Features
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Contract Manufacturing
Assuredly Automated Assembly
The influx of the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 stands to revolutionize assembly automation for medtech manufacturing.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 09.01.17
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Electronics
Custom Electronics Become Customary
Many device makers won’t take a second glance at electronics suppliers not offering custom part options.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.01.17
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Cardiovascular | Contract Manufacturing | Electronics | Materials | Neurological
Lasting Impacts: A Roundtable Discussion on Implantable Medical Technology
Miniaturization, escalating healthcare costs, and chronic diseases are reshaping the medical device implant market.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.01.17
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Digital Health | Neurological | Patient Monitoring | Surgical
Top 30 Global Medical Device Companies
In this year's Top 30 company reports, a number of themes seem to be shared within the mission of each company.Sean Fenske, Editor; Michael Barbella, Managing Editor; Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 07.27.17
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Molding
‘Part Process’ Development and Validation for Multiple Machines
An OEM consortium challenged the traditional plastic part validation process to facilitate moving a mold between machines.Matt Therrien & The Medical OEM Consortium 07.26.17
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Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design
An Outsourcing Focus in San Diego
The MPO Summit travels to southern California for sun, surf, networking, and industry insights.Sean Fenske, Editor 07.26.17
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Laser Processing | Materials | Molding | R&D & Design | Testing
Testing Designs: Prototypes Help Get Medtech to Market Faster
Both traditional and advanced prototyping technologies are seeing increased use to get products to market faster.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.26.17
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Diagnostics | Digital Health
House Calls
An increase in chronic conditions and the ‘consumerization’ of diagnostic devices bodes well for at-home testing market.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.06.17
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Materials | Packaging & Sterilization | Testing
Barrier to Entry
A device’s packaging needs to maintain the sterile barrier, but also needs to be compatible with the sterilization method.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.06.17
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Materials | Molding
Breaking the Mold
Molding is a well-established fabrication process, but it is constantly evolving to address challenging OEM demands.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.06.17
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Laser Processing | Molding | R&D & Design | Testing | Tubing & Extrusion
Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Strategic relationships with CMOs enable OEMs to exceed their own limitations.Sean Fenske, Editor 05.01.17
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | R&D & Design
The Transformation of Design
Advanced tools and techniques aid new product development, while traditional factors still steer decisions.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.01.17
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R&D & Design | Testing
International Law
Successfully navigating the maze of foreign medtech regulations requires diligence and proactive planning.Lisa L. Michels, General Counsel and regulatory affairs expert, Regulatory Compliance Associates Inc. 05.01.17
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Contract Manufacturing | Molding | R&D & Design
A Team Approach to Product Development
Collaborative manufacturing offers a number of benefits early in a product development lifecycle.Matthew Therrien, Northeast Regional Manager, RJG Inc. 05.01.17
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Testing
Getting to the Root of the Problem
By understanding root cause analysis, device manufacturers will be equipped with a prescriptive approach to problem-solving.Jayme Richter and Bridseida Melendez, B. Braun Medical Inc. 04.03.17
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Diagnostics | Digital Health | Electronics | Patient Monitoring
Closing the Loop on Diabetes Care
Digital health technologies personalize diabetes management, easing the burden on patients and the healthcare system.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.03.17
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Cardiovascular | Materials | Surgical | Tubing & Extrusion
To Tubing’s Limits
Today’s medical device companies want custom tubing that stretches manufacturing’s capabilities.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 04.03.17
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Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design
Navigating the 12 Steps of Medtech Development
Traveling the complex path from concept to completion can be a treacherous trip if not using the right resources.Dorine Rivers, Ph.D., P.M.P., CEO, Alpha 81 Inc. 03.07.17
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Diagnostics | Digital Health | Electronics | Patient Monitoring | Software & IT
Software’s Coming of Age
Successful software integration is the key to reaching higher quality and lower costs.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.07.17
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Machining & Laser Processing | Materials | Molding
Go Out There and Show Them What You’re Made Of
Whether traditional, tunable, or completely new, manufacturers want their medical materials to do it all.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.07.17
