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At Duke Empirical, we use the latest technologies and materials available along with state of the art computerized manufacturing equipment to build reliable and optimized custom designs. We are vertically integrated with a wide range of in-house capabilities which allows us to design catheters that will meet or exceed our customers’ most demanding requirements such as: high torque, push-ability, track-ability, kink resistance and stiffness profile among others.
Our design team offers decades of experience in developing innovative tools for use in the most critical procedures. By integrating a full spectrum of critical processes under one roof, Duke Empirical ensures that the resources, capabilities, machines, and personnel are readily available at all times. Drawing upon our extensive stock of materials on hand, our engineers are able to design, test and iterate new concepts rapidly. Duke Empirical can provide multiple prototype iterations faster than industry standards. Speed, Quality and Innovation are the hallmark traits that set Duke Empirical apart as the leader in the development and manufacture of catheters, tubing and components.
14 Community Reviews 4.29/5 Overall Rating
Duke Empirical was excellent at helping us develop prototypes in short order. Their staff went above and beyond in order to get what we needed on time. Their customer support was excellent every step of the way. I highly recommend this group for very early stage prototyping. They made the next iterations much easier and will go with Duke every time from now on in early stages of product development.
Strengths: Protyping, tubing, excellent customer service. Fast turnaround
Needs to improve: None.
Duke has a creative group that can develop most prototypes. Accept their bids with caution. In the past they have tried to bait and switch costs on me. Their bids were often the lowest, only to have them tell me after work has started the price would be higher. Manufacturing quality has been good not great.
Strengths: Prototype development
Needs to improve: Bids are not accurate
We reached out to Duke Empirical to request quotes on various components for a prototype assembly. They were extremely responsive and provided all the necessary data within a short time frame. Product quality was great as their components showed resilience over time. Customer service helpful and always available if needed. Accurate quotes, easy ordering and a knowledgeable team made the buying process very smooth.
Strengths: excellent customer service
Needs to improve: none
Duke is a small company with the capabilities of a large company, they have a vertically integrated catheter capabilities that is impossible to find under one roof. their development and prototyping allowed for rapid development of our project.
Strengths: There expertise in many catheter facets and delivery systems.
Needs to improve: Faster quote turnaround
Duke is solid at developing prototypes. When it moves to manufacturing, I've had difficulty getting solid pricing. They prefer T&M which leaves the control on their side, versus Fixed Unit Costs.
Strengths: Prototyping, Creative Solutions
Needs to improve: Quotes could be more accurate.
Capable staff is knowledgeable in Extrusion processes. The onsite cleanroom provides manufacturing capabilities. Location is convenient to the Bay Area
Strengths: Multi-talented company that offers plenty of services
Needs to improve: None that I know of
They provide a high level of Eng expertise for us at time of need.
Strengths: Good customer service
great expertise in Eng
high knowledge
Needs to improve: high prices slow time of delivery
Very innovative, hands on groups, not afraid of taking on new challenges.
Strengths: Great at prototyping of complex designs and innovative.
Needs to improve: Accuracy of quotes, high price.
excellent capabilities in component subassemblies. pleased with their quality of work and customer support throughout the process.
Strengths: advanced capabilities, customer service
Needs to improve: none
Check out their manufacturing capabilities.
Strengths: Lots of options for tubing. Very knowledgable employees.
Needs to improve: I haven't found any after using them.
I definitely recommend them.
Strengths: Quality and Quick turnaround.
Needs to improve: None. I had experience with them 3 times and great.
Fast Prototyping
Strengths: Prototyping and Concept Development
Needs to improve: Variable Quality
good at early stage development
Strengths: prototyping
Needs to improve: none
Definitely agree with the pricing- he changes it for no reason.
They are able to turnaround quick protoyping
Strengths: Prototyping, Tubing
Needs to improve: none