ARS – CRAFT

One engineering team. Two areas of focus.

ARS builds the industrial systems that keep manufacturing running. CRAFT coordinates the engineering evidence medical innovators need. Same team, same standards, different missions.

Advanced Reliable Systems

Precision You Can Run On.

ARS designs and builds the fixtures, automation, spare parts and workstations that keep advanced manufacturing lines running — with the speed and reliability regulated industries demand.

Fixtures & Tooling Precision Machining Automation Spare Parts Instrumentation

Capabilities

Built to keep production running.

From a single custom fixture to a full production support program — engineered, built and delivered by one team.

Fixtures

Fixtures & Tooling

Custom fixtures, jigs and tooling for assembly, inspection and functional testing.

Machining

Precision Machining

CNC and conventional machining — from single prototypes to production runs.

Continuity

Spare Parts & Supply Chain

Critical spare parts, reverse engineering and quick-turn replacements to avoid downtime.

Automation

Automation & Functional Systems

Automation cells, functional systems and controls integration for your process.

Shop Floor

Workstations & Industrial Storage

Ergonomic workstations, production cells and industrial shelving built for real use.

Precision

Instrumentation & Gauging

Measurement instruments, gauges and inspection tooling for process control.


Why ARS

Engineering-led. Built for demanding environments.

01

Engineering-led, not just fabrication

Every job starts with a design and process review — not just a quote.

02

Fast response

Built to answer urgent production and downtime needs quickly.

03

Built for regulated & demanding industries

Experience with medical device manufacturing standards carries into every project.

04

Costa Rica-based, nearshore team

Direct communication, aligned time zones, local execution.


How We Work

From problem to production, in four steps.

01

Diagnose

We review the problem, constraints, timeline and technical requirements.

02

Design

We engineer the solution — fixture, part, system or process — before we build.

03

Build

Machining, fabrication, assembly and inspection, tracked from start to finish.

04

Deliver & Support

On-time delivery, with follow-up support for adjustments and future needs.


Who We Serve

Teams that can't afford downtime.

Manufacturing plants

Medical device manufacturers

Maintenance & reliability teams

OEMs & production support


About ARS

Advanced Reliable Systems.

ARS is a Costa Rica-based engineering and manufacturing company building the fixtures, automation, spare parts and workstations that keep advanced production lines running. We work as an extension of your engineering and maintenance teams — precise, responsive and built for environments where downtime isn't an option.

CRAFT — Medical Innovation Engineering Hub
ARS – CRAFT

From Prototype to Engineering Evidence

We help medical innovators move from functional prototypes to credible engineering evidence — through coordinated design, fabrication, testing, documentation and supplier execution, anchored in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica-based engineering hub for early-stage medical technology execution
Idea
Prototype
Fabrication
Testing
Documentation
Next-Stage

The Gap

The distance between a promising prototype and a fundable technical story is execution.

Medical innovation teams often have strong ideas, clinical insight and early prototypes. What's harder to access is the engineering, suppliers, testing and documentation needed to turn that prototype into credible technical evidence.

Fragmented supplier access

Finding the right technical partner is slow, unclear and often relationship-based.

Limited engineering bandwidth

Early teams rarely have the internal resources to refine, build, inspect and iterate.

Weak prototype documentation

Promising prototypes often lack build records, test evidence and traceable decisions.

Slow path to readiness

Traditional vendors need larger budgets, longer lead times or mature product definitions.

Our Role

ARS – CRAFT is the bridge between innovation and execution.

We coordinate the technical layer early-stage medical projects need: engineering support, supplier alignment, prototype builds, testing inputs, documentation and practical manufacturing readiness.

One point of coordination. Multiple technical capabilities. Clearer execution.
Engineering coordination Design for manufacturability Supplier & partner access Prototype & pilot builds Inspection & test documentation Manufacturing transfer readiness

Capabilities

Capabilities designed for early technical execution.

We coordinate internal and partner-based capabilities depending on each project's needs, maturity and technical path.

01

Product Engineering

  • Mechanical design support
  • DFM reviews
  • Prototype refinement
  • Fixture & tooling concepts
02

Prototype & Build Support

  • Prototype planning
  • Pilot builds & assembly
  • Inspection flow
  • Build records
03

Fabrication & Supplier Coordination

  • Specialized supplier identification
  • Machining, tooling & fixtures
  • Silicone, plastics, metals
  • Quote & assumption review
04

Testing & Documentation

  • Inspection & traceability logs
  • Functional test support
  • Build & test summaries
  • Risk & open item tracking
05

Manufacturing Transfer Support

  • Supplier fit assessment
  • Process readiness review
  • Cost & lead time assumptions
  • Execution follow-up
06

Costa Rica Ecosystem Access

  • MedTech supplier network
  • Engineering talent
  • Nearshore coordination
  • Regional technical partners

Why Costa Rica

A proven medtech ecosystem with nearshore advantages.

Costa Rica combines medical device manufacturing experience, specialized suppliers, engineering talent and strong alignment with North American time zones. ARS – CRAFT turns that ecosystem into an accessible execution platform.

N. America LATAM Costa Rica 9.9281° N, 84.0907° W
Established medical device manufacturing ecosystem
Experienced engineering & technical workforce
Strong specialized supplier base
Time zone alignment with North America
Export-oriented manufacturing culture

How We Work

A practical path from idea to next-stage readiness.

01

Understand

We review your technology, current prototype, constraints, risks and goals.

02

Structure

We define the workplan, scope, assumptions, suppliers and documentation needs.

03

Coordinate & Execute

We coordinate engineering activities, supplier inputs, builds, inspection and testing.

04

Document & Advance

We generate documentation inputs, build/test summaries and next-step recommendations.

Our role is to make the work clearer, more coordinated and more executable — without overpromising outcomes outside the agreed scope.


Who We Support

Built for teams moving fast, but needing technical structure.

Whether you're refining a prototype, looking for the right manufacturing partner, preparing a pilot build or evaluating Costa Rica as an execution hub, ARS – CRAFT can help structure the next step.

Early-stage medical device startups

University & research teams

MedTech companies evaluating Costa Rica

Companies planning manufacturing transfers

Investors & innovation programs

Teams needing technical diligence support


Example Use Cases

Where ARS – CRAFT can help.

Early Prototype to Pilot Build

Support a medical innovation team moving from a functional prototype to a small documented build for research-use evaluation.

Supplier Identification & Coordination

Identify and coordinate specialized suppliers for tooling, fabrication, silicone, machining, assembly or testing.

Manufacturing Transfer Readiness

Support companies evaluating Costa Rica-based manufacturing partners through supplier discussions and transfer planning.

Build Documentation & Testing Inputs

Create practical documentation: build records, inspection forms, traceability logs and build summaries.


About CRAFT

Advanced Reliable SystemsCo-development · Research · Access · Fabrication · Testing

A Costa Rica-based engineering access platform.

ARS – CRAFT helps medical innovators coordinate the technical capabilities needed to move from concept and prototype toward credible engineering evidence. We combine engineering experience, medical device manufacturing knowledge and a growing network of specialized partners to support practical execution across design, fabrication, testing, documentation and supplier coordination.

We do not replace specialized manufacturers, laboratories or regulatory owners. We help coordinate the technical work so teams can make better decisions, move faster and create stronger evidence for the next stage.

Clear Scope

Practical execution. Responsible support.

ARS – CRAFT support is intended for prototype development, research-use preparation, engineering coordination and technical documentation inputs.

Formal regulatory submissions, clinical validation, commercial validation, biocompatibility testing, IQ/OQ/PQ or production-level validation are handled only when separately scoped and agreed in writing.

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Which team can help you move forward?

ARS — Industrial

Fixtures, machining, automation, spare parts.

Tell us what's slowing production down and let's define the fastest path to a fix.

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CRAFT — Medical Innovation

Prototype to engineering evidence.

Let's define the next practical step for your medical technology project.

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