White Papers / Tech Papers
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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…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
Transferring the manufacturing of medical disposables from one part of the world to another poses unique challenges given the combination of a robust regulatory environment, and custom tooling and automation.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
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R&D & Design
Case Study: Endotracheal Tube Redesign
Overview Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of most significant healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) risks for patients in long-term intensive care. Traditional endotracheal tube design can contribute to this since oropharyngeal secret…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design
Offshore Manufacturing: Risky Business or the Right Choice for Your Project?
Overview The unfortunate truth about manufacturing offshore is that unit cost is rarely reflective of total cost. Nor is every low cost country (LCC) contract manufacturer equally equipped to provide the support required by highly regulated medica…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Materials
Case Study: Specialty Drug Delivery Systems
Overview: Development of specialty drug delivery systems requires both strong materials and mechanical engineering expertise. This white paper looks at the process Forefront Medical Technology, a specialty contract manufacturer with a focus in dispos…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Molding | R&D & Design
Case Study: Specialty Pharmaceutical Bottle Production
Overview A customer wanted a pharmaceutical bottle made of a flexible, medical grade PVC material. While blow molding is the preferred choice for bottles utilizing low density polyethylene, the flexible PVC material required an injection blow mold…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Case Study: Reduced Cost Through Supply Chain Realignment
Overview Forefront Medical Technology, a specialty contract manufacturer with a focus in disposable diagnostic, drug delivery and medical device systems, was supplying a customer with infusion lines used in a drug delivery system. The bags used wi…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
