Visit TN Plastics at MD&M Midwest 2026: Microfluidics, IVD Components & Precision Beads
TN Plastics, the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit of Tsubaki Nakashima, is heading to MD&M Midwest 2026, October 28–29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Visit us at Booth #2313 to meet our engineering team, see our newest diagnostic solutions up close, and enter to win a YETI backpack cooler.
If you're developing a diagnostic device, scaling a microfluidic program, or looking for a dependable U.S.-based medical molding partner, this is the conversation to have.
Why Visit TN Plastics at MD&M Midwest 2026
Medical and diagnostic OEMs are under pressure to move faster, hold tighter tolerances, and protect their supply chains. TN Plastics brings more than a century of Tsubaki Nakashima precision manufacturing to engineered plastics, with everything you need under one roof:
· FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified manufacturing in Michigan
· Cleanroom injection molding (Class 6–8 compliant) for contamination-sensitive parts
· In-house mold design and building, automation design, and mold-flow simulation
· 80+ plastic formulations through the Tsubaki Nakashima global network
· Validation support including IQ/OQ/PQ and ISO 13485-aligned documentation
· Scalable capacity from development quantities to 50+ million components per year
· Manufacturing in the U.S. and Italy for North American and European programs
What You'll See at Booth #2313
Microfluidic Plates
Our newest capability. Launched in early 2026, TN Plastics' precision injection-molded microfluidic plates deliver consistent fluid control for in-vitro diagnostics, point-of-care testing, sample preparation, reagent handling, and lab automation.
Precision-molded microchannels with tight dimensional control
Optically clear, biocompatible, and chemically compatible material options
Controlled flatness and sealing surfaces for reliable bonding and assembly
Custom channel layouts to fit your assay, workflow, or instrument
Scalable from early development to full commercial production
Learn more about why microfluidics is transforming diagnostics in our article, Microfluidics Cartridge Injection Molding: The Next Frontier in Diagnostics & Life Sciences.
In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Components
From lateral flow cassettes to diagnostic cartridges, TN Plastics produces the precision plastic components behind reliable test results. Our IVD capabilities include:
Test and diagnostic cartridges
Lateral flow cassettes
Microplates and sample wells
Pipette tips and reagent containers
Mixing chambers, fluidic chips, and channels
Housings for point-of-care and home-testing kits
Every component is built for repeatability, traceability, and the documentation diagnostic OEMs need for FDA submissions. Explore our medical and diagnostic capabilities.
Precision Plastic Balls & Diagnostic Beads
TN Plastics' Michigan facility pioneered plastic ball manufacturing in the United States. Today, our precision plastic balls and diagnostic beads are used for assay mixing, separation, agitation, reagent transport, check valves, pumps, and flow control.
Tight diameter tolerances and excellent roundness
Smooth, consistent surface finish
Materials including PP, Acetal (Delrin®), Nylon, PET, and Torlon® (PAI)
Customizable size, color, and material to match your assay chemistry
A lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and recyclable alternative to metal
Drop Off Your Business Card for a Chance to Win a YETI
Stop by Booth #2313, leave your business card, and you're entered to win:
1st Place: YETI Hopper M Series Backpack Soft Cooler with MagShield Access
2nd Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card
Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM CT. Prizes must be picked up in person at the TN Plastics booth. One entry per person. No purchase necessary.
Book a Meeting With Our Team
Make the most of your time on the show floor. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with TN Plastics to talk through your next diagnostic, microfluidic, or medical device program, including part design, material selection, tooling, validation, and production planning.
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Event Details
Event | MD&M Midwest 2026 |
Dates | October 28–29, 2026 |
Location | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403 |
TN Plastics Booth | |
Giveaway Drawing | Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM CT |
Learn more about the show at mdmmidwest.com.
About TN Plastics
TN Plastics, a Tsubaki Nakashima company, is the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit of Tsubaki Nakashima, a global leader in precision balls, rollers, and engineered components. With manufacturing in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Mirandola, Italy, TN Plastics specializes in precision plastic beads, contract injection molding, and cleanroom manufacturing for medical, diagnostic, and technology customers. Learn more about TN Plastics.
We'll see you in Minneapolis!
