Over the past 18 months, Hobson & Motzer has significantly elevated its inspection and metrology capabilities. This runs parallel the company’s historical pattern of advancing technology by consistently adding the latest manufacturing equipment and process capabilities. In med device, the cadence of innovation and breakthroughs in device technology requires highly capable, innovative suppliers. Not only […]
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The Future Outlook After Facing Forced Change
A Company’s Retrospective By Hobson & Motzer Countless elements of life, work, relationships, community have been tested—literally and figuratively—these past couple of years. It’s an understatement to say that we have all been challenged, and ultimately, changed by it all. It’s well recognized that psychological flexibility and the ability to generate multiple coping strategies play […]
Micro medical manufacturing tolerances: Achieving high-resolution, ultra-precise features
Manufacturing precise miniature plastic parts is the result of exact tooling execution. By understanding the tolerances of both micro tooling and micro injection molding, it’s possible to achieve a high level of repeatability and part accuracy for even the most advanced micro medical devices. MICRO TOOLING Equipment Capabilities The mold is the enabler for manufacturing […]
Precision Molding: Getting it Right the First Time
How to find the right partner Precision injection molding ensures a molded component is repeatable every time, from lot to lot, regardless of the annual production volumes. However, not every molder provides the same level of experience or awareness and is able to fully embrace the use of scientific molding principles in the pursuit of […]
Medical Device Design: The Benefits of Partnering Early with an Expert Textile Supplier
Medical textiles are critical components of implantable medical devices. Whether they’re designed for cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedic, or neurovascular applications, implantable medical devices rely on many components that work together synchronously to enable and enhance patient quality of life. How do medical textiles fit into the big picture?
Hiring Champagne Talent on a Beer Budget
Tips for Hiring Top Talent You get what you pay for. Isn’t that the truth? Sure, we’ve all scored a deal here or there (like when your neighbor moves and offers you his nearly new Peleton for cheap), but by and large, haven’t we all learned this lesson the hard way at some point in […]
The Evolution of Home Healthcare
by Clarissa Benfield, Global Director of Medical & Laboratory Equipment, Intertek Medical devices have been used in the home for many years to monitor vital statistics such as weight, blood pressure, fluid intake, oxygen saturation rate, etc. For many reasons, the market for these and other home-use medical devices has grown significantly, especially within the […]
Building it better — One component at a time
At Argon Custom Products Solutions, Every New Project Is A Challenge To Build It Better. Founded in 1972, Argon Medical Devices has long been recognized for their technical expertise in the design and manufacturing of disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. For clients who seek to improve device quality, Argon Custom […]
The Engineer: A Guiding Force in New Product Development for Med Device
Let’s start by stating the obvious: collaboration, thoughtful insight, and clear communication are key factors in any project’s success and are especially vital in any new product development (NPD). These elements ensure that all stakeholders involved are informed and understand the shared vision, the timeline, and the deliverables of the project. Having a solid foundation […]
How to leverage a supplier partner for change validation
By By Dan Aicher, CEO, EmbedTek, LLC Supply chain disruptions are forcing an inordinate amount of change to critical components of medical devices. The burden placed on medical device OEMs to validate these changes distracts engineering, quality, and operations teams from more strategic activities. Reacting to an unpredictable supply chain endangers new development as well […]
Sensor technology for medical devices: How fiber optic and electromechanical sensors can be used to improve patient outcomes
Medical procedures continue to advance with the development of new technology and manufacturing capabilities. These advancements led to a need for more device feedback and data during procedures to help guide clinicians to more successful patient outcomes. There are several different types of sensors that can be integrated into medical devices to measure critical inputs […]
