Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a global manufacturer of disposable medical devices, has successfully deployed an innovative video monitoring solution that transforms how the company oversees manufacturing processes and conducts facility tours. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, Merit employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide, producing interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic instruments for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Working with integration partner Stone Security, a BearCom Company, Merit has deployed AXIS F-Series modular video cameras to monitor clean-room manufacturing processes, enabling quality control oversight and providing virtual tours without requiring visitors to enter sensitive areas. This creative application of video technology has significantly improved manufacturing supervision while simplifying facility demonstrations for potential investors and clients.
Merit Medical's clean-room environments require strict contamination controls that make physical access challenging. Traditional clean-room inspections required personnel to gown up in sterile attire, creating inefficiencies when engineers needed to observe production processes. This protocol consumed valuable time, potentially disrupted operations, and limited the company's ability to quickly identify manufacturing issues. It also made it difficult to highlight Merit’s advanced production capabilities to investors, clients, and other stakeholders.
Merit Medical designed a comprehensive monitoring solution based on AXIS F-Series modular cameras throughout their clean-room manufacturing environments. Working with Stone Security, Merit standardized these and other network cameras from Axis Communications to ensure optimal system performance. The small modular cameras were strategically installed on manufacturing equipment and throughout clean rooms, providing high-resolution video without disrupting sterile environments. The solution was integrated into their existing Milestone XProtect video management system (VMS), creating a centralized platform for monitoring manufacturing processes.
The modular camera system has transformed Merit's manufacturing operations, significantly improving quality control and operational efficiency. Engineering teams can now monitor production processes remotely, identifying potential issues before they become critical. Additionally, the virtual tour capability has streamlined visitor experiences, allowing Merit to showcase its advanced manufacturing processes without disrupting or compromising clean-room protocols.