DISCRETE
Microprocessor-Controlled Below-Knee Prosthetic System
CNC precision machining, electronics assembly, composite layup, and quality-controlled device integration · US
Total Cost
$4,487 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
25,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$6.0M Mn
Capex
$30.0M Mn
Offsite
$3.0M Mn
Total investment
$39.0M Mn
Lines
19
Net raw material
$2,021
45.0%
Conversion
$2,466
55.0%
Total / unit
$4,487
$ per unit
Raw Material
$2,021 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) for structural frame and pylonLive | kg | $5.99 | ||
| Carbon fiber composite sheet and prepreg for foot blade and structural sections | kg | $27.50 | ||
| Electronic controller PCB, microprocessor, and integrated sensor array | piece | $1,120 | ||
| Servoactuator and brushless motor for active knee module | piece | $310 | ||
| Rechargeable lithium battery pack and power management module | piece | $85.00 | ||
| Thermoplastic polymer sheet for custom socket lamination | kg | $21.60 | ||
| Structural polymer resins and elastomers for seals, cosmetic cover | kg | $13.20 | ||
| Precision fasteners, cables, and connectors | unit | $38.00 | ||
| Precision-machined knee joint, pylon, and foot shell (outsourced precision components) | unit | $400 |
Utility
$25.66 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility electricity (clean room, CNC, testing equipment) | kWh | $0.66 | ||
| Compressed air, process water, and facility utilities allocation | unit | $25.00 |
Operating
$130 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical assembly, socket forming, and device integration labour | $62.00 | |
| Electronics assembly, programming, and calibration labour | $68.00 |
Overhead
$1,800 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (facility, support staff, maintenance, indirect labour) | $650 | |
| SG&A allocation (regulatory compliance, sales, customer support, R&D amortisation) | $1,150 |
Depreciation
$220 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing equipment, tooling, and clean room depreciation | $220 |
Others
$290 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Quality assurance, testing, and scrap reserve | $80.00 | |
| Sterile packaging, IFU documentation, and distribution packaging | $28.00 | |
| OEM margin | $182 |
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