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 […]
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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 […]
Hobson & Motzer: Investing in the Future
An Early Adopter Innovation is in Connecticut-based Hobson & Motzer’s DNA. Throughout the precision metal manufacturer’s 110-year history, the ability to respond to changing demands and market conditions, and to leverage evolving technologies has set it apart in the manufacturing world. “We were early adopters of jig boring, visual grinding, EDM, and wire” says company […]
You’ve Got Data. Is It Helping or Hurting?
By Bob Steller, Industry Principal – Life Sciences Opportunity could be staring you in the face, but you might not recognize it. As a Life Sciences company, you have so much data. Are you making the best use of it? I was recently talking to a customer who has 90 reports, but most of the information […]
Cordis high resolution electronic proportional pressure controls
Precise, linear pressure control within a closed-loop system with ultra-high resolution and repeatability The Clippard Cordis is a revolutionary microcontroller primed for escape velocity from a proportional control market that has grown stagnant. Built with the highest quality Clippard proportional valves at its heart, the Cordis is designed to outperform the competition in every way. With […]
Additive Manufacturing Makes Complex, First-in-Industry Medical Devices Possible
Many innovative, next-generation medical devices and components can only be made with additive manufacturing By Tyler Stark, Senior Director of Additive Manufacturing and Innovation, Spectrum Plastics Group Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, comprises an innovative suite of advanced technologies that enable the fabrication of a variety of components and products, with remarkably […]
Fisher Wallace completes $2.5 million investment from SHUFL Capital
A Pioneer of Prescription Wearables By Kelly Roman, CEO & Co-Founder Fisher Wallace Laboratories, the market leader in prescription wearable technology for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, recently announced the closing of a funding round that will provide the company with $2.5M of capital to pursue its growth strategy. The round was led by SHUFL […]
Laser manufacturing of high-precision medical products
By Matthew Nipper, Spectrum Plastics Group, Director of Engineering Laser micromachining is among the highest-precision processes utilized in medical device manufacturing. In fact, lasers are often the only option capable of producing certain delicate features, especially in thin or sensitive materials. Lasers can cut micron-sized features quickly with sub-micron tolerances, without defects—thereby reducing or eliminating […]
