Features

Contract Manufacturing

Assembling with Reliability and Repeatability Through Automation

Progress in assembly and automation technologies enable manufacturers to leverage capabilities such as Industry 4.0 and IoT for medical device fabrication.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 09.09.19

Contract Manufacturing | Electronics | Neurological

Shock to the System: An Examination of Neurostim Technologies

Targeted electrical nerve stimulation technology can aid in chronic disease management by improving on current treatment methods.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.09.19

Customized Connections: A Discussion on Custom Electronics

Demand for more complex, traceable, integrated solutions are driving innovation in the fast-changing medical electronics market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.09.19

The 2019 Top 30 Global Medical Device Companies

The lack of a significant megamerger in 2018 stood out in an industry that had become accustomed to annual blockbuster deals.

Sean Fenske, Michael Barbella, & Sam Brusco, MPO Editorial Staff 07.30.19

Materials

Beyond the Surface: Examining Coatings and Surface Treatment Options

Advancements in coatings technologies enable greater benefits to manufacturers for their devices.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.30.19

Molding

Time to Outsource Your Molding Needs?

The advantages may make it worthwhile, but a company needs to understand the critical factors of the “make vs. buy” decision.

Bob Bordignon, Vice President of Global Sales, MGS 07.30.19

Packaging & Sterilization

Revisiting the End: A Packaging and Sterilization Update

Changing regulations and new demands from medical device manufacturers are causing packaging and sterilization suppliers to revise and update their offerings.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.13.19

Diagnostics | Materials

Care Points: The Current State of Point of Care Diagnostics

Speed, convenience, and cost are driving innovation in the global point-of-care market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.13.19

Molding

Cast in a Different Mold: A Medical Molding Roundtable

This mainstay in medical manufacturing is subject to material and technology advances as well as competition from newer fabrication methods.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.13.19

The Human Factor: How Medtech Firms Are Battling the Labor Shortage

Acquiring and cultivating a passionate and educated workforce is vital to medical device and contract manufacturing firms’ success.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.01.19

Seamless Delivery Earns the Right to Innovate

Creating a visual verification system empowers front-line employees to make adjustments as needed to ensure product delivery remains on time.

Kevin J. Duggan, Founder, Institute for Operational Excellence 05.01.19

R&D & Design

Consumer-Minded Design

OEMs are requiring design partners to put more focus on user interface and aesthetics as they seek to produce devices intended to be used directly by patients.

Mark Crawford , Contributing Writer 05.01.19

Contract Manufacturing

An Extension of Reach: A Discussion of Full-Service Outsourcing

OEMs recognize outsourcing service providers as opportunities for cutting costs and improving time to market while maintaining quality of product.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.01.19

The Quest for Cake: Leveraging Quality as a Business Partner

The quality function is not only about maintaining compliance; rather, real-world savings can be realized through its adherence.

Paul Robinson, Vice President of Operations, Quality Systems Consulting Services (QSCS) 04.03.19

Cardiovascular | Contract Manufacturing | Diagnostics | Molding | Surgical

Once or Again? Single-Use Products Are Gaining Attention

Bolstered by recent study findings and their infection control prowess, the single-use device market is primed for growth.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.03.19

Cardiovascular | Surgical | Tubing & Extrusion

Challenging Channels: Tubing Innovations Enable Greater Device Capabilities

Technical innovations provided by tubing suppliers fulfill the various needs of medical device manufacturers.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 04.03.19

Software & IT

It’s Time to Embrace Customer Centricity

In order to stay competitive, companies need to employ a customer-centric strategy to ensure success and relevance in 2019 and beyond.

Allyssa Eclarin and Ray Hein, Propel 03.07.19

R&D & Design | Software & IT | Testing

Transformative Testing: Addressing Patient Safety and Cybersecurity

With changing regulatory landscapes and requirements, testing providers are being asked to do more in terms of ensuring the safety of medical devices.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.07.19

Materials | R&D & Design