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. We know that precision in […]
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How Apple Rubber’s Rapid Prototyping Kept Whale Research Afloat
By John Tranquili, Materials Manager When a researcher studying beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska faced equipment failure that threatened their work, Apple Rubber’s advanced manufacturing capabilities provided the solution that allowed their critical research to continue. The Challenge: Protecting Vital Research Equipment in Extreme Conditions The harsh Alaskan environment poses significant challenges when working […]
LyondellBasell (LYB) is expanding Purell medical grade polymers in North America: Trusted solutions for everyday healthcare
When patients receive a life-saving vaccine, hydrate through an IV or rely on a diagnostic kit for fast results, few think about the polymers that make these devices possible. Yet, behind every syringe, container and inhaler lies a material science story of consistency, compliance and safety. In healthcare, the stakes are high. Materials must perform […]
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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 We Partner with the […]
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s participation in the Voluntary Improvement Program, supported by FDA
Encouraging medical-device manufacturers to go above and beyond to ensure regulatory compliance.
Partner content with ISACA. FDA studies have found that in the medical device industry, compliance alone is not enough to ensure improved quality indicators. Why? Because compliant medical-device manufacturers still report similar quality, complaint and performance issues as their uncompliant counterparts. “Part of the challenge is a cultural thing,” says Kim Kaplan, senior product manager […]
Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Protecting Medical Devices
By Derek Silva, Vice President, Marketing, Intertek As the medical device landscape evolves with increasing connectivity and technological advancements, cybersecurity has become a critical priority. Regulatory bodies worldwide are implementing stringent guidelines that require manufacturers to integrate robust cybersecurity measures into their products. This guide outlines the latest advancements in medical device cybersecurity, providing engineers, […]
The Future of Medical Devices: The Revolutionary Role of Resonetics’ Nitinol Solutions
In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical technology, the materials used to craft devices are as crucial as the innovative designs themselves. Resonetics stands at the forefront by offering advanced nitinol materials and processing that are redefining the boundaries of medical device performance and reliability. What is Nitinol? Nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium, […]
Key Risks in Medical Device Development
Understanding and mitigating these risks during medical device development can reduce your development timeline and ensure success. By Travis Schneider, Business Development Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerotech, Inc. Medical innovation is exciting. It’s thrilling to think a new therapy, device or product can improve the quality of or save lives. Who can’t get behind that? As […]
Thermoforming vs. injection molding considerations for medical robotics enclosure cost and efficiency
As the medical robotics industry continues to advance, considerations surrounding the selection of the thermoforming or injection molding process play an important role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and reliability that development teams work so hard to realize and refine. Given the complexity and cost of attaining FDA approval for a medical device, companies want […]
Expand Market Reach: Expert Insights for Global Market Access in the Electromedical Device Sector
Wireless and radio-enabled medical devices have revolutionized healthcare delivery by harnessing the power of radio frequency (RF) communication. These devices, equipped with technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular connectivity, play an important role in modern healthcare systems. From controlling and programming medical devices to remotely monitoring patients and transferring vital data, the functionalities enabled by […]
When it comes to sales, medical device teams are capable of so much more
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 […]
