Tapping 3D Printing Opportunities in Med-Tech

By Sangita Viswanathan

…manufacturing techniques. For instance, Snyder provides the example of a hip implant, which features a highly articulated surface that can help with bone growth. “An implant with this level of…

…manufacturing techniques. For instance, Snyder provides the example of a hip implant, which features a highly articulated surface that can help with bone growth. “An implant with this level of…

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“Med-tech Innovation Happening at Speed of Technology, not Healthcare”

By Sangita Viswanathan

…addressing features, functions and pricing, all forcing companies to reevaluate their business models in these emerging markets. Also, as the U.S. is moving toward a single payer system and aligning…

…addressing features, functions and pricing, all forcing companies to reevaluate their business models in these emerging markets. Also, as the U.S. is moving toward a single payer system and aligning…

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4 QFD Tips for Emerging Medical Device Technology

…particularly true when you’re coming out with the next ultrasound probe, and you need to know what shape, ergonomic features, BoM cost, and ultrasound frequency is needed for your target…

…particularly true when you’re coming out with the next ultrasound probe, and you need to know what shape, ergonomic features, BoM cost, and ultrasound frequency is needed for your target…

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Compliance Management for Medical Devices

…information Easily integrates globally dispersed compliance activities into a single seamless, easy-to-use system Features include a single source of product and process knowledge that enables: Automatic device master record (DMR)…

…information Easily integrates globally dispersed compliance activities into a single seamless, easy-to-use system Features include a single source of product and process knowledge that enables: Automatic device master record (DMR)…

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Fine Laser Cutting for Medical Components

By Geoff Shannon

…microseconds and a frequency around 3000 Hz is a good starting point. Cut features The laser excels in tube cutting single sided features such as holes and slots, off-axes geometries,…

…microseconds and a frequency around 3000 Hz is a good starting point. Cut features The laser excels in tube cutting single sided features such as holes and slots, off-axes geometries,…

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Robert Charles, Director and Principal Engineer, Farm

Creative Prototyping for Medical Device Product Development

…match all of these features in one prototype. Consider performing secondary processes like machining or painting parts to improve tolerances or appearance. Another option is to build multiple prototypes for…

…match all of these features in one prototype. Consider performing secondary processes like machining or painting parts to improve tolerances or appearance. Another option is to build multiple prototypes for…

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Micro Molding – It’s Not Just About the Size

By Sangita Viswanathan

…more than size. We believe true micro-molding is also defined in terms of micro-features or complex geometries. It’s one thing to mold something small, it’s another thing to mold a…

…more than size. We believe true micro-molding is also defined in terms of micro-features or complex geometries. It’s one thing to mold something small, it’s another thing to mold a…

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Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine, President, Devine Guidance International
Devine Guidance

Who Wants Clean Air and Water?

By Dr. Christopher Joseph Devine

…is prudent to ask your suppliers for chemical and physical analysis reports. If a machined component or an injection-molded part has critical features, you are going to want to ensure…

…is prudent to ask your suppliers for chemical and physical analysis reports. If a machined component or an injection-molded part has critical features, you are going to want to ensure…

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Recognizing the Value of PLM in Health Sciences

…current business demands.  Since many of their devices and services are increasingly being commoditized, today’s manufacturers understand the need to differentiate their products on the basis of features, design and…

…current business demands.  Since many of their devices and services are increasingly being commoditized, today’s manufacturers understand the need to differentiate their products on the basis of features, design and…

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