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From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• Taking production cost out of medical devices starts with design
  Design for manufacturing (DFM) is the engineering art of designing products iso that they’re easier to manufacture. There are multiple levels of DFM, but the one that affects our company the most is design for manufacturability for CNC machining. DFM is a process in which the manufacturer communicates with the designer to establish a technical […]
• The “6 Sciences” of micro molding
  The smallest parts often carry the greatest importance relative to the functionality and safety of a medical device. MTD Micro Molding refers to its micro molding tools – its road map to success, if you will – as the company’s “6 Sciences.” Embracing this approach can yield better long-term results, both with part functionality and […]
• “Know Thy BOM”: Best practices for transitioning from design to production
  For a medical device startup, selecting a contract manufacturer for part production can be difficult, especially if a company hasn’t done its research. Developing a detailed bill of materials positions a startup to receive high-quality quotes ahead of production. Here’s the story… You’ve spent countless hours refining your design and preparing for the manufacturing phase […]
• 3D-printed biomaterial for bone implant induces regeneration
  Engineers at Northwestern University developed a 3D-printable ink to produce synthetic bone implants that can induce bone regeneration, according to a study published yesterday in Science Translational Medicine. Ramille Shah, the lead researcher, said that their goal was to create a patient-specific, biodegradable implant for pediatric patients, who often have limited options. “Adults have more […]
• 3D Systems introduces Jaw in a Day single surgery dental rehabilitation
  3D Systems announced the launch of Jaw in a Day, the latest addition to its VSP (Virtual Surgical Planning) Reconstruction product line. Enabled by 3D Systems’ healthcare expertise and proprietary digital-to-physical workflow, this patient-specific process enables surgeons to perform a full jaw reconstruction in a single surgery. This groundbreaking capability could spare patients from months […]
• Mevion defines Adaptive IMPT with HYPERSCAN with Adaptive Aperture
  Mevion Medical Systems, a developer in compact proton therapy, is showcasing its pencil beam scanning HYPERSCAN with Adaptive Aperture at the 2016 ASTRO Annual Meeting in Boston, September 25 to 28. The advanced and unique proton micro-multileaf collimator (mMLC) technology is integrated into the MEVION S250i with HYPERSCAN, making pencil beam scanning sharper and faster […]
• Series production of decorated plastic parts with integrated sensor
  There is an increasing trend towards replacing mechanical knobs, buttons and switches in cars, household appliances and consumer electronic devices. Touch panels and displays with sensor technology are on the rise. In response to this megatrend, Leonhard Kurz has developed series-production ready solutions for the manufacture of decorated plastic components with embedded sensors. Until now, […]
• Big 100 2016: A look at the World’s 100 largest Medtech companies.
  It’s September, and here at Medical Design & Outsourcing that means it’s time for the Big 100, our annual look at the largest players in the medical technology world. Actually, around here Big 100 time started months ago, when we began scouring regulatory filings and annual reports. Here you’ll find the result, information on the […]
• Fairview Microwave releases new ruggedized VNA test cables with phase stability
  Fairview Microwave, a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, releases a new family of ruggedized VNA test cables operating up to 40 GHz. These new amplitude and phase stable ruggedized VNA test cables provide the reliable and repeatable, accurate test results that users require. Fairview’s newest lines of VNA test cables boast a maximum […]
• Smartphone-based device could detect glaucoma
  D-EYE, a developer of advanced devices for mass health screenings, is pleased to share findings from a study which shows that its groundbreaking portable imaging technology could play an important role in the detection of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a common age-related disease characterized by a buildup of pressure in the eye. If left undetected and […]
• Molex continues to bring innovative medical electronic solutions to the marketplace
  Molex, a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions, will bring its deep expertise and wide range of solutions for the medical industry to MD&M Minneapolis, September 21 to 22, booth 1949. Through its ongoing investment in research and development, as well as its strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Molex has built an extensive portfolio of capabilities […]