June
2008
Medical Product Manufacturing News
Selected Contents
EDITOR'S PAGE
BREAKTHROUGHS
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Advanced PC Material Puts Blood Pump on Path to Clinical Success
A specialty compound helps prevent clot formations from adhering to pump walls
FOCUS ON EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL FEATURE: GREEN MANUFACTURING
Medical Manufacturing Suppliers Look to Clean Up
Shana Leonard
As a global push for sustainability gains steam, the medical manufacturing industry faces the reality of a green makeover
OUTSOURCING OUTLOOK
PRODUCT UPDATE
Stephanie Steward
Design innovation results in more-flexible and more-accurate electromechanical and electro-optical components
REGIONAL FOCUS: SOUTHEASTERN VA
Medical Industry Finds Friendly Harbor in Hampton Roads
Daniel Grace
Southeastern Virginia combines a conducive business climate with unique geographical advantages
