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Sourcing
Strategies
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Assembly Equipment
Choosing a partner for medical device assembly
projects, whether the process is semi or fully
automated, can be a difficult experience. In this
article, several vendors offer tips to ensure a smooth
sourcing process.
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Biomaterials
Sourcing biomaterials for the highly regulated
medical device market is vastly different from shopping
for industrial-grade materials. Following are some
pointers from experts that may help you in your
materials (and supplier) selection
process.
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Connectors
Selecting a connector for medical applications is
closely tied to the use of the end product. The pointers
below should help you find a connector supplier to meet
your needs.
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Extrusion
Tubing used in medical devices often has unique
requirements that can push extrusion machinery to the
limit. Here is what a few experts recommend you look for
when sourcing equipment for making tubing in-house.
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IV Filters
Filters are for IV use critical components in
drug-delivery systems and multiple therapeutic
procedures. Following are some tips to use when
evaluating a potential new source for IV and medical
filters.
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Moulding
When designing a part to be moulded, a lot more
comes into play than simply handing over the design to a
vendor and receiving a finished part. Read what some
expert moulding manufacturers have to
say.
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Packaging
Medical packaging covers an array of products
ranging from peel pouches to blister packs and lidding
materials. Whether you are outsourcing packaging
services or buying packaging materials to assemble
in-house, partnering with a company with a solid
background in medical packaging should be your first
priority.
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Quality
Control
Quality control is a wide-ranging subject,
covering everything from sensors to completely
integrated systems. Below, you will find some basic
pointers to consider when sourcing systems or
services.
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Surface Treatment
Surface treatment can be performed to make a
medical device more compatible for a specific purpose,
to render it antimicrobial, or to protect sensitive
parts and electronics from corrosion and signal failure.
Whatever your application, here is some sound sourcing
advice from suppliers of surface treatment
services.
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Testing
Equipment
Testing equipment can provide the assurance that
your company's medical devices perform as intended and
meet regulatory requirements. Partnering with an
experienced manufacturer can help you select the system
best suited to your needs.
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Tubing
Medical tubing varies widely according to the
application. Below is some advice from experts that
should help you find what you are looking
for.
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Nanotechnology Gives
Jolt to Battery Prototype
Telecommunications company mPhase
Technologies Inc. has turned to nanotechnology to
develop a prototype for a nontoxic lithium battery with
a potentially unlimited shelf life.
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Oliver Medical Names
International Managing
Director
Oliver Medical is continuing to focus on
markets in Europe and Asia with the addition of John
Merritt as International Managing Director. Merritt
brings to the role 30 years of experience in medical
device and medical packaging, engineering and
management.
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John
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Thin Metal Parts Hires
Product Marketing
Manager
Thin Metal Parts has hired Jeremy Hancock
as Product Marketing Manager. His appointment completes
the management team for the company's facility in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. In his position,
Hancock will focus on increasing the company's market
presence through industry research, target account
identification and prospect/account
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