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2008
- (Product Development Insight) Exploring the Manufacture of Disposable Components, Ian Fitzpatrick (MDDI, May 2008, p. 42). Keyword: Disposables.
2007
- (Medtech Snapshot) Manufacturing: Significant Industry Growth Driven by VC Dollars, The Editors (MDDI, Dec 2007, p. 26). Keyword: Industry.
- (Manufacturing Strategies) Manufacturing Strategies: Environmental Monitoring, Scott Mackin (MDDI, Sep 2007, p. 64).
- (Cover Story: Tubing) What to Consider for Tube Manufacturing, William Leventon (MDDI, Sep 2007, p. 56). Keyword: Tubing.
- (Metal Processing) Laser Welding: Metal Fastening with Microscopic Precision, James Whitcher (MDDI, Jun 2007, p. 72). Keywords: New Technologies.
- (Machining Sidebar) Why Mark Devices and Implants?, Sri Venkat and Kevin Simmons (MDDI, Feb 2007, p. 60).
- (Machining) Laser-Micromachined Marks Track Small Surgical Implants, Sri Venkat and Kevin Simmons (MDDI, Feb 2007, p. 60).
- (From the Editors) Transforming FDA, The Editors (MDDI, Jan 2007, p. 14).
2006
- (Medtech Snapshot) Manufacturing: A Continuing Growth Trend for Device Industry, The Editors (MDDI, Dec 2006, p. 32). Keyword: Industry.
- (From the Editors) A Little Disclosure Might Go a Long Way, Erik Swain (MDDI, Mar 2006, p. 14). Keyword: Standards.
- (Testing) Examining Failure Causation in Retrieved Implant Devices, Dan Mazzucco, Anton Bowden, and Kevin Ong (MDDI, Jan 2006, p. 110). Keywords: Regulatory Affairs.
- (Filter Media) Bacteria and Virus Retention in Air by Microporous Membranes, Mary Boomus (MDDI, Jan 2006, p. 102). Keyword: Quality.
2005
- Manufacturing, The Editors (MDDI, Dec 2005, p. 30). Keyword: Industry.
- (Process Verification) Process Signature Verification for Device Manufacturing, Laura Dierker (MDDI, Sep 2005, p. 80). Keywords: Process Verification.
- (Manufacturing) Choosing the Right Welding Process, Mike Johnston (MDDI, Sep 2005, p. 72). Keyword: Welding.
- (Cover Story- Extrusion) Coextrusion: Changing the Face of Tubing, Chris O'Connor (MDDI, Sep 2005, p. 64). Keyword: Tubing.
- (Outsourcing News) Molding Manufacturers Should Consider Consumers, Clare Goldsberry (MDDI, Aug 2005, p. 127). Keyword: Business.
- (Molding) Gas-Assist Injection Molding: An Innovative Medical Technology, Michael Hansen (MDDI, Aug 2005, p. 84). Keywords: New Technologies.
- (Molding) Finding a Fit with Rapid Injection Molding, Bradley Cleveland (MDDI, Aug 2005, p. 76). Keywords: Rapid Injection Molding.
- (Precision Technology) Producing Components with Precision Technology, Rick Meier (MDDI, Jul 2005, p. 72). Keyword: Industry.
- (From the Editors), The Editors (MDDI, May 2005, p. 14). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Product Development Insight) When can contract researchers fit the bill?, David A. Vogel (MDDI, Apr 2005, p. 42). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Guide to Outsourcing) Quality Systems 101: Virtual Manufacturers, Ellen Esterline Floyd Larson (MDDI, Mar 2005, p. 122). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Guide to Outsourcing) Outsourcing Regulatory and Legal Functions: Choose Carefully - Sidebar, Ron Johnson (MDDI, Mar 2005, p. 121). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Guide to Outsourcing) Outsourcing Regulatory and Legal Functions: Choose Carefully, Erik Swain (MDDI, Mar 2005, p. 120). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Coatings) Coated Combination Products: Regulation and Technology - Sidebar, Triolo Phil (MDDI, Mar 2005, p. 99). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Coatings) Coated Combination Products: Regulation and Technology, Triolo Phil (MDDI, Mar 2005, p. 98). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Roundtable) Developing a winning stategy for medical device design, Sherrie Conroy (MDDI, Feb 2005, p. 72). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Corporate Newsmakers), Erik Swain (MDDI, Feb 2005, p. 63). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover) Making the right call on contract machining, William Fender Leventon (MDDI, Feb 2005, p. 58). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Product Development Insight) Process Mapping as a Route to Innovative New Products - Sidebar, Scott Heneveld (MDDI, Feb 2005, p. 43). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Product Development Insight) Process Mapping as a Route to Innovative New Products, Scott Heneveld (MDDI, Feb 2005, p. 42). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Quality) Good Laboratory Notebook Practice, John A. DeLucia (MDDI, Jan 2005, p. 124). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Device Misuse) Addressing the Problem of Medical Device Misuse, Michael E. Wiklund (MDDI, Jan 2005, p. 114). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Sterile Compounding) USP <797>: How It Affects Medical Device Manufacturers, Hal Patterson RobertReich (MDDI, Jan 2005, p. 108). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Packaging) Extra Effort: Packaging for Combination Products, Erik Swain (MDDI, Jan 2005, p. 98). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover) Finding Tube Materials that Make the Grade, William Levention (MDDI, Jan 2005, p. 88). Keywords: New Technology.
2004
- (Packaging) 1979-2004: Milestones in Medical Device Packaging, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Aug 2004, p. 170). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Coatings: The Next Generation, Erik Swain (MDDI, Jul 2004, p. 70). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Electronics) Bluetooth and Beyond, William E. Saltzstein (MDDI, Jun 2004, p. 78). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Quality) Compliance is not enough, Jennifer Parkhurst Beth Shaw (MDDI, May 2004, p. 106). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Product Development Insight) Are your product safety labels state-of-the-art?, David Warburton (MDDI, Apr 2004, p. 38). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) The use and misuse of FMEA in Risk Analysis, Mike W. Schmidt (MDDI, Mar 2004, p. 56). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) National Deviations to IEC 60601-1, "Leonard Eisner, Robert M. Brown" Dan Modi (MDDI, Feb 2004, p. 48). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Sidebar 4, Barbara Immel (MDDI, Jan 2004, p. 76). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Sidebar 3, Barbara Immel (MDDI, Jan 2004, p. 75). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Sidebar 2, Barbara Immel (MDDI, Jan 2004, p. 74). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Sidebar 1, Barbara Immel (MDDI, Jan 2004, p. 73). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Part 11: New Guidance Provides Little Guidance, Barbara Immel (MDDI, Jan 2004, p. 72). Keywords: New Technology.
2003
- (Sidebar), Harvey Rudolph (MDDI, Nov 2003, p. 45). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Regulatory Outlook) Do we need medical device risk management certification?, Harvey Rudolph (MDDI, Nov 2003, p. 44). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Sidebar), Laurence Harris (MDDI, Oct 2003, p. 73). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Alarms) A Sound Approach to Device Alarms, Laurence Harris (MDDI, Oct 2003, p. 72). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Light-Cure Bonding for Needle Assembly, Christine M. Salerni James A. Serenson (MDDI, Sep 2003, p. 82). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Medical Manufacturer of the Year, Erik Swain (MDDI, Sep 2003, p. 68). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) R&D Roundtable: Assessing the Factors Shaping New Product Development, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Aug 2003, p. 52). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Hemocompatible Coatings for Blood-Contacting Devices, William Leventon (MDDI, Aug 2003, p. 62). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Asia's Cardiovascular Markets: A Large Opportunity for Medical Companies, Ames Gross Caroline Tran (MDDI, Jul 2003, p. 66). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Advances in Metals, The Editors (MDDI, Jul 2003, p. 60). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Implementing Wireless Communications in Hospital Environment with Bluetooth, 802.11b, and Other Technologies., Brian Senses (MDDI, Jul 2003, p. 52). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Towards Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring, Albert P. Kretz Donald Styblo (MDDI, Jun 2003, p. 78). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Advances in Medical Plastics, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Jun 2003, p. 72). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) 2003 Medical Design Excellence Awards, Stacey L. Bell (MDDI, Jun 2003, p. 53). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Applying Session-Based Testing to Medical Software, Bill Wood David James (MDDI, May 2003, p. 90). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Using UV Adhesives to Optimize the Bonding Process, "B. G. Yacobi, Chris Le Conte" "Kevin Davis, Manfred Hubert" (MDDI, May 2003, p. 72). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Critical Care in Dispensing, Jerry Drake (MDDI, May 2003, p. 84). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Sidebar 1) Testing to Support a 510(k), The Editors (MDDI, Apr 2003, p. 59). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Strategies for Bench Testing Medical Devices, Robert Mosenkis (MDDI, Apr 2003, p. 58). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Microblasting: Expanding Options, Gary Slemp Colin Weightman (MDDI, Apr 2003, p. 52). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Process Dynamics of EtO Sterilization, Zhuangwa Zhu Ian P. Matthews (MDDI, Mar 2003, p. 66). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Miniaturized Electronics: Driving Medical Innovation, Gary Pinkerton (MDDI, Mar 2003, p. 100). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Sidebar) Medical Devices Go Green, The Editors (MDDI, Feb 2003, p. 59). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Medical Device Design: The State of the Art, Stacey L. Bell (MDDI, Feb 2003, p. 58). Keywords: New Technology.
- Taking the Stress Out of Package Protection, Clinton A. Jaynes (MDDI, Jan 2003, p. 126). Keywords: New Technology.
- Correlating Peel and Burst Tests for Sterile Medical Device Packages, The Editors (MDDI, Jan 2003, p. 74). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Metal Tubing through Thick and Thin, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Jan 2003, p. 120). Keywords: New Technology.
2002
- Critical Factors in Extruding Catheter Tubing from Polyamide, Sedigheh Farzaneh (MDDI, Nov 2002, p. 54). Keyword: Materials.
- Mass Production of Medical Devices by Metal Injection Molding, John Johnson (MDDI, Nov 2002, p. 48).
- (News & Analysis) Report Recommends Catheter Securement Over Sutures, Robert Drummond (MDDI, Oct 2002, p. 23).
- (Cover Story) Viewing Flow Management as a Critical Subsystem of Devices, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, May 2002, p. 80).
- Reaping the Benefits of Continuous-Motion Assembly, John Giacopelli (MDDI, Jan 2002, p. 106).
2001
- ECO Process Improvements: Making a Change for the Better, Gregory Lanides (MDDI, Nov 2001, p. 64). Keyword: Design.
- Reliability Technology for Manufacturers: Engineering Better Devices, B. S. Dhillon (MDDI, Oct 2001, p. 94). Keywords: New Technologies.
- Extrusion Gets a Boost from New Equipment, William Leventon (MDDI, May 2001, p. 134).
- (R&D Horizons) Concurrent engineering and partnerships reduce time, cost, Ellen Pauli (MDDI, Apr 2001, p. 46).
- (MPB) Assessing Core Competencies to Reduce Cycle Time and Costs, Robert Alvarez (MDDI, Mar 2001, p. 69).
- Integrating Risk Management into the Design and Development Process, Andrew Snow (MDDI, Mar 2001, p. 99).
2000
- (Assembly) Qualifying High-Speed Assembly Machines as Part of Process Validation, Jan Schikora (MDDI, Jul 2000, p. 68). Keyword: Validation.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) In the Mix: Continuous Compounding Using Twin-Screw Extruders, Charlie Martin (MDDI, Apr 2000, p. 54). Keywords: Extrusion, Extruding.
- (Cleanrooms) Injection Molding under Cleanroom Conditions, Gernod Dittel (MDDI, Feb 2000, p. 104). Keyword: Molding.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Corona Discharge Treatment for Medical Surface Preparation, Bruce Stobbe (MDDI, Feb 2000, p. 50). Keywords: Surface Modification.
- (Manufacturing) Issues in Hermetic Sealing of Medical Products, Kevin Ely (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 186). Keyword: Sealing.
- (Process Control) A Structured Approach to Rapid Process Development and Control, Raymond Augustin (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 112). Keywords: Process Control.
- Producing Bubble/Taper Tubing for Medical Applications, Dave Willie (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 106). Keywords: Bubble Tubing.
1999
- Reader's Choice: Top 20 Products and Services (MDDI, Dec 1999, p. 48). Keywords: New Technologies.
- Improving Quality through Automated Assembly, Charles Wyle (MDDI, Dec 1999, p. 42). Keyword: Assembly.
- Radio-Frequency Sealing for Medical Disposable Products, Steve Myers (MDDI, Dec 1999, p. 32). Keywords: RF Sealing.
- Microengineering Processes for Medical Technology, Andreas Guber (MDDI, Nov 1999, p. 50). Keyword: Microengineering.
- Micromachines: A Big Future for Small Devices, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Nov 1999, p. 48). Keyword: Micromachining.
- Using Thin-Wall Heat-Shrink Tubing in Medical Device Manufacturing, Mark Saab (MDDI, Apr 1999, p. 54). Keyword: Tubing.
- (R&D Horizons) Injecting New Life into Injection Molding Machines, Jennifer Sakurai (MDDI, Apr 1999, p. 40). Keyword: Molding.
- Engineering Process Improvement through Error Analysis, Daniel Olivier (MDDI, Mar 1999, p. 130). Keywords: Design Control.
- (Help Desk) EtO and Plastic Bags, Shrink-Wrap versus Netting, Bonding Cyclohexanone, Barry Page (MDDI, Mar 1999, p. 92).
- Process Considerations in the Extrusion of Microbore Tubing, Hans Kramer (MDDI, Jan 1999, p. 108). Keyword: Tubing.
1998
- The Top 20 Products and Services of the Year (MDDI, Dec 1998, p. 64). Keyword: Components.
- Laser Micromachining Technology for Device Manufacturing, Bo Gu (MDDI, Nov 1998, p. 62). Keyword: Lasers.
- (Help Desk) How to Handle Increased Production Volumes, Carrie Hartill (MDDI, Oct 1998, p. 56). Keyword: Production.
- Laser Tools for Micromachining: Reducing Part Size, Time, and Cost, C. Paul Christensen (MDDI, Sep 1998, p. 87). Keyword: Lasers.
- Laser Micromachining: Working on the Cutting Edge, Dru Pagliassotti (MDDI, Sep 1998, p. 14). Keyword: Lasers.
- Using Asynchronous Process Manufacturing for Product Development, Ty Griffin (MDDI, Jan 1998, p. 164). Keywords: Product Development.
1997
- (Features) Asia's Cardiovascular Markets: A Large Opportunity for Medical Companies, Ames Gross Caroline Tran (MDDI, Mar 1997, p. 66). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Features) Advances in Metals, The Editors (MDDI, Mar 1997, p. 60). Keywords: New Technology.
- (Cover Story) Implementing Wireless Communications in Hospital Environment with Bluetooth, 802.11b, and Other Technologies., Brian Senses (MDDI, Mar 1997, p. 52). Keywords: New Technology.
- (News) Program Estimates Prototype Construction Time (MDDI, Dec 1997, p. 17). Keyword: Prototyping.
- Improving Resistance Welding Process Control in Medical Applications, David Steinmeier (MDDI, Nov 1997, p. 71). Keyword: Welding.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems, Robert S. Seeley (MDDI, Nov 1997, p. 64). Keyword: Computerization.
- (News) Plasma for Pennies (MDDI, Nov 1997, p. 27). Keywords: Surface Treatment.
- (News) NIST Studies High-Speed Machining (MDDI, Nov 1997, p. 21). Keyword: Machining.
- (News) Packaging Manufacturer Honored with 1997 Shingo Prize (MDDI, Aug 1997, p. 21). Keyword: Quality.
- Fundamentals of Structural Adhesives for Device Assembly, Patrick J. Courtney (MDDI, Jul 1997, p. 104). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (Help Desk) Determining Sample Size for Testing Equivalence, John S. Kim (MDDI, May 1997, p. 114). Keyword: Statistics.
- The Contradictory Demands of Cleanroom Manufacturing, Michael J. Major (MDDI, Feb 1997, p. 100). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- EMI Control: Pulling the Plug on a Global Problem, Michael J. Major (MDDI, Feb 1997, p. 60). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- (News) Manufacturers Move Ahead to Meet New Regulations (MDDI, Feb 1997, p. 21). Keywords: Quality System Regulation.
- Microtechnology Opens Doors to the Universe of Small Space, Peter Zuska (MDDI, Jan 1997, p. 131). Keyword: Microfabrication.
1996
- Computer-Based Systems Streamline Device Manufacturing, Michael J. Major (MDDI, Nov 1996, p. 67). Keyword: Software.
- Laser-Manufactured Features in Medical Catheters and Angioplasty Devices, Ronald D. Schaeffer (MDDI, Nov 1996, p. 61). Keyword: Lasers.
- Meeting FDA Process Validation Requirements, Ashweni Sahni (MDDI, Jul 1996, p. 98). Keywords: Process Validation.
- Selecting and Using Protective Gloves: An Overview of the Critical Issues, Wava Truscott (MDDI, May 1996, p. 166). Keywords: Latex Gloves.
- Design of Experiments: An Overview and Application Example, John S. Kim (MDDI, Mar 1996, p. 78). Keywords: Design of Experiments.
- Optimizing Regulated-Vendor Audits, Glen Paul Freiberg (MDDI, Mar 1996, p. 40). Keyword: GMP.
- Building the Right Cleanroom Environment, Robert J. Pellizzi (MDDI, Feb 1996, p. 90). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- Computerized Dry-Air Leak Testing for Process Control, Jacques Hoffman (MDDI, Jan 1996, p. 204). Keywords: Leak Testing.
1995
- The Promise of Electronic Data Interchange for Device Manufacturers, Cliff Henke (MDDI, Nov 1995, p. 56). Keyword: EDI.
- Developing Skilled Internal Auditors, Kathy Nusser (MDDI, Oct 1995, p. 110). Keyword: GMPs.
- Acceptance Sampling Update, Wayne A. Taylor (MDDI, Oct 1995, p. 92). Keyword: Statistics.
- (News) Robotic Packaging Plant Goes On-Line in Canada (MDDI, Oct 1995, p. 12). Keyword: Automation.
- Welcome to the New GMPs--Maybe, John Bethune (MDDI, Aug 1995, p. 8). Keyword: GMPs.
- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Contract Development, Robert J. Meltzer (MDDI, Jun 1995, p. 36). Keywords: Contract Services.
- (Guest Editorial) Validation: Proof of Performance or Document Elegance, Ray Johnson (MDDI, Jun 1995, p. 20). Keywords: Process Validation.
- A Twist to GMP Training: They Talk, You Listen, Kathy Nusser (MDDI, May 1995, p. 282). Keyword: GMPs.
- Problem Procedures: Five Common Mistakes Engineers Make in Writing Manufacturing Procedures, David Warburton (MDDI, May 1995, p. 224). Keyword: GMPs.
- How to Design a Validation Program for Cleanrooms, Anita Thibeault (MDDI, May 1995, p. 216). Keywords: Process Validation.
- Setting Up Action Plans for Correcting GMP Deficiencies, Wallis Weiler Cady (MDDI, May 1995, p. 180). Keyword: GMPs.
- Planning, Programming, Designing, and Constructing a Cleanroom, Thomas E. Hansz (MDDI, Feb 1995, p. 73). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- Microbial Taxonomy: When Is It Appropriate in Environmental Monitoring?, Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Jan 1995, p. 220). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- UV Lasers: Key Tools for Micromachining, C. Paul Christensen (MDDI, Jan 1995, p. 188). Keyword: Lasers.
- (News) GMP Compliance Packages Face Off (MDDI, Jan 1995, p. 26). Keyword: Software.
1994
- Equipment and Supplies Directory (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 90). Keyword: Equipment.
- A Guide to Cleanroom Garment Selection for Medical Device Applications, Robert Spector (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 50). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- Ballistic Particle Manufacturing, Peter S. Petrunich (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 48). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Laminated Object Manufacturing, Sung Pak (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 47). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Fused Deposition Modeling, Mary Stanley (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 46). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Selective Laser Sintering, Patricia Parks DeNucci (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 44). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Stereolithography, Paul Jacobs (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 44). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Rapid Prototyping Technologies: A Prelude to Desktop Manufacturing (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 43). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping.
- Manufacturing and the Information Revolution, John Bethune (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 8). Keywords: Information Technologies.
- Innovative Laser Systems for Ultraviolet Laser-Based Micromachining, Jerry Martyniuk (MDDI, Oct 1994, p. 110). Keyword: Lasers.
- Basic Rules for an Effective ESD Program, David E. Swenson (MDDI, Sep 1994, p. 120). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- Component Suppliers Directory (MDDI, Sep 1994, p. 72). Keywords: Component Selection.
- Contract Services Directory (MDDI, Jun 1994, p. 82). Keywords: Contract Services.
- (News) A Day in the Life of a Printed Circuit Board (MDDI, May 1994, p. 14). Keyword: Reengineering.
- Cleanroom Basics: A Guide for the Perplexed, Richard A. Matthews (MDDI, Feb 1994, p. 57). Keywords: Environmental Control.
- Get a Head Start: Perform Process Validation in Pilot Production, Anita Neuman (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 204). Keywords: Process Validation.
1993
- Choosing the Right Feed System for Medical Device Manufacturing, Gerald Mackie (MDDI, Nov 1993, p. 116). Keyword: Automation.
- Computer-Integrated Manufacturing in FDA-Regulated Industry: An Interview with J. Tracy O'Rourke, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Varian Associates, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, J. Tracy O'Rourke (MDDI, Nov 1993, p. 72). Keywords: Computer-Integrated Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing in the Information Age, Cliff Henke (MDDI, Nov 1993, p. 68). Keyword: Automation.
- Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to Improve Manufacturing Processes, Ashweni Sahni (MDDI, Jul 1993, p. 46). Keywords: Process FMEA.
- Cleaning and Degreasing without CFCs, Jeff Spira (MDDI, May 1993, p. 172). Keywords: Freon Cleaning.
- For Component Tracing, Simpler Can Be Better, Ali S. Kiran (MDDI, May 1993, p. 162). Keywords: Inventory Control.
- How to Implement an Electronic Document Storage and Retrieval System, Jim Carr (MDDI, Feb 1993, p. 52). Keyword: Documentation.
- News: U.S. Leader in Key International Standard, New Study Says (MDDI, Feb 1993, p. 14). Keyword: Standards.
- Establishing an Effective Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Program, David Warburton (MDDI, Jan 1993, p. 75). Keywords: Process Control, Instrument Calibration.
1992
- Developing and Maintaining the Device Master Record, Jim Sandberg (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 62). Keywords: Documentation, Device Master Files.
- How to Develop a Plantwide Informational Process, Jack Yonkovich (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 58). Keywords: QA/QC, Management.
- Advanced Manufacturing for the Global Marketplace, Cliff Henke (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 56). Keywords: Competitiveness, Management.
- Bridging the Technology Gap, John Bethune (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 8). Keywords: Technology Assessment, Productivity.
- Improving process quality through variation research: Part II, Thomas S. Woods (MDDI, Aug 1992, p. 50). Keywords: Process Control, QA/QC.
- Improving process quality through variation research, Thomas S. Woods (MDDI, Jul 1992, p. 66). Keywords: Process Control, QA/QC.
- Microprocessor-based systems for leak and flow testing, Douglas W. Snow (MDDI, Apr 1992, p. 104). Keywords: Flow, Leak, Automated QA.
- Do-it-yourself troubleshooting: it's time has come, James A. Stubstad (MDDI, Apr 1992, p. 100). Keywords: Injection Molding, Plastic Components.
- Design of experiments made easy, Thomas J. Pepin (MDDI, Jan 1992, p. 100). Keywords: Process Control, Design Of Experiments.
1991
- Drying polymers to obtain rated physical properties, James A. Stubstad (MDDI, Nov 1991, p. 68). Keywords: Molding, Plastic Components.
- Window to the manufacturing floor (A): an interview with John Adams, Manager of Endourology Operations, American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, MN, Jeremy Bachmann (MDDI, Nov 1991, p. 16). Keywords: Bar Coding.
- In search of control, John Bethune (MDDI, Nov 1991, p. 8). Keywords: Process Control, Change Control.
- Computer vision: artificial eyes for factory control, David Scott Lewis (MDDI, Sep 1991, p. 70). Keywords: Process Control, Machine Vision.
- Female luers: the frequent failers, James A. Stubstad (MDDI, Sep 1991, p. 68). Keywords: Plastic Components.
- Recognizing cold-molded parts: an interview with James Stubstad, Manager, Pharmaceutical Materials Development, Xoma Corp., Berkeley, CA, Jeremy Bachmann (MDDI, May 1991, p. 16). Keywords: Injection Molding, Plastic Components.
- Achieving better molded components: industry roundtable (MDDI, Apr 1991, p. 38). Keywords: Plastics, Injection Molding, Plastic Molds.
- How Strato Medical saved time and money with OASIS assembly, Timothy S. Powers (MDDI, Mar 1991, p. 76). Keywords: Assembly, Manufacturing, OASIS.
- Concurrent development system in medical device manufacture (The): a case history, Greg Freiherr (MDDI, Jan 1991, p. 136). Keywords: Product Development, Management.
- Smoother project planning, Floyd V. Edwards (MDDI, Jan 1991, p. 130). Keywords: Management, Project Planning.
1990
- Assuring GMP microcomputer data-base integrity, James R. Erickson (MDDI, Nov 1990, p. 56). Keywords: Software, Automated QA, GMPs.
- Developing a device manufacturing plan and a GMP/QA program, Wallis Weiler Cady (MDDI, Oct 1990, p. 60). Keywords: QA/QC, GMPs.
- GMP audits: pay now or pay later, Gale E. Van Buskirk (MDDI, Jul 1990, p. 54). Keywords: Audits, GMPs.
- New math-free SPC cuts scrap and rework costs, Martin R. Smith (MDDI, Jun 1990, p. 160). Keyword: SPC.
1989
- Safe handling of contaminated articles, Roberto Piccioni (MDDI, Dec 1989, p. 60). Keywords: Programs, Safety.
- Designing for automation, Roger Kuntz (MDDI, Nov 1989, p. 62). Keywords: Automation, Design For Assembly, Design.
- Flexible manufacturing systems: the dark horse in medical device manufacturing, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Nov 1989, p. 53). Keywords: Automation, Flexible Manufacturing.
- How to get better automation for less, Robert Eitzinger (MDDI, Nov 1989, p. 48). Keywords: Assembly, Automation.
- Preventing plastic part failure, James A. Stubstad (MDDI, Sep 1989, p. 50). Keywords: Failure Analysis, Acceptance Testing, Plastic Components.
- Contract manufacturing: an untapped resource, Brant C. Stanford (MDDI, May 1989, p. 12). Keywords: Contract Manufacturing, Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing south of the border: the Maquiladores, Ronald P. Anjard, Sr. (MDDI, Mar 1989, p. 70). Keywords: Offshore Manufacturing, Maquiladoras, Mexico.
- SPC and packaging, Michael J. Cleary (MDDI, Feb 1989, p. 48). Keyword: SPC.
1988
- Avoiding the pitfalls of design transfer, David Haut (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 58). Keywords: Quality, Design For Assembly, Design Transfer.
- Low-cost manufacturing starts at home, Robert F. Trinka (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 16). Keywords: Assembly, Offshore Manufacturing, Productivity.
- Designing quality in, Howard M. Holstein (MDDI, Oct 1988, p. 32). Keywords: Preproduction QA, Quality, Product Liability.
- Design for assembly: making it simpler and better, Gary M. Stephenson (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 56). Keywords: Design For Assembly, Design.
- Rosetta Stone of quality assurance (The): product or process approach?, David Graves (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 14). Keyword: QA/QC.
- Predicting productivity performance, Arthur G. Davis (MDDI, May 1988, p. 36). Keyword: Productivity.
- Communicating with suppliers, David Haut (MDDI, May 1988, p. 29). Keyword: Vendors.
- Implementing bar codes, Craig K. Harmon (MDDI, May 1988, p. 16). Keywords: Bar Coding.
1987
- Are you a candidate for JIT/TQA?, R. Ira Porterfield (MDDI, Oct 1987, p. 38). Keywords: Process Control, QA/QC, JIT.
- Intelligent manufacturing: a hot topic?, David Haut (MDDI, Oct 1987, p. 26). Keywords: Process Control, QA/QC, Automated QA.
- Fabricating medical components from wire, Terry L. Bartel (MDDI, Sep 1987, p. 66). Keywords: Wire Components, Wire.
1986
- Electromagnetic welding in medical device assembly, Thomas Wildenberg (MDDI, Jan 1986, p. 40). Keywords: Assembly, Electromagnetic Welding.
1985
- Strategic justification of flexible automation, William C. Rolland (MDDI, Nov 1985, p. 50). Keywords: Automation, Robotics, Management.
- Bar coding: a tool for traceability, Brian Grigsby (MDDI, Nov 1985, p. 44). Keywords: Bar Coding, Documentation, GMPs.
- Capacity planning: the materials/production connection, Robert P. Forfar (MDDI, Mar 1985, p. 74). Keywords: Management, Capacity Planning.
- Flow process manufacturing, R. Ira Porterfield (MDDI, Mar 1985, p. 68). Keywords: Productivity, JIT, Flow Process.
- Process validation: a guide to successful application, Reginald F. Johnson (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 72). Keywords: Process Validation.
- Guidelines for procuring injection molds, Michael K. Noggle (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 50). Keywords: Equipment Purchasing, Injection Molding.
1984
- Specifying custom assembly equipment, Kenneth A. Mauro (MDDI, Nov 1984, p. 70). Keywords: Equipment Purchasing, Production Equipment.
- Selecting an adhesive system, Ronald C. Lilly (MDDI, Nov 1984, p. 36). Keywords: Assembly, Adhesives.
- Basic statistical process control techniques for on-line manufacturing use, Barbara Kershner Kimball (MDDI, Oct 1984, p. 72). Keyword: SPC.
- Washington Wrap-up: Computer-aided prosthesis selection, Larry Oster (MDDI, Oct 1984, p. 17). Keywords: Implants, CAM.
- Simplified control-code system for medical products (A), Frank S. Copeland (MDDI, Aug 1984, p. 30). Keywords: QA/QC, Control Numbers.
- Cleanroom injection molding: an alternative approach, Richard Brock (MDDI, Jun 1984, p. 44). Keywords: Contract Manufacturing, Cleanrooms, Injection Molding.
- Robotics alone won't solve productivity problems, Richard M. Kuts (MDDI, Apr 1984, p. 28). Keywords: Automation, Robotics, Productivity.
- Ultrasonic assembly of plastic medical devices, Constance Carlson (MDDI, Mar 1984, p. 32). Keywords: Assembly, Ultrasonic Welding, Plastic Components.
- How GMPs regulate automated production, Alicia Abbott (MDDI, Mar 1984, p. 30). Keywords: Automation, Process Validation, Software, GMPs.
1983
- Four steps to productivity: setting up a manufacturing data base, Daniel S. Appleton (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 58). Keywords: Automation, Data Requirements, Productivity.
- Metric conversion in US industry, David T. Goldman (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 54). Keywords: Metric Conversion.
- Keeping abreast of advances in medical filtration, Wells Shoemaker (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 10). Keyword: Filtration.
- Factors affecting the thermoforming of plastic parts, William K. McConnell (MDDI, Jul 1983, p. 44). Keywords: Thermoforming, Plastic Components.
- Machine vision in industry, Robert L. Jeffcoat (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 92). Keywords: Machine Vision, Automated QA.
- Automatic assembly of medical tubing sets, Charles Wyle (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 68). Keywords: Assembly, Automation.
- Understanding digital process control, John R. Copeland (MDDI, May 1983, p. 46). Keywords: Process Control, Automated QA.
1982
- Filtration of serum protein products, Roger W. Norquist (MDDI, Nov 1982, p. 36). Keywords: Filtration, Blood Protein Products.
- Evolution of product assurance (The), Allen M. Hans (MDDI, Nov 1982, p. 10). Keyword: QA/QC.
- Manufacturing technical document system (The), J. Pemble Field (MDDI, Oct 1982, p. 36). Keywords: Documentation, QA/QC.
- Better way to inventory management (A), Jack H. Hoyt (MDDI, Oct 1982, p. 10). Keywords: Vendors, Inventory Control.
- Equipment considerations in medical device packaging, Malcolm E. Taylor (MDDI, Aug 1982, p. 58). Keywords: Equipment, Automation.
- Method for filtration and reuse of Freon (A), Monty Vincent (MDDI, Jul 1982, p. 48). Keywords: Freon Cleaning, Plastic Components.
- Choosing an injection molding machine, Carl Kirkland (MDDI, Jun 1982, p. 51). Keywords: Injection Molding, Plastic Components.
- Mold design for plastic parts and devices, Dave Kipp (MDDI, Jun 1982, p. 36). Keywords: Mold-Making, Plastic Molds.
- Establishing an effective calibration program, Robert E. Bremmer (MDDI, May 1982, p. 39). Keywords: Instrument Calibration, GMPs.
- Direct cell contact screening for materials and devices, Martha Gill (MDDI, Mar 1982, p. 72). Keywords: Biocompatibility, QA/QC.
- Vendor dependence in small manufacturing firms, Carole E. Marcot (MDDI, Mar 1982, p. 71). Keywords: Vendors, GMPs.
1981
- Low-heat precision welding, John Mulcahy (MDDI, Oct 1981, p. 55). Keywords: Implants, Welding.
- Quality through automation, Edward J. Goldman (MDDI, Oct 1981, p. 36). Keywords: Automation, Production Equipment.
- Water for injection in device manufacture, Henry C. Rechen (MDDI, May 1981, p. 36). Keywords: Water Purification.
- Testing a reverse osmosis system for efficiency of pyrogen removal, Satish Desai (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 44). Keywords: Equipment, LAL.
- Minimizing medical-user error by design, William A. Hyman (MDDI, Jan 1981, p. 46). Keywords: Design, Product Liability, End-Users.
1979
- Documentation and GMP: how to reduce paperwork, Victor Goetz (MDDI, Oct 1979, p. 36). Keywords: Documentation, Audits, GMPs.
- Supplier insurance: how much do you need?, Thomas H. Riggs (MDDI, Aug 1979, p. 14). Keywords: Compliance, GMPs.
