Republicans reaped nearly $3.3 million in federal political contributions from the medtech industry in the 2017-18 election cycle, compared with $1.85 million for Democrats, according to data collected by the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonprofit campaign finance watchdog group. Medtech has “historically been a little more Republican than the average industry,” said Andrew Mayersohn, committees researcher […]
Senators question basis for FDA’s digital health pre-cert pilot
Three Democratic senators representing major high tech and medtech hubs in the United States are questioning the statutory basis of FDA’s new pilot program for digital health product precertification. “We support FDA’s efforts to update the medical device review regime to better accommodate digital health devices and believe that it is an important step in ensuring that […]
Gerresheimer revenues up 6.7% in Q3
Gerresheimer AG’s revenue grew 6.7% year-over-year during its third quarter — with adjusted earnings up 2% — as medical plastic systems continued to be a revenue growth driver, especially due to the company’s U.S. inhaler project. Revenues for the quarter ended Aug. 31 were 353.7 million euros (equivalent to $399.7 million), up from 331.5 million euros ($374.6 […]
FDA to revamp medtech cybersecurity — with your help
FDA recently announced that it is taking additional steps to boost medtech cybersecurity, and it’s seeking outside help to do. The agency will soon release a new draft of its premarket guidance document to combat the growing threat of cyber attacks. In addition, the agency announced multiple partnerships with manufacturers, hospitals and more — as […]
HHS’s healthcare startups tour is coming to Minnesota next week
[Image courtesy of Google Maps] The University of Minnesota and the Medical Alley Association will host the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for a “Healthcare Startup Day Minnesota” event on Oct. 15. The event, which will be held at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, will be HHS representatives’ sixth stop […]
Rethink Robotics closes its doors
Rethink Robotics, the Boston, Mass.-based maker of collaborative robots Baxter and Sawyer, shut its doors today. Rethink was founded in 2008 and raised nearly $150 million to date, according to Crunchbase. It’s last round of funding was an $18 million Series E in August 2017. Rethink Robotics CEO Scott Eckert confirmed the news via email…
Novanta spends nearly $46 million on rest of Laser Quantum
Novanta (Nasdaq: NOVT) has spent nearly $46 million to buy the remaining 24% of Laser Quantum, which supplies solid-state continuous wave lasers, femtosecond lasers and optical light engines to medical market OEMs. Novanta (Bedford, Mass.) previously increased its equity stake in Lasser Quantum (Machester, U.K.) to 76% in January 2017. Get the full story on our sister […]
Carbon inks production partner deals with injection molders, urethane casters
Carbon — the 3D printing technology company — said today that it has rapidly grown its Carbon Production Network to more than 20 companies after adding a host of injection molders and urethane casters. New additions include Bright Plastics, Dependable Plastics, Diversified Plastics Inc., Element Packaging, Gallagher Corporation, Nicolet Plastics, Prattville Machine & Tool, and Resolution Medical. Get the full story on our […]
BMF Material Technology to use Onshape software for high-precision manufacturing
BMF Material Technology, a provider of micro/nano-scale 3D printing and precision manufacturing, has picked up Onshape’s 3D cloud CAD platform, the companies said today. Officials at BMF (Shenzhen City, China) think Cambridge, Mass.–based Onshape‘s real-time data management platform will enable them to speed up collaboration and communication with customers, helping them optimize their CAD models. Micro/nano-scale […]
Resolution Medical inks 3D printing partnership with Carbon
Resolution Medical recently announced that it has reached a deal with 3D printer company Carbon to be its first Midwest production partner solely focused on medical devices. Silicon Valley–based Carbon through its proprietary Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology combines light and oxygen to rapidly make products from programmable and biocompatible liquid resins. Parts literally rise […]
PCI Pharma Services to buy Sherpa Clinical Packaging
PCI Pharma Services has agreed to acquire clinical supply services provider Sherpa Clinical Packaging, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. San Diego–based Sherpa is a provider of clinical trial material management services for clinical studies phases I through IV, with expertise in packaging, labeling, distribution, storage and returns and […]
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