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…
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Architecting for Change: Embracing a Platform Approach
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.
Metrics that Matter for Quality Manufacturing
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.
New EU Medical Device Regulations May Impact Your Business
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…
Designing Medical Devices with Multiphysics Simulation
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 […]
Insights Into Drug Delivery Device Manufacturing From Development Through Commercialization
Biologics and other targeted therapies are creating opportunities for innovative device solutions to meet the needs of the formulations as well as specific patient groups. These therapies may require lower annual volumes, and the device manufacturing strategy must fit commercial expectations at those volumes. Optimal manufacturing solutions should mitigate risk while meeting the quality, financial, […]
The Evolving Role of Thermoforming Suppliers in Medical Packaging Design
Today’s medical device OEMs need thermoforming partners to take on expanded roles in packaging design, development and testing. By providing full-service capabilities, thermoformers can enable optimized sterile medical packaging fit for purpose, which may be more sustainable, and can even play a big part in a device’s functionality.
Micro Molding with Bioabsorbables: Not Your Average Thermoplastics
This whitepaper explores Micro Molding with Bioabsorbables. Across the board with plastics, the rules are different when you mold it so small. But when it comes to bioabsorbable resins, they require a much more extensive and specialized approach than thermoplastics. By learning how processing bioabsorbables differs from thermoplastics, medical OEMs can understand the key factors […]
M2M Communication Considerations in Medical Device Development
Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) refers to the sharing of information between two devices. It is a key component in the rapidly growing “Internet of Things” (IoT), the increasing connectivity of devices in the home, workspaces, industry, and beyond. M2M communication can be as simple as the unidirectional transfer of data or as complex as multiplexed signals […]
What You Need to Know About the ISO 13485:2016 Update
ISO 13485:2016: An Introduction The international standard ISO 13485 governs the manufacture of medical devices. The first edition was published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1996. The ISO currently reviews standards at least every five years to determine whether they need to be updated. The first update to ISO 13485 was released […]
Building Safety and Security into Connected Medical Devices
Medical devices are being designed to encapsulate virtually all of the functionality and complexity within the software. Considering today’s technologically advanced threat landscape, building in safety and security has never been more important. Cyber-criminals are using vulnerable network connected medical devices as a gateway to install malware on hospital networks. It is essential for manufacturers […]