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Why customised plastic enclosures are the smart choice for medical electronics

Medical electronics require high-performance enclosures, so the temptation is to choose a fully bespoke housing. However, this can be costly. It’s far better to specify a standard housing and have it customised – preferably by the enclosure manufacturer who can carry out all the work in-house, ensuring quality and accountability.

03/11/2025 15:35:04

Customising a standard enclosure offers many advantages: a proven design, significant cost efficiencies (because no new tooling is needed) and faster time to market. Best of all, there is now a wealth of healthcare-centric enclosure models from which to choose, so your off-the-shelf housing won’t look ‘standard’ – especially after customisation.

In recent years, this popular solution has become even smarter, and quality levels are better than ever.

Read the full article in DPA's November 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.