Claregalway Corporate Park, Co. Galway is set to welcome a new player in the healthcare industry: Salt Medical, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) specialising in medical device manufacturing. The arrival of Salt Medical is expected to bring a new wave of innovation and opportunity to the region, further establishing Galway as a hub for cutting-edge medical technologies.
As the demand for advanced medical devices continues to grow, many companies are partnering with specialised providers to support development and manufacturing. You can learn more about what a medical device CDMO does and how it supports innovation across the full product lifecycle.
Who is Salt Medical?
Salt Medical establishes a renowned international medical device platform with an extensive global research and development (R&D) and manufacturing infrastructure. The company operates R&D and manufacturing facilities in Ireland, along with raw material and precision component supply and large-scale manufacturing facilities in the United States and the Asia Pacific region.
By combining global capabilities with local expertise, Salt Medical supports companies from early-stage innovation through to commercial manufacturing. This includes critical stages such as medical device prototyping, where early concepts are refined and tested before moving into full-scale production.
Specialist Expertise in Advanced Medical Devices
Salt Medical specialises in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices, including catheters, guidewires, medical endoscopes, and surgical robotics.
With deep expertise across cardiovascular, neurovascular, and endovascular applications, the company is well positioned to support next-generation technologies such as intravascular diagnostic devices, advanced steerable catheters, and emerging therapies like PFA catheter systems.
Developing devices at this level of complexity requires not only technical expertise but also a strong foundation in design for manufacturability, ensuring that innovative concepts can be reliably scaled into production.
Integrated Development and Manufacturing Capabilities
Salt Medical Ireland is a member of IBEC / Irish Medtech Association and plays a key role in the company’s European operations. Through its integrated global network, Salt Medical delivers efficient, responsive, and high-quality services to medical device manufacturers worldwide.
This includes supporting critical transitions such as medical device design transfer, ensuring that products move seamlessly from development into manufacturing environments. In parallel, robust design validation processes ensure that devices meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements before reaching the market.
Increasingly, advanced technologies such as medical device simulation are also being used to optimise device performance early in development, reducing risk and accelerating timelines.
Supporting Global Market Access and Long-Term Performance
With an established European supply chain and global operational footprint, Salt Medical enables companies to efficiently transfer both EU and non-EU devices into target markets.
Beyond initial product development, a focus on continuous improvement in medical device manufacturing ensures that products continue to evolve, maintaining high standards of quality, performance, and efficiency over time
Driving the Future of Medical Device Innovation in Galway
The launch of Salt Medical in Galway represents more than just a new facility, it reflects a growing ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and advanced manufacturing within Ireland’s MedTech sector.
By combining global scale with deep technical expertise, Salt Medical is helping to accelerate the development of next-generation medical devices, supporting companies in bringing safer, more effective technologies to patients worldwide.
Get in Touch
If you would like to learn more about Salt Medical’s capabilities or arrange a visit to the new Galway facility, Contact our team today.
