White Papers / Tech Papers
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How To Avoid Compliance & Timeline Risks When Selecting A Medical Device Supplier
By: Matt KnutsonReleased by: Donatelle
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The Extrusion of Acetal Core Mandrel at 6 Sigma Quality Levels
Braid reinforced medical tubing was invented by Norman C Jeckel in 1942 in Glens Falls, NY for US Catheter Corp. This concept was further developed in 1969 by Robert C. Stevens of Cordis Corporation to include continuous braiding and extrusion proces…Released by: Spectrum Plastics Group
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Is Singapore a Good Option for Your Medical Product Development Strategy?
While an innovative, market differentiating approach is critical to achieving competitive advantage and dominant market share, it isn’t the only critical element in new product development. Market timing, quality and cost are also in the mix. T…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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10 Key Areas to Consider When Evaluating Suppliers
Medical device OEM’s and contract manufacturersReleased by: MW Medical Solutions
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Designing Auto-Injectors for Multiple Drug Viscosities
Medical device OEM’s and contract manufacturersReleased by: MW Medical Solutions
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Well over a Decade Later...
the Saga of Non-DEHP PVC and Medical DevicesReleased by: Spectrum Plastics Group
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Let’s Talk About PEEK and Crystallinity
by Jonathan Jurgaitis, Senior Extrusion EngineerReleased by: Spectrum Plastics Group
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The Benefits of Outsourcing with A Full Service Contract Manufacturer
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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The Clock Is Ticking: Will Notified Body Capacity for the EU MDR Affect You?
By Edwin L. Bills, Consultant for QosinaReleased by: Qosina Corp.
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IP Protection: Four Areas to Audit in Selecting A Contract Manufacturer
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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How to Improve Resiliency in the Medical Device Supply Chain
Supply chain breakdowns in product quality, delivery or availability are a major disruption in the medical device supply industry. In addition to adding time and cost to the device procurement process, insufficient supply of accurately performing p…Released by: Qosina Corp.
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What Can the Medical Device Industry Learn from the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes?
By Edwin L. Bills, Consultant for QosinaReleased by: Qosina Corp.
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The Business Case for Outsourcing
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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The Business Case for Outsourcing
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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How to Choose the Ideal Ultra Engineering Polymer for Your Extruded Medical Application
by Jonathan Jurgaitis—Senior Extrusion Engineer, Apollo Medical ExtrusionReleased by: Spectrum Plastics Group
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Materials
Key Considerations in Choosing a Product Development Partner
Outsourcing product development can provide a competitive edge in terms of expanding engineering resources, accessing specialized expertise or reducing time and/or overall cost.Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Contract Manufacturing
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Outsourced Program Transfers
This paper looks at mistakes made in poorly-planned program transfers.Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Molding | Tubing & Extrusion
Keys to Success in Medical Micro Molding
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Can Use of Sequential Injection Molding Reduce Production Costs?
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Is Your Contract Manufacturer’s Product Design Team Constrained by Production Capability Limits?
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…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
