgroup.com/",
      "categories": [
        "mandrels"
      ],
      "capabilities": "PTFE-coated SS and nitinol mandrels",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "PTFE"
      ],
      "city": "Chicago",
      "state": "IL",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.878,
      "lon": -87.63,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://surfacesolutionsgroup.com/ptfe-coated-mandrels/",
      "notes": "",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "swissmeca-ca",
      "name": "Swissmeca",
      "website": "http://www.swissmeca.com",
      "categories": [
        "swiss-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Swiss-style CNC machine shop.",
      "materials": [
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium"
      ],
      "city": "San Diego",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 32.72,
      "lon": -117.16,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "http://www.swissmeca.com"
      },
      "source_url": "http://www.swissmeca.com/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "symmetry-laser-ca",
      "name": "Symmetry Laser",
      "website": "https://www.symmetrylaser.com",
      "categories": [
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "hypotubes",
        "electropolish-passivation"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Laser-cut hypotubes OD .006-1.125in, +/-.0003in; in-house cleaning and passivation (ASTM A967).",
      "materials": [
        "nitinol",
        "stainless steel",
        "cobalt chrome"
      ],
      "city": "Davis",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 38.54,
      "lon": -121.74,
      "certs": [
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      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "(530) 564-8001",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.symmetrylaser.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.symmetrylaser.com/laser-cut-hypotubes",
      "notes": "Acquired ArcRev (arcrev.com redirects here). Welding/EP via partner network.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "name": "Syneo",
      "website": "https://www.syneoco.com/",
      "categories": [
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        "laser-tube-cutting"
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      "lon": -80.053,
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.syneoco.com/lamination-reflow/",
      "notes": "EQUIPMENT VENDOR (machines, not parts). ",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "te-connectivity-medical-mn",
      "name": "TE Connectivity Medical",
      "website": "https://www.te.com/en/industries/medical-technologies.html",
      "categories": [
        "guidewires",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Guidewire assembly and core grinding; catheter components",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Plymouth",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 45.01,
      "lon": -93.456,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.te.com/en/industries/medical-technologies/medical-manufacturing-capabilities/guidewire-assembly.html",
      "notes": "Ex-Creganna; large CM.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "tech-etch-ma",
      "name": "Tech-Etch",
      "website": "https://www.tech-etch.com",
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        "flex-circuits"
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      "materials": [
        "polyimide",
        "metals"
      ],
      "city": "Plymouth",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.958,
      "lon": -70.667,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.tech-etch.com",
      "notes": " City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "tekni-plex-healthcare-pa",
      "name": "Tekni-Plex Healthcare",
      "website": "https://www.tekni-plex.com/",
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        "tubing-extrusion"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical tubing (ex-Natvar), multi-lumen and coextrusion",
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        "PVC",
        "TPE",
        "PE"
      ],
      "city": "Wayne",
      "state": "PA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.044,
      "lon": -75.388,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.tekni-plex.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "teleflex-medical-oem-wi",
      "name": "Teleflex Medical OEM",
      "website": "https://www.teleflexmedicaloem.com/",
      "categories": [
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "braiding-coiling",
        "balloons",
        "heat-shrink"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Extrusion, braided/coiled shafts, balloons, full catheter design and CM",
      "materials": [
        "Pebax",
        "nylon",
        "PU",
        "PTFE",
        "polyimide"
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      "city": "Kenosha",
      "state": "WI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.585,
      "lon": -87.821,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.teleflexmedicaloem.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify. Multiple US sites (e.g. Jaffrey NH).",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "trace-a-matic-tx",
      "name": "Trace-A-Matic",
      "website": "https://www.traceamatic.com",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining",
        "swiss-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "High-precision medical component CNC machining.",
      "materials": [
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium"
      ],
      "city": "Houston",
      "state": "TX",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 29.86,
      "lon": -95.53,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.traceamatic.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.traceamatic.com/precision-machining/medical-machine-shop/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "trelleborg-healthcare-medical-ma",
      "name": "Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical",
      "website": "https://www.trelleborg.com/",
      "categories": [
        "silicone-molding",
        "cleanroom-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "LSR molding and design for medical; Northborough MA facility.",
      "materials": [
        "LSR",
        "HCR silicone"
      ],
      "city": "Northborough",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.32,
      "lon": -71.641,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.trelleborg.com/en/healthcare-and-medical",
      "notes": "Production-oriented. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "ulbrich-stainless-steels-special-metals-ct",
      "name": "Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals",
      "website": "https://www.ulbrich.com/",
      "categories": [
        "nitinol-shape-setting",
        "hypotubes"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Superelastic/shape-memory nitinol wire, tube and sheet",
      "materials": [
        "nitinol",
        "SS"
      ],
      "city": "North Haven",
      "state": "CT",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 41.391,
      "lon": -72.86,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.ulbrich.com/",
      "notes": "Material supplier (wire/strip), not a shape-setting service.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "vaupell-mi",
      "name": "Vaupell",
      "website": "https://www.vaupell.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Additive manufacturing and rapid tooling.",
      "materials": [
        "nylon",
        "metals"
      ],
      "city": "Grand Rapids",
      "state": "MI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.963,
      "lon": -85.668,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.vaupell.com",
      "notes": "Multiple sites; city approximate. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "viant-medical-ma",
      "name": "Viant Medical",
      "website": "https://www.viantmedical.com",
      "categories": [
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "cleanroom-assembly",
        "silicone-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical CDMO with prototype services.",
      "materials": [
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Foxborough",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.065,
      "lon": -71.248,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": false,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.viantmedical.com",
      "notes": "Production-oriented. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "viant-medical-fremont-design-development-center-",
      "name": "Viant Medical - Fremont Design & Development Center",
      "website": "https://viantmedical.com/company/locations/fremont-design-dev-center/",
      "categories": [
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Rapid complex extrusion prototypes, automated assembly, test lab",
      "materials": [
        "polymers"
      ],
      "city": "Fremont",
      "state": "CA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 37.548,
      "lon": -121.989,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://viantmedical.com/company/locations/fremont-design-dev-center/",
      "notes": "",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "vita-needle-ma",
      "name": "Vita Needle",
      "website": "https://www.vitaneedle.com/",
      "categories": [
        "hypotubes"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Hypodermic tubing, custom needles, short runs",
      "materials": [
        "SS"
      ],
      "city": "Needham",
      "state": "MA",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.281,
      "lon": -71.233,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.vitaneedle.com/",
      "notes": "City from general knowledge; verify.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "vitalpath-mn",
      "name": "VitalPath",
      "website": "https://vitalpath.com/",
      "categories": [
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "hypotubes"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Laser-cut hypotubes and prototype catheter manufacturing",
      "materials": [
        "SS",
        "nitinol",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Minneapolis",
      "state": "MN",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 44.978,
      "lon": -93.265,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://vitalpath.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://vitalpath.com/prototype-catheter-manufacturer/",
      "notes": "City approximate.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "wytech-industries-nj",
      "name": "Wytech Industries",
      "website": "https://wytech.com",
      "categories": [
        "centerless-grinding",
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "hypotubes"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Centerless grinding of SS/nitinol wire and tube for guidewires, core wires, catheter mandrels; laser processing.",
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        "nitinol",
        "stainless steel"
      ],
      "city": "Rahway",
      "state": "NJ",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 40.61,
      "lon": -74.28,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://wytech.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://wytech.com/technologies/precision-grinding/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "xact-wire-edm-wi",
      "name": "XACT Wire EDM",
      "website": "https://www.xactedm.com",
      "categories": [
        "edm"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Wire EDM for medical parts; Waukesha WI and Cary IL shops.",
      "materials": [
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "Waukesha",
      "state": "WI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 43.01,
      "lon": -88.23,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.xactedm.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.xactedm.com/industries/wire-edm-medical-manufacturing/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "xcentric-mold-engineering-mi",
      "name": "Xcentric Mold & Engineering",
      "website": "https://www.xcentricmold.com",
      "categories": [
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Rapid injection molding and prototyping.",
      "materials": [
        "thermoplastics"
      ],
      "city": "Clinton Township",
      "state": "MI",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 42.587,
      "lon": -82.92,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.xcentricmold.com",
      "notes": "Midwest. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "xometry-md",
      "name": "Xometry",
      "website": "https://www.xometry.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "cnc-machining",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "urethane-casting",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Manufacturing marketplace with instant quoting across CNC, AM, molding, urethane casting, sheet metal.",
      "materials": [
        "plastics",
        "metals",
        "urethanes"
      ],
      "city": "Gaithersburg",
      "state": "MD",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 39.143,
      "lon": -77.201,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.xometry.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.xometry.com",
      "notes": "Marketplace; parts made by partner shops in its network. City from general knowledge; certs not verified on site, left empty.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "xometry-md-x",
      "name": "Xometry",
      "website": "https://www.xometry.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network",
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal",
        "laser-cutting-flat"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Instant-quote network: CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing; ISO 13485 claimed.",
      "materials": [
        "aluminum",
        "stainless steel",
        "titanium",
        "PEEK"
      ],
      "city": "North Bethesda",
      "state": "MD",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 39.05,
      "lon": -77.12,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.xometry.com"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.xometry.com/medical-parts/",
      "notes": "City/state from general knowledge, not verified on site.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "zeus-company-sc",
      "name": "Zeus Company",
      "website": "https://www.zeusinc.com/",
      "categories": [
        "heat-shrink",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "PTFE liners, FEP/peelable heat shrink, CathX catheter contract manufacturing",
      "materials": [
        "PTFE",
        "FEP",
        "PEEK"
      ],
      "city": "Orangeburg",
      "state": "SC",
      "country": "US",
      "lat": 33.492,
      "lon": -80.855,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.zeusinc.com/catheter-solutions/why-us/",
      "notes": "100+ liner/shrink SKUs on Chamfr.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "failed",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "3erp-cn",
      "name": "3ERP",
      "website": "https://www.3erp.com",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "urethane-casting",
        "sheet-metal",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing",
      "materials": [
        "aluminum",
        "stainless",
        "engineering plastics"
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      "city": "Zhongshan",
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      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.52,
      "lon": 113.39,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "projects@3erp.com",
        "phone": "+86 760 8841 1100",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.3erp.com/request-a-quote/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.3erp.com",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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        "balloons",
        "tubing-extrusion"
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        "nitinol",
        "polymers"
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      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 31.23,
      "lon": 121.47,
      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.accupathmed.com/contact-us/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.accupathmed.com/laser-cut-nitinol-stent/",
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    },
    {
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      "name": "ACHB",
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        "cnc-machining"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "stainless",
        "titanium",
        "aluminum"
      ],
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      "state": null,
      "country": "TW",
      "lat": 22.99,
      "lon": 120.21,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.achb-tw.com/contact"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.achb-tw.com/services/manufacturing/cnc-machining-capabilities",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
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      "website": "https://www.admedes.com",
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        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "nitinol-shape-setting"
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      "materials": [
        "nitinol"
      ],
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      "state": null,
      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 48.89,
      "lon": 8.7,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.admedes.com/en/contact/admedes-inc-usa"
      },
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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    {
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      "name": "AISLER",
      "website": "https://aisler.net",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Low-cost EU-made prototype PCBs and stencils",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4"
      ],
      "city": "Aachen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 50.78,
      "lon": 6.08,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": "support@aisler.net",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://aisler.net",
      "notes": "Imprint lists Aachen (DE) and Lemiers (NL). EU: low US duty; air 2-5 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
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      "name": "Applied Biotech",
      "website": "http://appliedbiotech.cn/en",
      "categories": [
        "balloons",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Balloon and catheter development: structural heart, RX/OTW, ablation balloons",
      "materials": [
        "nylon",
        "Pebax",
        "PET"
      ],
      "city": "Suzhou",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 31.3,
      "lon": 120.59,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "(86) 185 0161 2041",
        "rfq_url": "http://appliedbiotech.cn/en/contact"
      },
      "source_url": "http://appliedbiotech.cn/en/capabilities?id=2",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 applies; air 4-7 days; NDA recommended.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "aran-biomedical-ie",
      "name": "Aran Biomedical",
      "website": "https://www.aranbiomedical.com",
      "categories": [
        "braiding-coiling",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical textiles, braided/knitted implant coverings",
      "materials": [
        "PET",
        "UHMWPE"
      ],
      "city": "Spiddal, Galway",
      "state": null,
      "country": "IE",
      "lat": 53.24,
      "lon": -9.3,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.aranbiomedical.com/contact/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.aranbiomedical.com",
      "notes": "Ireland: EU; low US duty on most components; air 2-4 days; strong IP law.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "beta-layout-pcb-pool-de",
      "name": "Beta LAYOUT (PCB-POOL)",
      "website": "https://us.beta-layout.com/pcb/",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Pooled prototype PCBs and assembly",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4",
        "polyimide"
      ],
      "city": "Aarbergen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 50.25,
      "lon": 8.07,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.pcb-pool.com",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "bittele-electronics-7pcb-ca",
      "name": "Bittele Electronics (7PCB)",
      "website": "https://www.7pcb.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-assembly",
        "pcb-fab"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Turnkey PCB assembly prototypes",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4"
      ],
      "city": "Toronto",
      "state": "Ontario",
      "country": "CA",
      "lat": 43.65,
      "lon": -79.38,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@7pcb.com",
        "phone": "1 416 800 7540",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.7pcb.com/contact"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.7pcb.com",
      "notes": "Canada: USMCA duty-free; ground 1-4 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "blt-bright-laser-technologies-cn",
      "name": "BLT (Bright Laser Technologies)",
      "website": "https://www.xa-blt.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Industrial metal LPBF printing incl. titanium medical parts",
      "materials": [
        "Ti6Al4V",
        "CoCr",
        "316L"
      ],
      "city": "Xi'an",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 34.34,
      "lon": 108.94,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": "international@xa-blt.com",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.xa-blt.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts. Large industrial supplier; prototype service by inquiry.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "candor-industries-ca",
      "name": "Candor Industries",
      "website": "https://www.candorind.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "flex-circuits"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Quick-turn PCB and flex",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4",
        "polyimide"
      ],
      "city": "Toronto",
      "state": "Ontario",
      "country": "CA",
      "lat": 43.65,
      "lon": -79.38,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@candorind.com",
        "phone": "4167366306",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.candorind.com/about-us/contact-us/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.candorind.com",
      "notes": "Canada: USMCA duty-free; ground 1-4 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "cathx-medical-cr",
      "name": "CathX Medical",
      "website": "https://www.zeusinc.com/catheter-solutions/",
      "categories": [
        "catheter-prototyping",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "braiding-coiling"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Prototype-to-volume catheter development",
      "materials": [
        "PTFE",
        "Pebax",
        "nylon"
      ],
      "city": "San Jose area",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CR",
      "lat": 9.93,
      "lon": -84.08,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.zeusinc.com/contact-us/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://scbiz.com/zeus-cathx-medical-costa-rica/",
      "notes": "Zeus catheter brand; cathxmedical.com redirects to Zeus catheter-solutions page. Exact CR city not published; San Jose area centroid. CAFTA-DR duty-free; air 1-3 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "failed",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "cicor-ch",
      "name": "Cicor",
      "website": "https://www.cicor.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "flex-circuits",
        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Thin-film, flex and PCBA for medtech",
      "materials": [
        "polyimide",
        "ceramic"
      ],
      "city": "Bronschhofen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CH",
      "lat": 47.48,
      "lon": 9.04,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.cicor.com/en/contact/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.cicor.com",
      "notes": "Switzerland: low US duty; air 2-5 days; premium precision.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "cnc-alfa-pl",
      "name": "CNC ALFA",
      "website": "https://www.cncalfa.pl/en/",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "CNC milling and turning, prototypes to series",
      "materials": [
        "steel",
        "aluminum",
        "plastics"
      ],
      "city": "Radom",
      "state": null,
      "country": "PL",
      "lat": 51.4,
      "lon": 21.15,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 9001"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "kontakt@cncalfa.pl",
        "phone": "+48 668 816 397",
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.cncalfa.pl/en/",
      "notes": "Poland: EU; low US duty; truck/air 3-6 days; not medical-certified.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "coastline-international-mx",
      "name": "Coastline International",
      "website": "https://www.coastlineintl.com",
      "categories": [
        "cable-harness",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Shelter/contract manufacturing and precision assembly",
      "materials": [
        "various"
      ],
      "city": "Tijuana",
      "state": "Baja California",
      "country": "MX",
      "lat": 32.51,
      "lon": -117.04,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": "info@coastlineintl.com",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.coastlineintl.com/contact/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.coastlineintl.com/medical/",
      "notes": "Mexico: USMCA duty-free if origin rules met; truck to San Diego 1-3 days. Shelter model; suits pilot production over one-offs.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "creatz3d-sg",
      "name": "Creatz3D",
      "website": "https://www.creatz3d.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-polymer"
      ],
      "capabilities": "3D printing services and systems",
      "materials": [
        "resins",
        "nylon"
      ],
      "city": "Singapore",
      "state": null,
      "country": "SG",
      "lat": 1.35,
      "lon": 103.82,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.creatz3d.com",
      "notes": "Singapore: US FTA; air 3-6 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "escatec-my",
      "name": "ESCATEC",
      "website": "https://www.escatec.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-assembly",
        "cnc-machining",
        "rapid-injection-molding"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Medical device EMS, box build, machining, molding",
      "materials": [
        "electronics",
        "plastics"
      ],
      "city": "Penang",
      "state": null,
      "country": "MY",
      "lat": 5.3,
      "lon": 100.27,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.escatec.com/contact-electronics-manufacturing-service"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.escatec.com/medical-device-manufacturing",
      "notes": "Malaysia: air 3-6 days; established Penang medtech cluster; check current US reciprocal tariffs.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "eurocircuits-be",
      "name": "Eurocircuits",
      "website": "https://www.eurocircuits.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online prototype PCB and assembly",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4"
      ],
      "city": "Mechelen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "BE",
      "lat": 51.03,
      "lon": 4.48,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.eurocircuits.com/contact/sales-customer-support/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.eurocircuits.com",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "euroflex-de",
      "name": "Euroflex",
      "website": "https://www.euroflex.de",
      "categories": [
        "hypotubes",
        "nitinol-shape-setting",
        "laser-tube-cutting"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Nitinol tubing/wire and components",
      "materials": [
        "nitinol"
      ],
      "city": "Pforzheim",
      "state": null,
      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 48.89,
      "lon": 8.7,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "+497231208210",
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.euroflex.de",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "firstmold-cn",
      "name": "Firstmold",
      "website": "https://firstmold.com",
      "categories": [
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "cnc-machining",
        "urethane-casting"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Mold making, injection molding, CNC prototypes",
      "materials": [
        "PC",
        "PP",
        "ABS",
        "aluminum"
      ],
      "city": "Shenzhen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
      "lon": 114.06,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://firstmold.com/quote-generator"
      },
      "source_url": "https://firstmold.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "fractory-ee",
      "name": "Fractory",
      "website": "https://fractory.com",
      "categories": [
        "laser-cutting-flat",
        "sheet-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "online-network"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online platform for laser cutting, bending, CNC via partner shops",
      "materials": [
        "steel",
        "stainless",
        "aluminum"
      ],
      "city": "Tallinn",
      "state": null,
      "country": "EE",
      "lat": 59.44,
      "lon": 24.75,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "info.uk@fractory.com",
        "phone": "+443308221111",
        "rfq_url": "https://app.fractory.com/quotes/new?lng=en"
      },
      "source_url": "https://fractory.com",
      "notes": "Estonia/UK network; supplier country varies.",
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        "laser-welding",
        "silicone-molding"
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        "ISO 45001"
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        "phone": null,
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        "pcb-assembly"
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "haolu-tech-cn",
      "name": "Haolu Tech",
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        "hypotubes",
        "laser-tube-cutting",
        "nitinol-shape-setting"
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      "country": "CN",
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      "cost_tier": 1,
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        "phone": "+86-13584115041",
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      },
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        "status": "public-listing",
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    },
    {
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        "hypotubes",
        "braiding-coiling",
        "laser-welding"
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        "stainless",
        "nitinol"
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      "certs": [],
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        "phone": null,
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hlh-prototypes-cn",
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        "cnc-machining",
        "urethane-casting",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
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        "aluminum",
        "ABS",
        "PC",
        "silicone",
        "PU"
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      "city": "Shenzhen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
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      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "freequote@HLHPrototypes.com",
        "phone": "+86 755 8256 9129",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.hlhprototypes.com/contact/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.hlhprototypes.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hoop-medical-ie",
      "name": "Hoop Medical",
      "website": "https://www.hoopmedical.com",
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        "balloons",
        "catheter-prototyping"
      ],
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        "nylon",
        "Pebax",
        "PET"
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      "country": "IE",
      "lat": 52.34,
      "lon": -6.46,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
      ],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@hoopmedical.com",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.hoopmedical.com/contact"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.hoopmedical.com",
      "notes": "Ireland: EU; air 2-4 days.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "hubs-protolabs-network-nl",
      "name": "Hubs (Protolabs Network)",
      "website": "https://www.hubs.com",
      "categories": [
        "online-network"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Netherlands-based marketplace routing to Asian/EU partner shops",
      "materials": [
        "various"
      ],
      "city": "Amsterdam",
      "state": null,
      "country": "NL",
      "lat": 52.37,
      "lon": 4.9,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.hubs.com/contact/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.hubs.com",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "imaginarium-in",
      "name": "Imaginarium",
      "website": "https://www.imaginarium.io",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "urethane-casting"
      ],
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      "materials": [
        "resin",
        "nylon",
        "metal"
      ],
      "city": "Mumbai",
      "state": null,
      "country": "IN",
      "lat": 19.08,
      "lon": 72.88,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.imaginarium.io/Contact"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.imaginarium.io",
      "notes": "India: no Section 301; air 5-10 days; confirm export paperwork.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "jintat-industrial-tw",
      "name": "Jintat Industrial",
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        "cnc-machining"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Precision CNC turning/milling and prototypes",
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        "aluminum",
        "stainless",
        "steel"
      ],
      "city": "Changhua",
      "state": null,
      "country": "TW",
      "lat": 24.08,
      "lon": 120.54,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
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      "source_url": "https://www.jintat.com/en",
      "notes": "Taiwan: no Section 301; air 3-6 days; strong IP norms.",
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        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "id": "jlc3dp-jlcpcb-3d-printing-cnc-cn",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal"
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      "capabilities": "SLA/MJF/SLS/SLM printing, CNC, sheet metal with instant quote",
      "materials": [
        "resin",
        "PA12",
        "316L",
        "Ti6Al4V",
        "aluminum"
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      "city": "Shenzhen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
      "lon": 114.06,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
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        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote"
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      "source_url": "https://jlc3dp.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "jlcpcb-cn",
      "name": "JLCPCB",
      "website": "https://jlcpcb.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits"
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      "capabilities": "Low-cost 1-32 layer PCBs, flex/rigid-flex, SMT assembly with in-house parts library, stencils",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4",
        "aluminum",
        "polyimide",
        "Rogers"
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      "city": "Shenzhen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
      "lon": 114.06,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://cart.jlcpcb.com/quote"
      },
      "source_url": "https://jlcpcb.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts. Prototype quantities from 5 pcs; online instant quote.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "laserboost-es",
      "name": "LaserBoost",
      "website": "https://www.laserboost.com",
      "categories": [
        "laser-cutting-flat",
        "sheet-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Online laser cutting and bending with instant quote",
      "materials": [
        "steel",
        "stainless",
        "aluminum"
      ],
      "city": "Manresa",
      "state": null,
      "country": "ES",
      "lat": 41.73,
      "lon": 1.83,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": "info@laserboost.com",
        "phone": "+34671136711",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.laserboost.com/contact-us/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.laserboost.com",
      "notes": "Spain: EU; air/road 3-7 days to US.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "lion-circuits-in",
      "name": "Lion Circuits",
      "website": "https://www.lioncircuits.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly"
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      "capabilities": "Online PCB fab/assembly with instant quote",
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        "FR-4"
      ],
      "city": "Bengaluru",
      "state": null,
      "country": "IN",
      "lat": 12.97,
      "lon": 77.59,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@lioncircuits.com",
        "phone": "08047112351",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.lioncircuits.com/quote"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.lioncircuits.com",
      "notes": "India: no Section 301; air 5-10 days; confirm export paperwork.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": false,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "materialise-be",
      "name": "Materialise",
      "website": "https://www.materialise.com",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Industrial and medical 3D printing service",
      "materials": [
        "PA12",
        "Ti",
        "resins"
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      "city": "Leuven",
      "state": null,
      "country": "BE",
      "lat": 50.88,
      "lon": 4.7,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.materialise.com/en/contact"
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      "source_url": "https://www.materialise.com",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mecmill-precision-cn",
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      "capabilities": "Prototype CNC with CMM inspection",
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        "aluminum",
        "stainless"
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      "city": "Dongguan",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 23.02,
      "lon": 113.75,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.mecmilling.com/contact/"
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      "listing": {
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal"
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        "titanium"
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      "city": "San Jose area",
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      "country": "CR",
      "lat": 9.93,
      "lon": -84.08,
      "certs": [
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@micro-co.com",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.micro-co.com/contact-us/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.micro-co.com/2021/04/13/micro-expands-full-service-medical-contract-manufacturing-operations-with-new-costa-rica-facility/",
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      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
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        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "ming-cheng-precision-tw",
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        "cnc-machining"
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      "capabilities": "120+ Swiss-type CNC lathes; medical equipment components",
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        "titanium",
        "brass",
        "aluminum"
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      "city": "Changhua",
      "state": null,
      "country": "TW",
      "lat": 24.08,
      "lon": 120.54,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 9001",
        "IATF 16949"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "info@ming-cheng.com.tw",
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        "rfq_url": "https://www.mingcheng-cnc.com/contact-us"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.mingcheng-cnc.com/medical-equipment-components",
      "notes": "Taiwan: no Section 301; air 3-6 days; strong IP norms.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "multi-circuit-boards-de",
      "name": "Multi Circuit Boards",
      "website": "https://www.multi-circuit-boards.eu",
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        "pcb-fab",
        "flex-circuits"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Prototype and small-series PCBs",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4",
        "polyimide"
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      "city": "Brunnthal",
      "state": null,
      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 48.01,
      "lon": 11.68,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "+4981046280",
        "rfq_url": null
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.multi-circuit-boards.eu",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "nextpcb-cn",
      "name": "NextPCB",
      "website": "https://www.nextpcb.com",
      "categories": [
        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits"
      ],
      "capabilities": "Prototype and small-batch PCB and PCBA, HDI",
      "materials": [
        "FR-4",
        "polyimide",
        "Rogers"
      ],
      "city": "Shenzhen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
      "lon": 114.06,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": "support@nextpcb.com",
        "phone": "0086-755-83643663",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.nextpcb.com/pcb-quote"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.nextpcb.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
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        "aluminum"
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      "certs": [],
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      "cost_tier": 1,
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits",
        "cnc-machining",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
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        "polyimide",
        "aluminum",
        "ABS",
        "nylon",
        "stainless"
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      "country": "CN",
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      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
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        "sheet-metal"
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      "capabilities": "CNC milling/turning, wire EDM, laser cutting, bending; single prototypes, quotes in 24 h",
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        "stainless",
        "aluminum"
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      "certs": [
        "ISO 9001",
        "ISO 14001"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@protec.pl",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
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        "status": "public-listing",
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "name": "Protocase",
      "website": "https://www.protocase.com",
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        "sheet-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
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        "steel",
        "stainless"
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      "lon": -60.19,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "+18668493911",
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      "notes": "Canada: USMCA duty-free; ground 1-4 days.",
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        "status": "public-listing",
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal"
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        "aluminum",
        "metals"
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      "certs": [],
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      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://buildit.protolabs.com/?lang=de-DE&getaquote=true"
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      "source_url": "https://www.protolabs.com/de-de/",
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
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    },
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
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        "online-network"
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        "PEEK",
        "ABS",
        "PC"
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      "country": "CN",
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "phone": null,
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      "listing": {
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        "catheter-prototyping"
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        "silicone",
        "PVC"
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      "country": "DE",
      "lat": 50.24,
      "lon": 11.72,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
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        "email": null,
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "name": "RpProto",
      "website": "https://www.rpproto.com",
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        "cnc-machining",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "urethane-casting",
        "rapid-injection-molding",
        "sheet-metal"
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        "aluminum",
        "stainless",
        "ABS",
        "PC"
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      "city": "Xiamen",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
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        "ISO 13485"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": [
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        15
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      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "email": "ryan@rpproto.com",
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
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    {
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "online-network"
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        "resin"
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      "country": "FR",
      "lat": 48.79,
      "lon": 2.36,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.sculpteo.com/en/contact/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.sculpteo.com",
      "notes": "EU: low US duty typical; air 2-5 days; strong IP.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "seeed-studio-fusion-cn",
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        "pcb-fab",
        "pcb-assembly",
        "flex-circuits",
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "cnc-machining"
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      "capabilities": "PCB/PCBA prototyping with Seeed OPL parts; turnkey small-batch",
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        "polyimide"
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      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 22.54,
      "lon": 114.06,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": "+86-0755-86095676",
        "rfq_url": "https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion.html",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
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        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "surmodics-ballinasloe-ie",
      "name": "Surmodics - Ballinasloe",
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        "catheter-prototyping",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "braiding-coiling"
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      "capabilities": "Catheter/balloon CDMO: concept, prototyping, balloon forming (former Creagh Medical)",
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        "Pebax",
        "PET"
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      "city": "Ballinasloe, Galway",
      "state": null,
      "country": "IE",
      "lat": 53.33,
      "lon": -8.22,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.surmodics.com/contact-us"
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      "source_url": "https://www.surmodics.com/cdmo",
      "notes": "Ireland: EU; air 2-4 days.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "tdb-tech-vn",
      "name": "TDB Tech",
      "website": "https://tdbtec.com",
      "categories": [
        "cnc-machining",
        "sheet-metal"
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      "capabilities": "Vietnamese-owned precision components exporter to EU/US",
      "materials": [
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        "steel",
        "stainless"
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      "city": "Hanoi",
      "state": null,
      "country": "VN",
      "lat": 21.03,
      "lon": 105.85,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "sales@tdb.com.vn",
        "phone": "0906474034",
        "rfq_url": "https://tdbtec.com/contact-us/"
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      "source_url": "https://tdbtec.com/cnc-machining-service/",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "id": "te-connectivity-galway-propelus-prototype-center",
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        "braiding-coiling",
        "tubing-extrusion",
        "hypotubes",
        "3d-printing-polymer"
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        "Pebax",
        "nylon",
        "stainless"
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      "state": null,
      "country": "IE",
      "lat": 53.27,
      "lon": -9.05,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 4,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": null
      },
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        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "id": "texchem-polymer-engineering-my",
      "name": "Texchem Polymer Engineering",
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      "city": "Bayan Lepas, Penang",
      "state": null,
      "country": "MY",
      "lat": 5.3,
      "lon": 100.27,
      "certs": [
        "ISO 13485",
        "ISO 14001",
        "ISO 9001"
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      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 3,
      "contact": {
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        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://texchem-pack.com/contact-us/"
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      "source_url": "https://texchem-pack.com/portfolio/medical-device-contract-manufacturing/",
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        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
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      "id": "think3d-in",
      "name": "Think3D",
      "website": "https://think3d.in",
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        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "urethane-casting"
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      "capabilities": "On-demand 3DP, CNC, vacuum casting",
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        "resin",
        "nylon",
        "metals"
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      "state": null,
      "country": "IN",
      "lat": 17.39,
      "lon": 78.49,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": null,
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.think3d.in/contact-us/"
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      "source_url": "https://think3d.in",
      "notes": "India: no Section 301; air 5-10 days; confirm export paperwork.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "unionfab-cn",
      "name": "Unionfab",
      "website": "https://www.unionfab.com",
      "categories": [
        "3d-printing-polymer",
        "3d-printing-metal",
        "cnc-machining",
        "urethane-casting"
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      "capabilities": "Large-capacity industrial 3D printing and CNC",
      "materials": [
        "resin",
        "PA12",
        "Ti",
        "316L"
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      "city": "Shanghai",
      "state": null,
      "country": "CN",
      "lat": 31.23,
      "lon": 121.47,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 1,
      "contact": {
        "email": "hello@unionfab.com",
        "phone": null,
        "rfq_url": "https://www.unionfab.com/contact-us"
      },
      "source_url": "https://www.unionfab.com",
      "notes": "China: Section 301 tariffs apply to many HTS codes; ship DHL/FedEx 3-7 days; do not upload ITAR/EAR-controlled data; use NDA and split-design for IP-sensitive parts.",
      "listing": {
        "status": "public-listing",
        "researched": "2026-09-27",
        "research_verified": true,
        "site_check": "ok",
        "site_checked_at": "2026-10-22",
        "sponsored": false
      }
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      "id": "unison-tek-tw",
      "name": "UNISON TEK",
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        "cnc-machining",
        "swiss-machining"
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      "capabilities": "CNC turned/milled parts incl. medical; quotes in 24 h",
      "materials": [
        "stainless",
        "aluminum",
        "brass"
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      "city": "New Taipei City",
      "state": null,
      "country": "TW",
      "lat": 25.06,
      "lon": 121.49,
      "certs": [],
      "prototype_friendly": true,
      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
      "contact": {
        "email": "harry@unisontek.com.tw",
        "phone": "+886-2-89812067",
        "rfq_url": "https://unisontekco.com/contact/"
      },
      "source_url": "https://unisontekco.com/cnc-machining-services/",
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        "rapid-injection-molding"
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        "phone": null,
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      "source_url": "https://www.wenext.com",
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      "id": "xiamen-neway-rubber-plastic-cn",
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      "certs": [],
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      "lead_days": null,
      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "email": "rebecca@newayco.com",
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        "rfq_url": "https://www.newayrubber.com/contact/"
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      "source_url": "https://www.newayrubber.com",
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      "cost_tier": 2,
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        "phone": null,
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