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PLM Software Enables Better Decision Making in Product Development

PLM Software Enables Better Decision Making in Product Development

Apr 25 | Products

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, today announced the latest release of Teamcenter® software, the world’s most widely used PLM system.

Kalypso Launches Rapid Deployment PLM Solution for Medical Device Industry

Oct 25 2011 | News

BEACHWOOD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kalypso, the world’s premier innovation consulting firm, announces the launch of PLM Vivo for Medical Device, a pre-configured product lifecycle management (PLM) solution designed for rapid implementation in medical device companies.

Product Lifecycle Management Solution Boasts a Browser-Based Platform

Product Lifecycle Management Solution Boasts a Browser-Based Platform

Apr 22 2011 | Products

Omnify Software, a leading provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for electronic, medical, mechanical, and defense manufacturers, announces the next generation Empower PLM solution, version 5.0.

Machine Vision Software Enables Faster, More Flexible Solutions

Machine Vision Software Enables Faster, More Flexible Solutions

Mar 23 2011 | Products

PPT Vision introduces Impact 10.1, the latest release of its standard machine vision software designed to create the fastest, most flexible machine vision inspection solutions.

Call for speakers to present at IQPC’s MEDCon, the Medical Electronic Device Conference and Expo

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.

Embedded Opportunity: Dynamics of Medical Device Evolution Driving Need for Static Analysis

Aug 26 2010 | White Papers

Evolving end-user expectations for differentiated software functionality, sustained time-to-market, and cost pressures continue to fuel new software development within embedded devices. Time-to-market and cost considerations will continue to drive embedded systems manufacturers to utilize international engineering resources and legacy code assets whenever efficient and economical.

Advanced CNC Machining Allows for Dramatic Improvements in R&D and Production Output for Surgical Toolmaker

Advanced CNC Machining Allows for Dramatic Improvements in R&D and Production Output for Surgical Toolmaker

Aug 25 2010 | Articles

The Stryker Corporation’s highly specialized System 6 power tools, which include high-precision handheld devices such as oscillating bone saws, demand frequent manufacturing requirements for low quantities of these devices. This presents an ongoing challenge for the Production Group’s management team at the company’s main manufacturing location in Kalamazoo. The location is also home to the company’s Experimental Group, which investigates new technologies, advanced materials, and various manufacturing protocols in an effort to maintain optimal productivity for the company. Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) protocols are strategized here as well.

PLC Medical Systems Implements Omnify Software as Core of Quality Management System

Aug 19 2010 | Articles

Challenge: Homegrown Access database to manage product data PLC Medical Systems Inc. a medical technology company specializing in innovative technologies for the cardiac and vascular markets, was managing product data with a homegrown Access database system. Requiring a great deal of manual intervention and paper processes, something as small as a change in a Quality document required the document to be printed out, old documents pulled from a folder and put in the new version, and then brought from person to person (engineering, quality control, operations) for sign-off. This setup did not have the proper tracking for who was actually trained on a certain procedure, or who signed off on an Engineering Change Order (ECO) and when. In addition, it did not allow PLC to capture employee product knowledge should someone leave.

Utilizing ERP and PLM Technologies

Aug 11 2010 | Articles

Medical Device Manufacturers’ business needs have changed significantly over the past several years, evolving the roles that technology plays within their manufacturing process. Two key technologies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), have developed into critical success factors for these manufacturers.

Enabling 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

May 14 2010 | White Papers

This whitepaper describes the requirements for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance at a high level and discusses how Epicor enables FDA regulated manufacturers to fulfill these demands.

Omnify Empower Mitigates CAPA Woes

Omnify Empower Mitigates CAPA Woes

May 5 2010 | Articles

Omnify's robust software suite aligns PLM with quality measures to achieve FDA compliance.

Medical Components Manufacturer upgrades to OpenDMIS Software

Medical Components Manufacturer upgrades to OpenDMIS Software

May 5 2010 | Articles

An unfavorable experience with PCDMIS software upgrading, led Connecticut precision CNC machining company, Tomz Corporation, to purchase a new Wenzel machine with OpenDMIS software.

Leverage On-Board Intelligence to Add More Value to Hospitals

Apr 30 2010 | Articles

Hospitals are under increasing pressure to become more cost-effective and get more “patient throughput” with the equipment and resources that they have. One way of achieving this is the advancement of on-board device intelligence, as discussed in the following article.

Three-Month Free Trial of WINCAPS III Offline Programming Software Available

Three-Month Free Trial of WINCAPS III Offline Programming Software Available

Aug 28 2009 | Design Notes

DENSO Robotics is offering a three-month free trial of its WINCAPS III offline programming software, available on the company's website. The software saves users valuable development time by allowing them to program a robot on an offline computer.

Design Talk: Software Solutions Address Changing Industry Needs

Design Talk: Software Solutions Address Changing Industry Needs

Nov 10 2008 | Articles

By Randy Flamm Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the world’s most competitive and highly regulated industries where success hinges on time-to-market and traceability.

Sounding Off on ERP/CRM Software

Sounding Off on ERP/CRM Software

Nov 5 2007 | Articles

The Project: Find an ERP software solution that will enhance operational efficiency while also reducing costs. The Solution: Syspro’s integrated ERP/CRM offering provides a robust package that satisfies the requirements while also helping to facilitate regulatory compliance.

Spell Checking Software

Spell Checking Software

Oct 11 2007 | Products

The Spellex Biotech spelling dictionary allows users to save time and increase their accuracy. By adding Spellex Biotech to a Microsoft or WordPerfect program, the spell checker will provide correct spelling choices for incorrectly spelled bioscience terminology.

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