Features

Materials

Surface Service: Examining Coatings and Surface Treatment

Coatings and surface treatment experts can create significant value by altering the outer layer of a medical device.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.21.20

Digital Health

The (Virtual) Doctor Is In (via Telemedicine)

Virtual healthcare delivery is flourishing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but will it persist once the crisis has subsided?

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.04.20

Packaging & Sterilization

Coming Clean: What's Next for Packaging and Sterilization?

The still-smoldering ethylene oxide controversy is inspiring more sustainable, cost-effective, and biologically safe solutions from packaging and sterilization

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.04.20

Molding

Molding Medtech’s Future Through Technology and Partnership

Reassessment of supply chains and technology advancements make domestic molders attractive options for medical device manufacturers.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 06.04.20

R&D & Design

Current State of (Design) Mind

Medtech designers have an array of new tools to use for medical device development, enabling better solutions for healthcare.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 05.01.20

Surgical

Robot Wars: Battling for Robotic Surgery System Supremacy

No longer a near monopoly, the robotic and computer-assisted surgery market welcomes emerging competitors to expand treatment options.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.01.20

Contract Manufacturing

Contract Partners: A Discussion of Full Service Outsourcing

Today’s outsourcing providers are more than just “hired help”; they serve as an extension of an OEM’s capabilities.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.01.20

R&D & Design

Examining the Usability of Medical Software

Developers need to consider the ‘human factor’ when it comes to testing medical device software.

Bruce Johnston, Senior Software Engineering Specialist, MedAcuity Software 04.01.20

The Challenge and Opportunity in Corporate Environmental Sustainability Efforts

One company shares its experiences and outcomes with ongoing efforts toward a focus on environmental stewardship.

Neil Peterson, Alisha Jerauld, CPA and Matt Wold, Merit Medical Systems Inc. 04.01.20

A Manufacturer’s Secret Weapon: R&D Tax Credits

For small and medium-sized medical device manufacturers, qualifying for the tax credits could result in an unexpected windfall.

Chris Lake, President, R&D Tax Credit Consultant 04.01.20

Software & IT

Validating Your QMS the ‘EZ Way’

Securing approval for an eQMS solution is only the beginning; ensuring it’s properly installed and set up is arguably more significant.

James Shore and Roxana Rosales 04.01.20

Digital Health

Digital Defenders: COVID-19 Creates a Spotlight on Digital Health Tools

Digital health tools like telemedicine, AI algorithms, and connectivity are playing an increasingly important role in helping prevent and manage disease.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.20

Tubing & Extrusion

Pathways to Care: Tubing Technologies

Tubing is incorporated into a variety of medical technologies, which is why the demands on manufacturers of the components are increasing substantially.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 04.01.20

Packaging & Sterilization

Seeking Sterilization Solutions: A Look at Ethylene Oxide

An examination of the recent controversy surrounding ethylene oxide and its impact on supply risk as well as the search for alternatives.

Paul Boentges and Sam Ramnarine, Jabil Healthcare 03.04.20

R&D & Design

Four Considerations for Developers of Next-Generation Combination Products

Bringing together real-time monitoring, telemedicine, AI, interventions, and pharmaceuticals into a single device produces a number of potential pitfalls.

Mark Goodman and Barry Thompson, Baker & McKenzie LLP 03.04.20

Software & IT

Realizing Production Efficiency Through ERP Solutions

Medical product outsourcers share insights and best practices through a survey of manufacturers that’s centered around their outlook for 2020.

Louis Columbus, Principal, IQMS/DelmiaWorks 03.04.20

Testing

Testing in Flux: Changing Protocols for a Transformative Industry

As regulations and requirements around the world change, so too do the testing protocols for medical devices, sending OEMs to consult expert partners.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.04.20

Materials

A Matter of Substance: Medical Device Materials

Medtech manufacturers are leveraging cleaner, more lightweight materials to meet increasing demand for home healthcare solutions and wearable devices.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.20

Cardiovascular

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: An Examination of Transcatheter Heart Technologies

Transcatheter structural heart therapies stand to replace their open-heart counterparts thanks to technological innovations and expanded patient access.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.04.20