Articles
ControlPanelGRC Gets to the Heart of Abiomed’s GRC Requirements
April 28, 2010 11:37 am | by Abiomed, Inc. | CommentsControlPanelGRC, as second-generation software, has not only helped Abiomed automate its governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) efforts; it is also helping them streamline their business processes overall, which has been an unexpected but welcome additional benefit.
Speed: Today’s Manufacturing Competitive Edge
April 28, 2010 5:09 am | by Adept Technology, Inc. | CommentsEver since the Venice Arsenal started mass producing ships in what some refer to as the world’s first factory back in the 13th century, manufacturers have been driven by the need for speed. Manufacturing speed, that is.
Perspectives on Medical Electronics
April 8, 2010 1:12 pm | Drc-Metrigraphics, Texas Instruments Inc. | CommentsThe role of electronics in medical devices has evolved tremendously over the last several decades and continues to integrate into more products as the industry moves forward.
Singapore: Gateway to Asia
April 6, 2010 5:08 am | by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief | CommentsBy Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief Last month, I had a fantastic opportunity to visit Singapore to see several medical device suppliers and outsourcing service providers. It was a country I knew very little about and had simply grouped in with the rest of Asia as a low labor market for manufacturing.
The QL Care Analyzer: A Leap Forward in POC Diagnostics
April 6, 2010 5:08 am | CommentsIn an effort to ensure more timely and accurate diagnoses for a wide array of medical conditions, cutting-edge technology is being harnessed to set a new standard in point-of-care (POC) immunoassay testing.
Using Dry Lubricants to Address Stacked Tolerances
April 6, 2010 5:07 am | CommentsAddressing tolerances is something with which most design engineers developing medical devices are familiar. The challenge can be even greater when dealing with stacked tolerances.
Making the Case for Enclosures
April 6, 2010 5:07 am | CommentsThe Project: An enclosure was needed for a power source that aided surgeons with a very delicate procedure.
Perspectives on New Materials, Part II
March 23, 2010 9:59 am | Pexco, LLC | CommentsNew developments in material technology are critical to innovations across all industries, including medical device technology. Therefore, it is crucial for designers to stay abreast of the most recent advances that could benefit their upcoming products.
Perspectives on New Materials, Part I
March 23, 2010 9:59 am | Memry Corp. | CommentsNew developments in material technology are critical to innovations across all industries, including medical device technology. Therefore, it is crucial for designers to stay abreast of the most recent advances that could benefit their upcoming products.
Adhesive Ushers Intelligent, Transdermal Drug Delivery
March 23, 2010 9:58 am | by Shirley Monte | CommentsThe Challenge: An adhesive that would adhere to the body for three to seven days was needed for a transdermal drug delivery patch.
The Quest to Replace Plasticized PVC Tubes
March 23, 2010 9:58 am | by Kyle Rhodes, Nadine Blaesing, and Rory Wolf | Dymax Corporation | CommentsThere is a growing interest within the medical device community to replace plasticized PVC tubing with more environmentally friendly and less potentially harmful alternatives. However, bonding these different materials for traditional applications can prove challenging.
Medical Manufacturers Drawn to Fast Growth of Combination Products
March 23, 2010 9:58 am | by Mark Paulsen | CommentsBy Mark Paulsen Examples of miniature silicone combination products Combination products are a rapidly growing segment of the healthcare market that has attracted the interest of a growing number of medical device manufacturers.
Rethinking the Standard Device Pre-Clinical Testing Paradigm for Combination Products
March 23, 2010 9:58 am | by Drs. Donald F. Palme II and Linda Hansen | WuXi AppTec | CommentsTraditional testing procedures are satisfactory for the majority of today's medical devices. However, with combination products, testing can become a significantly greater challenge.
Validation: Does the Supplier Share Your Interpretation?
March 23, 2010 9:58 am | by Dana Schramm | CommentsValidation is a critical element in medical device manufacturing success, but what if a supply
Battling Infection at the Material Level
January 26, 2010 8:34 am | by Michael F. Adams, Khristine L. Carroll, and Harold Garey | CommentsHospital-borne infection is always a concern to healthcare professionals as the result can lead to increased care costs, increased hospital stay, and even patient death. In order to help combat this critical problem, one company has focused on combating these infections at the material stage.
