Medical Prototyping Done Right | Michael Bowland of B&H Precision Machining

Medical prototyping is where ideas either stall out or move forward fast.

In this episode of Rapid Fire Manufacturing, we sit down with Michael Bowland, owner of B&H Precision Machining, to talk about building a medical focused machine shop centered on prototyping, collaboration, and execution.

Michael shares his journey starting in manufacturing at 15, learning the trade from the ground up, and gaining hands on experience across machining, programming, and operations. That foundation led him to launch B&H Precision Machining, a shop focused on supporting medical customers with prototype and early stage machining.

We dive into why medical prototyping is often overlooked by larger shops, how B&H fills that gap, and what it takes to support engineers working through complex designs and tight timelines. Michael also talks about working directly with engineering teams to improve manufacturability, reduce unnecessary cost, and help medical devices move closer to validation and production.

Topics covered in this episode include

• Medical prototyping and early stage machining

• ISO 13485 and medical manufacturing standards

• Design for manufacturability in medical devices

• Building long term customer relationships

• Growing a machine shop based on customer demand

If you’re involved in medical manufacturing, product development, or precision machining, this episode offers a real look at what it takes to deliver reliable medical prototypes that customers can trust.