Jan 11 | News
SAN FRANCISCO
– Access to capital, a burdensome and uncertain regulatory environment and lack
of innovation and productivity in research and development are the biggest
threats to the biomedical industry’s growth over the next five years, according
to biomedical company CEOs surveyed...
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Jan 11 | News
DEARBORN, Mich. – The aerospace, defense, medical and energy
industries are among the most successful sectors in manufacturing, driven by
changes in national security, an aging population, energy prices and
environmental policy. Professionals from these industries will share solutions...
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Jan 10 | News
Washington, D.C. – To deliver on the promise of
manufacturing, Kennametal Inc., Chairman, President and CEO Carlos
Cardoso will tell journalists and stakeholders during an appearance at The
National Press Club today that he and his industry peers need to more clearly
articulate their success...
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Nov 17 2011 | News
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Small Business
Innovation Research (SBIR) Program has announced the FY2012 SBIR
Phase II Bridge Award, designed to support the next stage of development
for previously funded NIH-wide SBIR Phase II projects in the areas of cancer
therapeutics...
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Nov 10 2011 | News
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Minds, Inc.
today announced the creation of Allied Minds Devices, LLC, a new subsidiary
with a unique focus on developing medical devices originating from U.S.
universities and federally funded research institutions.
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Nov 9 2011 | News
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 6th annual OCTANe
Medical Device & Investor Forum will bring together industry leaders,
entrepreneurs, and investors for an exciting two-day event with more than 600
attendees anticipated. The event will take place on November 15 and 16 in Irvine...
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Aug 15 2011 | Articles
As the marketplace and economy continue to evolve, many
engineering companies have turned to outsourcing for cost efficiency. Larry
Goch, President of Redpoint Engineering, a mechanical engineering and design
firm focusing on product design for its clients on an outsource basis,
discusses the benefits of outsourcing.
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Aug 10 2011 | Articles
Industry leaders Matt Giza, General Manger at Cogmedix, Brian Green, Engineering Manager (Texas
facility) at Suntron Corp., Eric Resnick, VP of Engineering at West Pharmaceutical Delivery Systems, Tricia Rodewald, Director of Marketing & Strategic Alliances at Pro-Dex Inc., and Jake Rost, VP/GM of Medical at Sparton Corp. offering contract manufacturing services share their thoughts and comments on topics including selection criteria, quality control assurances, and benefits of outsourcing.
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Jul 25 2011 | Articles
DiFUSION Technologies’ new interbody implants are made of
Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK, which has a modulus very similar to that of bone, along
with toughness and fatigue resistance. The implants are for intervertebral body
fusion of the thoracolumbar spine, and to be used with supplemental internal
fixation. These implants are hollow, meaning the bone can grow through the
device, and fuse the nearby bony surfaces of the vertebrae.
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Jul 25 2011 | Articles
Thanks to a special needle design from Advanced Machine
& Engineering (AME), Phoenix Medical Products has seen a 40% improvement in
production and a 10% decrease in scrap. Phoenix
can now safely rely on the AME needle sharpener for its needle design,
production, sterilization, and packaging needs.
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Jul 13 2011 | Articles
Medical device manufacturers face unprecedented pricing and
profit pressure in today’s market. Several factors shift power toward the buyer.
These include changes in the relationship between physicians, vendors, and
economic buyers, along with the emergence of third-party purchasing consultants. On
top of all of these factors, regulatory changes point to the distinct
possibility of reduced profit margins.
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Jul 13 2011 | Articles
Innovative technologies consistently emerge from the
minds of medical device design engineers, but how does one ensure that an idea
reaches the right pair of eyes to get the design from concept to product? The answer
is effective communications. Taking a page from successful public relations
campaigns, a solid foundation of market research, impactful and concise
messaging, and effective promotional tools will present potential investors and
other key decision-makers with a clear and strategic direction that can put a
new device on the fast track to success.
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Jul 13 2011 | Articles
As medical devices become more complex and offer increasingly
sophisticated user interfaces and capabilities, these devices are inevitably moving
to multicore processing. Today, ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET, and digital X-ray
systems all imply multicore processing. It is not a question of if, but of when. In
addition to all the other challenges they must face, medical device
manufacturers must ensure that their multicore systems obtain FDA and other
relevant certifications. This requirement has made many wary of multicore
systems, concerned that their complexity might jeopardize certification. OS
characteristics and features that can facilitate migration to multicore
systems, as well as the question of validating multicore systems for
certification are discussed.
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Mar 10 2011 | Articles
Outsourcing is a thriving aspect of the medical device
manufacturing landscape. However, these partnerships have developed from
different “generations.” This article highlights the three generations of
current outsourcing partnerships and gives insight into what the fourth
generation will likely bring for both OEMs and their partners.
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Jan 31 2011 | Perspectives
For your area of the industry, what is your best recommendation for getting a medical device to market faster?
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Dec 17 2010 | News
The Medical Electronic Device Conference & Expo (MEDCon), being held May 16 - 18, 2011 at Navy Pier in Chicago focuses on
specific needs of electrical and design engineers for medical devices.
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Dec 16 2010 | Perspectives
For your area of the industry, what is your best recommendation for getting a medical device to market faster? Heather
Dunn, Director of Engineering, CIRTEC Medical Systems: CIRTEC Medical Systems is commonly requested to perform
accelerated product developments for our clients. The CIRTEC approach in those
situations involves a few key tactics.
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