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About KMC Systems

KMC Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of contract design, manufacturing, and field support services for the medical and biotechnology instrumentation markets, and we do it through our KMC360® program. KMC360® provides centralized outsourcing support to OEMs and emerging companies throughout the total product life cycle of a medical device or instrument. Our program streamlines communication and leverages the expertise of the design, manufacturing, and field support teams, while focusing on reduced product development costs, improved quality and reduced time to market.


Our History

Founded 30 years ago, KMC Systems began with the contract manufacture of an advanced clinical chemistry analyzer. We now support projects from ideation through commercial use with medical device design, medical device manufacturing and medical device field support services. Our project experience includes a variety of medical devices and instruments, including: IVD analyzers, therapeutic delivery systems, “point of care” diagnostic systems for physicians, and high-volume laboratory automation applications.

We work with our customers and their partners, and are committed to create and provide solutions that meet the challenging healthcare needs of today and the future. Our customers trust their brands with us and we take that commitment seriously. With reliability, efficiency and rapid product development, we deliver high-quality devices and systems: on-time and on budget.

Ownership

KMC Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kollsman, Inc., a supplier of electro-optical instruments to the aerospace and defense. In 1996, Kollsman was acquired by Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions for the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical device markets.

Elbit Systems of America is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company that develops programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.