Supply Chain

Contract Manufacturing

BMP Medical Expands Sterling, Massachusetts Facility

The expansion will benefit customers by providing additional warehouse space for growing inventory needs, which will accelerate time to market.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 01.26.23

Materials

Lionel Bonte Named President of Mativ’s Healthcare and Wellness Business Unit

New hire joins the company from Ahlstrom, where he led its Medical Business unit.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.26.23

Machining & Laser Processing

Laser Processing Capabilities for Medtech Manufacturing—MPO Videobites

Leveraging lasers as the tool permits a medical device manufacturer to achieve unique features not often achievable through other means.

Videos

Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

FDA OKs Etiometry's IDO2 Index AI-Based Risk Algorithm

The tool provides alerts for inadequate oxygenation of adult patients in critical care.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.24.23

Packaging & Sterilization

Integreon Global Names Michael Hays as President

New executive was most recently vice president of Altor Solutions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.23.23

Software & IT

Survey Shows Healthcare Organizations Struggle to Effectively Manage Cyber Risk

The HIC-SCRiM guide provides actionable guidance and practical tools to help organizations to manage the cybersecurity risks they face.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 01.11.23

Machining & Laser Processing | Materials

Resonetics to Buy SAES Nitinol Biz for $900M

Company will acquire Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials to expand nitinol capabilities.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.09.23

Electronics

Why Advanced Sensors Are Crucial Within Medical Pumps

Pump failure could have fatal consequences—therefore, advanced sensors that measure force, pressure, position, temperature, and ultrasonic sensing are crucial.

Online Exclusives Erin Byrne, Chief Technology Officer at TE Connectivity 01.09.23

Materials

Telemedicine and Connectivity to Drive Material Innovation in the Near Future

The convergence of chemistry, electronics, and medical devices are resulting in solutions that improve the quality of life through disease detection.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.04.23

Materials

Changing Regulations are Increasing Rubber Compounders' Workloads

Ingredients commonly used in rubber compounding can be eliminated with proper substitutions to help assure regulatory approvals.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.16.22

Software & IT

MasterControl Closes $150 Million Series A Funding Round

Will use the financing to continue to build and enhance its solutions.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.15.22

R&D & Design

Overcoming Implicit Bias in Medical Product Development

The key to overcoming bias is recognition, acknowledgment, and proactive action.

Online Exclusives Amanda Winstead, Freelance Writer 12.15.22

Software & IT

How Healthcare Systems Can Prepare for Federal Action on Medical Device Cybersecurity

Federal help is needed to combat breaches, but organizations cannot wait for the government to step in. They should act now to protect their patients.

Online Exclusives Scott Trevino, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity, TRIMEDX 12.14.22

Materials

High-Performance Materials Key to Developing Next-Gen Devices

Efforts are underway to reduce the residual stress in stainless steel products in order to improve productivity and eliminate machining scrap.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.13.22

Contract Manufacturing | Diagnostics | R&D & Design

Veranex Acquires Fusion Biotec to Accelerate Diagnostic Solutions

Fusion Biotec is a design and engineering firm for complex electromechanical diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.13.22

Materials

Drug Delivery Devices, Wearables Driving Materials Innovation

Saint Gobain is testing materials that are cost-efficient for disposable use and for long life capability.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.09.22

Materials

Cost Reductions, New Tech Driving Materials Science Innovation

Advancements are improving both surgical procedures and patient outcomes.

Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.22

Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design

SteriPack Buys Kinneir Dufort to Boost Design Capabilities

Kinneir Dufort is a U.K.-based user-centered design and product development firm.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.06.22

Software & IT

How NIST Helps Reduce the Risk of Cyberattacks in the Healthcare Sector

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s main mission is to support innovation & develop standards for technology in the U.S. that minimize risk.

Online Exclusives Paul Hafen, Cybersecurity Expert at Impero Software 12.05.22

Testing