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Contract manufacturers serving the medical device market typically divide into two distinct segments: electronics contract manufacturing and precision engineering contract manufacturers. Electronics contract manufacturers build both printed circuit b…
Intellectual property (IP) is the core of competitive advantage. When products are outsourced, the contract manufacturer performing the final assembly typically has access to the complete documentation package for the products they build. Where ar…
When outsourcing is discussed, the conversation often centers on its benefits in terms of labor cost reduction. The reality is that labor cost reduction is often only the tip of the iceberg in terms of outsourcing benefits. That said, there are diffe…
When outsourcing is discussed, the conversation often centers on its benefits in terms of labor cost reduction. The reality is that labor cost reduction is often only the tip of the iceberg in terms of outsourcing benefits. That said, there are diffe…
SINGAPORE – Forefront Medical Technology recently acquired 20 percent of Arrow Medical Limited, a British medical contract manufacturer specializing in textiles, RF welding, silicon injection moulding and cleanroom assembly.
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Forefront Medical Technology’s exclusive focus on medical disposable, diagnostic and drug delivery applications provides an in-depth knowledge of specifications and requirements.
Outsourcing product development can provide a competitive edge in terms of expanding engineering
resources, accessing specialized expertise or reducing time and/or overall cost.
Transferring the manufacturing of medical disposables from one part of the world to another poses
unique challenges given the combination of a robust regulatory environment, and custom tooling and
automation.
It’s no secret that medical devices are getting smaller. Implants, tubing and drug delivery systems now often require injection molders capable of fabricating parts at a micro level. The smaller the part; the more complex the injection molding…
Tooling design can be critical to achieving commercialization goals. Tool design has a direct impact on product cosmetics, cost and scalability. Sequential injection molding offers both cosmetic and throughput benefits, but in its traditional form ha…
One of the key benefits of using a contract manufacturer for both design and manufacturing is the ability to work with a product design team that is experienced with manufacturing. This can eliminate design errors that could otherwise increase toolin…
Overview
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of most significant healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) risks for patients in long-term intensive care. Traditional endotracheal tube design can contribute to this since oropharyngeal secret…
Overview
The unfortunate truth about manufacturing offshore is that unit cost is rarely reflective of total cost. Nor is every low cost country (LCC) contract manufacturer equally equipped to provide the support required by highly regulated medica…
Overview: Development of specialty drug delivery systems requires both strong materials and mechanical engineering expertise. This white paper looks at the process Forefront Medical Technology, a specialty contract manufacturer with a focus in dispos…
