 2007
The Source Book Selected Contents
US MARKET Ensuring Effective Entry into the US Market Anne Avidon
The United States (US) is a lucrative market and an essential one for medical device manufacturers seeking to operate globally. Companies that take the time to plan their commercial strategy and consider the issues outlined in this article will have the best chance of success in the US market.
ASSEMBLY Automation Gains Ground in Medical Sector Brian Buntz
Automation has established itself as a powerful tool for manufacturing sophisticated medical device components.
REGULATORY SOFTWARE Joyce Laird
Sophisticated software systems provide an essential compliance tool for a regulated industry operating in a global economy.
MOULDING AND EXTRUSION Moulding and Extrusion Firms Adapt to Shifting Med-Tech Needs Brian Buntz
Liquid silicone rubber moulding and multicomponent moulding offer a variety of benefits to the medical device industry.
TESTING Automated Testing Systems Gain Widespread Popularity Shana Leonard
Testing and inspection systems remove human error and device contact for improved quality processes.
CONNECTORS Size and Crosstalk Reduction Drive Connector Development Joyce Laird
Size and crosstalk reduction are driving engineering efforts.
FILTERS Filter Manufacturers Focus on Membrane Design Norbert Sparrow
Suppliers are focusing efforts on developing medical membranes that meet customer expectations of safety, efficacy, and cost.
SURFACE TREATMENT New Applications of Surface Treatment Emerge Daniel Grace
Advances in materials, drug-delivery technologies, and dispensing equipment are taking surface treatment in new directions.
MATERIALS Advances in Materials Science Lead to Improved Medical Device Functionality Brian Buntz
Advances in materials science are leading to more functional and biocompatible medical device materials.
TUBING Changes in Medical Procedures Fuel Demand for Increasingly Narrow Tubing Norbert Sparrow
The popularity of minimally invasive procedures is placing demands on suppliers of medical-grade tubing to increase functionality while shrinking product size.
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