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In the last few years, the medical device manufacturing  industry has positioned Mexico as a hub in Latin America for top medical device companies. It currently holds the 7th<\/sup> place<\/a> worldwide in medical instruments exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other industries during Covid-19, the industry of medical devices and its production remained stable in 2020 to 2021<\/a> and even presented increases due to the high demand of medical products. According to a study carried by INEGI, in 2020 Mexico exported 96.7% of the total of medical devices to the U.S, which accounted to $9,653 million USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baja California has become the main state in Mexico for this cluster, housing 79 medical manufacturing companies, out of which, over 50<\/a> are based in Tijuana, resulting in the creation of 50,000 jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Advantages of Choosing Medical Device Manufacturing in Tijuana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2017, Tijuana was named one of the world’s medical device capitals by The New York Times<\/a>. And it is true that the industry has come a long way in the city since 2006, when the Baja California Medical Device Cluster was formed, a group composed of key representatives of the industry located in the state. Integrated by companies in the sector, universities and government agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are some of the factors that make Tijuana an attractive destination for manufacturing and investment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.      Privileged location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tijuana is just minutes from the San Ysidro border, directly connecting it to San Diego County, California, one of the world’s largest and most diverse markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.      Infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Baja California currently offers 223 kilometers of railroads, 8 seaports and 4 international airports. Which favors the transit of exports and imports of goods (Mexican Secretariat of Economy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.      Skilled labor force<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tijuana has institutions with medical device-related programs at the high schools and universities, along with an engineering, technology, and manufacturing approach. This results in a skilled workforce, prepared to support the region’s industrial sectors, which includes medical, aerospace, automotive, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.      Regulatory environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mexico has a manufacturing-friendly regulatory environment with standards and certifications that meet international norms. It is simpler for producers to export goods to foreign markets when they adhere to international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Medical Device Manufacturers Get Started in Tijuana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many medical device manufacturers that have successfully settled their business in Tijuana. One of the most crucial decisions is choosing a location and an industrial building that accommodates to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At ATISA, we\u2019ve helped companies like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n