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Facilitating Innovation for Medical Device Manufacturing

Aug 3 2011 | Articles

Laser plastic welding is helping to pave the way for a new era of medical devices. As a technique for bonding two or more thermoplastic components together, it has advantages to other methods, including cleanliness, precision, hermetic sealing, and quality controls. Moreover, laser plastic welding brings economic efficiencies, design flexibility, aesthetic welding, and new material options to the medical manufacturing industry.

Catheter-Based Products

Catheter-Based Products

May 18 | Products

Teleflex Medical OEM is a global leader in the development of catheter-based products. We can manufacture everything from precision extrusion to finished medical devices.

Full Service Design and Manufacturing

Full Service Design and Manufacturing

May 18 | Products

McLean Medical & Scientific Inc. offers design engineering, manufacturability analysis and computer-aided design. The companyalso manufactures specialty surgical instrumentation...

Electronics Contract Manufacturing Services

Electronics Contract Manufacturing Services

May 18 | Products

Benchmark provided award-winning engineering and manufacturing services for the two devices above. Pictured left is AccuVein's non-invasive medical device used to locate difficult-to-find veins.

Stratasys and Objet Agree to Combine to Create a Leader in 3D Printing and Direct Digital Manufacturing

Apr 16 | News

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and REHOVOT, ISRAEL – Stratasys, Inc., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing applications, and privately held Objet Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers for rapid prototyping, today announced that the boards of directors...

Proprietary Dip and Spray Coating Processes

Proprietary Dip and Spray Coating Processes

Mar 30 | Products

With their proprietary dip and spray coating process, Polyzen enhances product performance and allows for maintaining tight tolerances on wall thickness and other stringent specifications.

FDM Helps Acist Reimagine Manufacturing

Mar 20 | Videos

Acist uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to maximize efficiency beyond rapid prototyping. The medical device manufacturer puts 3D printed components in doctor's offices, such as the redesigned display unit on its contrast-injection system. According to CTO Ed Miller, FDM...

Axendia Seeks Industry Input on Medical Device Research Study 'Managing the Life Cycle of Medical Device Products in a Global and Outsourced Environment'

Mar 6 | News

The increasing pace of globalization and outsourcing in the Medical Device industry has created demanding challenges for brand owners, their partners, and regulators alike. Axendia is launching a new research study to identify key pain-points and innovative strategies that brand owners...

OnCore Manufacturing Announces Medical Product Design Alliance with Proven Process Medical Devices

Feb 10 | News

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OnCore Manufacturing Services, LLC, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), today announced its intention to enter into a medical product design alliance with Proven Process Medical Devices, Inc.

America Invents Act: Start Planning Now

Feb 9 | Articles

On September 16, 2011, the America Invents Act (the “Act”) was signed into law, marking arguably the most significant modification to the U.S. patent system since 1952. Although the default effective date is September 16, 2012, medical device companies should start making adjustments to their patent strategies now to better protect their investments in the future. In this article, three main modifications are discussed: the systematic change to first-to-file system; a broadening of applicable prior art; and additional patent office proceedings to challenge patentability.

Survey: Medical Device Industry Reports Healthy Sales, Ongoing BRIC Interest

Feb 9 | News

AUSTIN, Tex.—Despite a tepid economy, medical device manufacturers’ international sales growth rates continued to outpace their domestic business in 2011, demonstrating the increasingly global nature of the industry. According to a new survey of more than 2,600 medical device industry...

Which Way to Go: CE Mark or FDA Approval?

Feb 7 | Articles

Start-ups and large device makers alike have difficulty bringing new products to market without greater predictability and transparency from the FDA. According to an online survey funded by the medical technology industry’s Institute for Health Technology Studies, most medical device companies today are seeking regulatory approval and launching their products overseas first. This article will look at whether this is a good business decision for all device manufacturers.

Nortech Systems Highlights Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Expertise

Feb 3 | News

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To better serve medical device and life science manufacturers at any phase of a product’s life cycle, Nortech Systems personnel will be available to answer questions at MD&M West 2012 (Booth #1975) to be held Feb. 14-16 in Anaheim, Calif.

Company Brings Cancer Detection Test, Jobs to Hershey

Jan 31 | News

HERSHEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) prepares to welcome another international company to its thriving research facility. Based in Dunedin, New Zealand, Pacific Edge Diagnostics, Ltd., a leading developer of cancer diagnostic and prognostic...

Aptiv Solutions Selects NextDocs to Support International Biopharmaceutical and Medical Device Clinical Trials

Jan 26 | News

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextDocs Corporation, the global leader in Microsoft SharePoint based compliance software solutions for life sciences industries, announced today that Aptiv Solutions selected NextDocs’ suite of document, quality, regulatory, and clinical solutions.

Survey of Biomedical Industry CEOs Finds Lack of Investment and Regulatory Environment Threaten Future Growth and Innovation

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...

Manufacturing Growth Industries Seek Common Solutions at Mfg4

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...

Kennametal CEO Calls on Peers to Deliver the Promise of Manufacturing

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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