There are four key enabling technologies that are helping power the growth of digital transformation.These technologies include: IoT devices, artificial intelligence, big data and elastic cloud computing. At Catalyst UX, one of the leading UX firms for medical and life sciences, we have seen substantial growth of digital transformation in IoT-connected devices and AI-related skills. […]

Every year at Catalyst UX we do a roundup of what we see as the top UX trends for the coming year. Our picks are basedon experience we have with our clients in medical and life sciences, financial services and other work in IoT and cloud. Largely, UX trends are driven by macro changes in […]

Designing and manufacturing medical and life sciences devices is always a challenge. Linear motion components with the required form, fit, and function are often vital parts of these devices. Most such components are bought off the shelf. But what if standard linear motion products don’t work, or don’t fit, or can’t deliver quite the right […]

Active implantable medical devices(AIMDs) are complex products subject to rigorous regulatory standards by authorities across the globe. With both implantable and non‐implantable factors, as well as EMC and wireless considerations, manufacturers have a lengthy list of standards to know and to which they must comply. It is important to know which standards and requirements apply […]

As the May 2020 deadline approaches, manufacturers and suppliers are forced to comply or be faced with major implications on their business. The following report outlines a path to compliance and how to: Identify if your company is on course for compliance Manage the 11 new label elements on a global scale Overcome the challenges […]

Precise miniature plastic parts are 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. Download the white paper from MTD Micromolding to learn more…

How to Thrive in a Digital Era. As new innovations become more critical to business success, organizations must contend with the challenge of updating legacy technologies. “Architecting for Change: Embracing a Platform Approach” demonstrates how adopting a cloud-based quality platform allows your business to grow and adapt with the changes ahead.

MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence delivers results. Life sciences manufacturers are seeing some eye-opening improvements, like 80% faster post-production review and release times. Read Metrics That Matter for Quality Manufacturing to learn how.

The new European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will impact medical device manufacturers’ product-development timelines. All companies intending to sell their devices in Europe must understand the new MDR and how it differs from the previous directives, especially in terms of new biocompatibility standard requirements. Download the white paper to learn more…

This case study shares insights from engineers at Abbott Technologies on how they use multiphysics simulation to model left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) to improve the outlook and quality of life for patients with heart failure. Read on to learn how simulation software allowed Abbott to evaluate the structural integrity of the external controller of […]