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- Aran Research & Development (1982) Ltd. (ARAN.TA) is an Israel-based product design, development and manufacturing firm that specializes in high-tech solutions across medical devices, water and fluid management systems, defense and homeland security technologies, consumer and industrial products, and equipment for the plastics industry. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Caesarea, the company provides comprehensive product development services including industrial design, mechanical and electronics engineering, rapid prototyping via 3D printing and CNC machining, and full-scale production; it develops medical devices such as cardiovascular interventional systems, in-vitro diagnostics, surgical instruments, imaging and monitoring equipment; water devices encompassing pressure and flow regulators, electric and hydraulic valves, air release valves, sprinklers, drippers, taps, water meters, filters, check valves, electronic controllers and testing devices; defense products like portable and stationary control stations for unmanned systems, electro-optics, rugged electronics for ground, marine and aerial platforms, access control systems, test equipment and production facilities; consumer and industrial offerings including measurement and weighing devices, specialty printers, automatic beverage machines, computerized shopping carts, self-checkout kiosks, industrial communication devices and batteries; and plastics industry equipment such as injection molding machines from ENGEL, robotics and automation from ENGEL and STAR, injection molds, hot runner systems from YUDO and HEITEC, drying, dosing and conveying systems from PIOVAN, plasticizing screws and barrels, ultrasonic welding and cleaning systems, plus raw materials from EXXON MOBIL and CABOT. Aran operates primarily in Israel with a focus on domestic and international markets in these sectors, serving clients from startups to multinational corporations, and maintains investments in medical startups including ongoing projects like the GoBack Catheter from Upstream Peripheral Technologies and Endoaid Ltd. for gastrointestinal endoscopy. In recent developments, the company continues to leverage its expertise in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, as demonstrated by its support for student engineering projects and community initiatives in robotics and Formula SAE racing components, while sustaining its role as an exclusive agent for global plastics equipment leaders amid steady operations on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.