By John Crowder, VP, Healthcare Practice Over the past several years, we’ve seen a tremendous number of providers transition to customer-facing roles in medical devices. As technology advances and more specialized tools become available, clinicians can speak effectively about the use of these solutions in a way that lay people can’t. After all, they’ve been […]
Metal Stamping for High-Volume, High-Precision, Medical Components & Assemblies
Precision in Practice—Results in Performance
In the world of medical device manufacturing, precision is paramount. From general surgical instruments to complex endoscopic stapling devices and robotic surgical systems, the quality and accuracy of the components they are comprised of directly impacts performance, safety, and most importantly, the patient. One manufacturing technique that continues to play a crucial role in meeting […]
Medical Device Design Transfer to Manufacturing
Experts tips to help streamline the process
By Doug Browne, Director of Mechanical Engineering & Design Transfer This Design and Development Transfer interactive checklist is intended to capture and guide the roles and responsibilities associated with driving Product Development from early prototyping of concepts to clinical builds and into manufacturing for volume production. Part 1 of this document will be used to […]
Trusted Medical Industry Partners
Trusted Medical Industry Partners At Apple Rubber, we understand the medical industry’s need for precision, dependability, and adherence to the highest of standards. When the success or failure of a life-saving medication, vaccine, medical material, or piece of equipment can depend on the effectiveness of a single sealing device, failure just isn’t an option. How […]
Benchmarks, Pitfalls, and Proactive Considerations for Exceptional DFM in Precision Metal Components
Design for manufacturability (DFM) is a critical aspect of precision metal components, as it directly impacts the quality, cost, and efficiency of the manufacturing process. We’re discussing four important benchmarks for exceptional DFM in precision metal forming, listing the biggest pitfalls to avoid, followed with proactive tips for DFM success. Four Important Benchmarks for Exceptional […]
Introduce New Drug Delivery Medical Devices with Lower Risk and Higher ROI
Manufacturing automation is crucial to achieving the precision, quality, and volume required in the medical device industry. Advanced robotics, AI, modular designs, and wireless technology offer the opportunity for dramatic improvements in efficiency and quality control, but leveraging these new technologies requires specific expertise. Most Medtech companies specialize in bringing life-changing products to market, not […]
Defining Modern Day “Quality Assurance” for Medical Devices
By Derek Silva, Vice President, Marketing, Intertek There once was a day when a product might have been deemed “quality checked” if a tiny paper slip fell out of its packaging, saying “Tested by Number 9”. The scrutiny back then, you could argue, was a bit less meticulous than desired. Fast forward to nearly a […]
A Point Well Made
The manufacturing of a perfect bone needle.
The need for trusted, high-quality bone needles is common. Finding a specialized needle that specifically matches your requirements can be a challenge because the procedural outcome, ease of use, and patient and clinician comfort is greatly impacted by the needle’s point geometry, cannula design and handle ergonomics. Trusted, high-quality needles are required for interventional procedures […]
Contract Product Design & Development: Choose a Partner Based on Expertise
In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical device design and development, one of the most important decisions that companies will face is whether to do product development in-house or contract the process to an outside firm. Bringing a new device to market is a complex lifecycle that demands expertise, precision, and adherence to rigorous regulatory […]
Choosing a Partner for Precision Medical Device Components
A Customer Perspective on the First Step Difference for NPD
Three years ago, we launched our First Step program at Hobson & Motzer, our project-based rapid precision prototyping and new product development (NPD) platform. It was a natural progression to the work we had been doing with major medical device OEMs for over a century in precision metal components. Customers in advanced industries have expressed […]
Top 3 Reasons Why Your Medical Device Needs a Clinical Trial
Regulations for research involving devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and digital therapeutics differ from those governing pharmaceutical development. While drugs require Phase I-III clinical trials—and are also subject to post-approval tracking—digital therapeutics, devices, and IVDs may be able to leverage bench testing, animal studies, pilot studies, and training sets. These are usually followed by validation […]
