Medical Device Link.

Focused for Growth: As a division of a division of one of the largest integrated manufacturers of electric and electronic equipment in the world, it would be easy to get lost in the shuffle—particularly when your competitors are also multinational giants that compete successfully in multiple industries. Yet Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (Tustin, CA) hasn’t had any trouble making a name for itself. In this issue’s cover story, Lawrence Dentice, senior vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Medical Systems, discusses the company’s strategy for differentiating itself through customer-centric initiatives, world-class partnerships, and focused technology development.

Differentiation through Customer Satisfaction | The Role of Clinical Studies in Imaging Validation

In this issue, MX presents the final founding members of its newly appointed editorial advisory councils. The MX editorial advisory board will help guide the overall direction and content of the publication in the years to come.

The volume and complexity of contracting and revenue management continues to increase in the medtech industry. A new survey of medical device firms enables manufacturers to benchmark their performance and identify best practices for pricing and contracting.

Delving Deeper | Key Insights

The Medtech Marketplace in 2007: What new medtech sectors are attracting the attention of investors? How will emerging technologies find early adopters? Where can established companies find paths to new growth? In this article, MX offers essential information for identifying medtech market opportunities in 2007
—and beyond.

Medical device firms can save millions of dollars by being properly prepared for site selection negotiations. In this article, learn how to capitalize on available incentives when selecting a site for a medtech facility.

Executives face unique challenges when deciding where to set up a medical device manufacturing operation. Conducting a thorough assessment of a medtech manufacturer’s facility requirements can simplify the decision-making process when evaluating candidate properties.

Disaster Preparedness | Mining Location Data

Industry experts give their take on key public policy and governmental issues and likely developments during the coming year.

Patent reform is looming. In this article, industry experts provide insights into how the coming changes may affect both large and small medical device manufacturers.