Features
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The ISO 13485:2016 Transition Journey
Results of an ASQ Biomedical Division survey on the move to the new standard are shared.Jim Shore, Chair-Elect, ASQ Biomedical Division 06.04.18
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Diagnostics | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring
Home Field Advantage: Examining Home Diagnostics for Chronic Disease
Diagnostic and monitoring devices designed for the home enable patients to be more proactively involved in their own health.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.04.18
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Molding
Molding’s Evolution
An array of technological advancements move the part fabrication process into the future.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.04.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
That’s a Wrap: Addressing Packaging and Sterilization Considerations
Multiple factors are impacting the closing, but critical, processes associated with the end of product manufacturing.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.04.18
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15-Year Anniversary: A Reflection on Industry Changes Over MPO's Lifetime
MPO’s Editorial Advisory Board reflects on 15 years of outsourcing and the medtech industry as a whole.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.04.18
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A Services Convergence: A Review of Medtech's Consolidating Supply Chain
A survey of mergers and acquisition activity in the medtech outsourced manufacturing market.Bill Ellerkamp, Contributing Writer 05.03.18
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Contract Manufacturing
Developing the True Partnership: A Full-Service Outsourcing Roundtable
Successful OEMs recognize their top service providers as development partners instead of transactional suppliers.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.03.18
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So Fruitful Together: An M&A Roundtable
M&A is a key component of evolving business strategies that will enable companies to better compete in a value-driven market.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.03.18
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R&D & Design
Designing from Finish to Start
When developing products for a value-based environment, it can be helpful to consider the end result first.Steve Maylish and Vicki Caiati 05.03.18
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India’s New Medical Devices Rules
The country’s MDR has eight provisions every manufacturer should know if interested in doing business in India.Blake E. Wilson and Shilpa Prem, Hogan Lovells 04.03.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
Discovering Packaging’s Hidden Value
Packaging design that exceeds its basic, but critical, goals can bring financial benefits to a company.Jennifer Benolken and Nicholas Packet, DuPont Tyvek® Medical & Pharmaceutical Protection 04.03.18
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Contract Manufacturing | Materials | Molding
Deliberate Disposal: Single-Use & Disposables Technologies
Single-use or disposable devices can help reduce infections and save costs for healthcare facilities and manufacturers.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.03.18
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Tubing & Extrusion
Illuminating Tubing’s Future
Supply chain considerations and Industry 4.0 could help shape the tubing marketplace for future medical devices.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 04.03.18
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Packaging & Sterilization
Positive Identification: An Examination of Converting, Labeling, and Printing
A product’s label might be an afterthought, but challenges can stall a new product launch.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.15.18
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Software & IT
Five Strategies to Reduce Liability
A quality management system can provide the tools to enable an OEM to maintain focus on its core business.Louis Columbus, Principal, IQMS 03.15.18
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Testing
The Value of (Outside) Evaluation: Outsourcing Testing Services
Testing service and equipment providers are challenged to stay abreast of regulatory guidelines.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.15.18
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Materials
Practical Matters: A Look at Medical Device Materials
Changing healthcare regulations and hospitals’ war on germs are driving innovation in medical device materials.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.15.18
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Machining & Laser Processing
Beyond Metal Machining
Lasers and non-metal materials offer new opportunities while traditional methods improve.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 01.29.18
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R&D & Design
R&D Reboot: Leveraging New Strategies for Innovation Creation
Medtech companies must adopt new research and development models to remain relevant and competitive in an evolving healthcareMichael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.18
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Electronics
Contractual Circuitry: A Critical Examination of EMS Issues
A roundtable discussion of trends and challenges within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.29.18
