Thank You for Visiting MMBT at MD&M Midwest 2026!
We appreciate all who stopped by during MD&M Midwest
A massive thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #3803 at MD&M Midwest 2026 in Minneapolis! It was fantastic connecting with medical device engineers, operations leaders, and industry professionals from across the country.
Exhibiting in Minneapolis gave our team an incredible opportunity to showcase how MMBT by Metro CAD provides end-to-end, precision manufacturing solutions tailored to the strict demands of medical device development.
Custom Braider Engineering
Need a custom machine for complex catheter development? Our braiders can be built up to 300 carriers and nested with multiple carrier options (such as 16, 32, and 64 carriers) on a single machine to match your exact custom R&D requirements.
Custom Cleanroom Builds
Planning a new clean assembly suite or facility expansion? Get a custom quote for ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 8 hardwall modular cleanrooms tailored to your exact floor plan.
MD&M Midwest 2026 Recap & Equipment Highlights
Visitors to our booth got a hands-on look at our core medical manufacturing equipment and engineering capabilities across fine-wire braiding, cleanroom infrastructure, and benchtop inspection setups.
About Metro CAD & MMBT
Metro CAD, founded in 1989, has been providing Capital Asset Disposition services for corporations throughout the USA and worldwide. We procure assets and excess inventory from various companies. Now we are selling new products under our private label Medical Microtech Braider Technology (MMBT).
MMBT by Metro CAD works with startups to large corporations to source their medical device manufacturing needs. Explore our featured categories below:
High-Precision Braiders
- Horizontal & Vertical Systems
- Configurable up to 300 Carriers
- Nested carriers (16, 32, 64) for R&D
Modular Cleanrooms
- ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 8
- Hardwall & Softwall Systems
- Zero-Downtime Catwalks
Scopes & Optics
- Digital Measuring Microscopes
- XYZ & XY Tool Scopes
- Automatic Edge Detection Optics
Cleanroom Furniture
- Workstations & Benches
- Cleanroom Chairs
- ESD Lab Seating
Medical Catheter Braiders (Configurable Up to 300 Carriers)
We highlighted our advanced fine-wire braider technology. Whether you need a standard model ready in stock or a fully customized system, we can configure braiders up to 300 carriers to handle virtually any complex design requirement. Additionally, our braiders can be nested with multiple carriers (such as 16, 32, and 64 carriers) on a single system to flexibly adapt to your custom catheter R&D needs.
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96-Carrier Braider
- Ultra-high capacity 96 spring-loaded carriers
- 200 RPM horn gear (up to 600 picks/min)
- Triaxial kit capable (1 to 48 triaxial positions)
Featured at Booth #3803
- Reel-to-reel and mandrel braiding
- Ultra-quiet 80 dB operation at 100% speed
- Built-in bobbin winder for active production winding
Featured at Booth #3803
- High-density 24 carrier configuration
- Small caterpillar puller (1" W x 10" circ.)
- Advanced multi-segment recipe programming
Vertical Braider
- 300 horn gear RPM (600 picks/min)
- Triaxial braiding capable (up to 8 triaxials)
- Dual-tier horn plates with virgin nylon carriers
Horizontal Braider
- Maximum complexity multi-filament capability
- Integrated bobbin winder & automated tension control
- Robust horizontal architecture for tight tolerances
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Turnkey ISO Class 5 to ISO Class 8 Modular Cleanrooms
We showcased our turnkey modular cleanroom engineering, built to support critical environments from ISO Class 5 through ISO Class 8. Our custom Hardwall Modular Cleanrooms feature integrated cleanroom catwalks, enabling your team to replace HEPA filters and perform maintenance from above without shutting down clean production below.
Facility Infrastructure
- Overhead structural maintenance platforms
- Safe servicing of HEPA fan filter units from above
- Guaranteed zero disruption to floor production lines
Hardwall Cleanroom
- ISO 5 to ISO 8 controlled manufacturing environments
- Robust modular panel construction for medical packaging
- Zero-downtime maintenance access solutions
Softwall Cleanroom
- Flexible, cost-effective contamination control
- Easy reconfiguration for clean assembly zones
- Integrated FFUs for optimal laminar airflow
Turnkey Cleanroom Kit
- Pre-engineered complete Class 8 cleanroom package
- Streamlined deployment for cleanroom workstations
- High-efficiency HEPA filtration included
Modular Workspace
- Sound-controlled supervisory and cleanroom offices
- Fast installation with minimal facility disruption
- Fully customizable layouts for plant floors
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Tool Scopes and Measuring Microscopes
From HD digital measuring microscopes with automatic edge detection to precision XYZ and XY tool scopes live at the booth, our optical setup demonstrated the precise benchtop tools needed for efficient, defect-free catheter production and quality control.
XYZ Tool Scope
- 8" X x 6" Y x 8" Z digital display travel
- Measures points, lines, circles, distances & angles
- Includes 25" 1080p monitor & 2X, 5X, 10X objectives
XY Tool Scope
- 50mm x 50mm (1.97") XY table travel
- Minimum angle reading: 6 arcminutes
- 1080P HDMI camera with cross hair & SD capture
Digital Microscope
- Automatic edge detection with 14 measurement types
- 7X-50X magnification with built-in LED ring light
- USB export of reports/images directly in Excel format
Boom Stand Optics
- 8-50X Up to 200x magnification range
- Sturdy dual-arm bearing boom stand for wide workstations
- Includes HDMI unit, 10X eyepieces, & LED ring light
Track Stand Optics
- Compact track stand design with HDMI unit & 17" display
- 8-50x Up to 200x magnification range
- Ideal for precision assembly and benchtop inspection
← Swipe / Scroll to View All Tool Scopes & Microscopes →
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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Did you miss us at the show, or are you currently mapping out a new catheter design or cleanroom build for your facility? Our team is ready to help you configure the exact equipment your production floor needs.
Get in touch with our engineering sales team directly at Sales@metro-cad.com or call us at (763) 595-7307.
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Thank you again for making MD&M Midwest 2026 a huge success. We look forward to partnering with your team on your next medical manufacturing project!