Full Service Contract Manufacturing

5 Ways to Turn a Medical Supply Chain into a Competitive Advantage

May 9, 2013 2:25 pm | by Greg Thompson, Vice President of Engineering, Sanmina | Blogs | Comments

Design engineers are charged with creating reliable, high quality, safe medical devices that easily (and quickly) pass U.S. FDA and other geographies’ regulatory requirements. Because of the unique challenges that a medical device OEM must overcome to stay competitive, more and more OEMs are choosing to outsource manufacturing.

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Minnetronix Names Phil Ankeny Chief Financial Officer

March 27, 2013 9:51 am | by The Associated Press | Minnetronix, Inc. | News | Comments

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 27, 2013--Minnetronix, Inc., a medical device design, manufacturing and IP innovation services firm, announced today that Phil Ankeny will join the company as Chief Financial Officer beginning April 1, 2013.

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Perspectives on Industry Insight, Part II

January 17, 2013 12:00 am | by MDT Staff | Minifab | Articles | Comments

Would you please comment on the medical device industry as we move into 2013? Contract manufacturing continues to shift from just “manufacturing” to include a full road map of your finished products, including design, test, manufacturability, and distribution.

LISTED UNDER: Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Clinical Testing | Component Testing

Perspectives on Industry Insight, Part I

January 16, 2013 12:00 am | by MDT Staff | Syspro | Articles | Comments

Would you please comment on the medical device industry as we move into 2013? The need for medical device manufacturers to have product recall plans in place was reaffirmed by the release of the latest figures on medical device unit recalls. According to the quarterly ExpertRECALL Index released August 22, 2012, over 123 million medical device units were recalled in the second quarter of 2012...

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5 Key Considerations for Working with Biomedical Textiles

January 2, 2013 4:28 pm | by Todd Blair | Articles | Comments

As concerns over many implant materials, including metals, grow, medical device engineers are increasingly looking to biomedical textiles to aid in device design and implant performance. The advantages for more biomimetic functions are vast, but in order to satisfy performance requirements, there are a number of key considerations engineers must be prepared to address. Every decision, from biomaterial selection to processing technique, must be carefully assessed by a contract manufacturing partner with specialized medical textile expertise to develop a device that both delivers clinically and meets all compliance standards for regulatory approval.

LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Nonwovens | Wovens

Engineering, Prototyping, and Contract Manufacturing Services

December 21, 2012 10:15 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | Comments

OSI OptoElectronics, an OSI Systems Company, global suppliers of high performing standard and OEM photodiodes, high power light sources, optoelectronic components, and value-added assemblies, announces expanded contract manufacturing capabilities.

LISTED UNDER: Electromedical Contract Manufacturing | Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Prototyping

Precision Molded Medical Components and Assemblies

December 20, 2012 10:43 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | Comments

Medical equipment manufacturers seeking a qualified manufacturing partner will find this brochure particularly useful. It details Minnesota Rubber and Plastics’ 65 years of experience in the medical components...

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Medical Murray, Inc. Opens New Design and Development Facility in Charlotte, NC

November 8, 2012 11:57 am | by Medical Murray | News | Comments

Medical Murray proudly announces the opening of its new design and development facility located in Charlotte, North Carolina. “We are excited to move forward with our plans to open a new Charlotte facility, which will allow us to better service our new and existing customers in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic,” said Phillip Leopold, President of Medical Murray.

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Redbird Medical Introduces All-Encompassing Medical Contract Manufacturing Services

October 31, 2012 12:33 pm | News | Comments

Redbird Medical, a contract manufacturer for the life science and health care industries, today announces the launch of its robust, customizable services benefiting companies in need of manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and supply chain management. As an affiliate company of The Phoenix Group with world-class infrastructure already in place, Redbird Medical’s processes...

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EMS Capabilities for Medical Devices

October 26, 2012 10:45 am | Suntron Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

Suntron Corporation, a leader in integrated electronics manufacturing systems (EMS) and embedded computing solutions, announces that it will showcase its capabilities for the medical industry...

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Roundtable Q&A: Machining

October 17, 2012 5:06 pm | by Marty Cavegn, Steve Dicke, Pete Marut, and Trisha Mowry | Metal Craft Machine & Engineering | Articles | Comments

Representatives from machining companies serving the medical device community respond to questions including, " Why are machined components still a viable part option for medical devices over cheaper plastic ones?" " How have newer metals enhanced machined component offerings for medical device designers?" and " What impact have coatings made on the additional value machined components can offer?"

LISTED UNDER: Electrical Discharge Machining | Laser Machining | Micro-machining

Thogus Launches Jalex, a Medical Device Company

October 15, 2012 4:15 pm | by Thogus | News | Comments

Thogus, a 62-year old custom injection molder expands services to include rapidly developing medical device market. JALEX Medical, LLC will focus exclusively on biomedical engineering, product development and regulatory/quality assistance. JALEX joins Thogus and Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (rp+m) under the same roof, fostering accelerated product design through complete production.

LISTED UNDER: Regulatory Affairs | Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Design Services

Roundtable Q&A: Contract Manufacturing

October 11, 2012 5:01 pm | by Mike Gaul, Al Hoffmann, Ruben Macias Jr., Tim Nakari, Chris Paolo, and Mike Treadway | Sparton Medical | Articles | Comments

Representatives from contract manufacturing companies serving the medical device community respond to questions including, "What is your best recommendation to ensure clear communication between the CM and the OEM?" "How do you alleviate concerns of the potential for you to work with a customer’s competitor?" and "How do OEMs benefit from CMs who develop products for other industries outside of medical?"

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Helix Medical, a Freudenberg Company, Opens a New Manufacturing Facility in Costa Rica

September 25, 2012 10:49 am | by PRNewswire | News | Comments

Helix Medical, LLC, a global supplier of medical components and devices, opened its newest facility in Alajuela, Costa Rica, just outside of San Jose. The new 17,300 square foot operation presents a $4M investment and is expected to employ some 60 people by next year.

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Medical Manufacturing Innovations (MMI Toronto) 2012 Unveils Engaging Conference and Education Program

September 21, 2012 11:44 am | News | Comments

One-of-a-kind industry event Medical Manufacturing Innovations (MMI Toronto) 2012, which takes place October 24-25 at the International Centre, Hall 6, in Mississauga, has unveiled a dynamic and engaging conference line-up. Building New Lungs: Biologics and Biomechanic Devices is the title of the opening presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Shaf Keshavjee.

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