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How to Manage Parts Obsolescence in Medical Device Manufacturing
June 16, 2020
Medical devices are much more complex than even just five years ago. Simply replacing just a part or two is not an option. That being said, reacting to parts obsolescence instead of planning for it is an inadequate process. Planning ahead is a must when it comes to managing parts obsolescence in medical device contract […]
Medical Device Manufacturers are Redesigning Products to Mitigate Parts Obsolescence
May 28, 2020
Medical devices diagnose diseases and prolong life. They have come a long way since they were first introduced more than a century ago. And while technology allows for a continuous push for smaller and more powerful medical electronics, the real issue for aging medical devices is component obsolescence. The current medical device regulatory landscape is […]
The Importance of PFMEA in Electronic Manufacturing
May 22, 2020
In any manufacturing process, there are bound to be issues. From design to prototype to manufacturing, problems can arise, and the failure to address them early can cost you in both time and money. To best mitigate issues like this, partner with an electronic manufacturer and implement the Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to […]
Management of Parts Obsolescence in the Medical Device Industry
May 11, 2020
Parts obsolescence is already a big problem in the electronic industry. The fast pace of medical device development only compounds the trouble of hard to source components. Technology–especially medical technology–moves forward rapidly. And, in some cases, parts become obsolete before the final product is even finished. Essential parts become impossible to source. However, this does […]
Outsource Your Medical Device Manufacturing with Confidence
March 20, 2020
Over the last decade, the medical device industry has experienced exponential growth. However, as the market has grown, there have been a number of factors driving costs and expenses up as well. Staying on the cutting edge of the industry also means maintaining profitability. Increasingly, more and more companies are turning to outsourcing their projects […]
Benefits of a Domestic Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Partner
November 6, 2019
For years, medical device companies relied heavily on overseas manufacturers for production. There is a long-standing thought that you could save a lot of money by relying on foreign manufacturers for medical device contract manufacturing. However, that is not necessarily the case. With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tightening regulatory standards and the […]
PCB Component Factors That Are Driving Up Your Electronic Assembly Quote
July 10, 2019
The cost of electronic assembly can vary as much as the design of a printed circuit board (PCB.) Most think the cost is driven by the availably of the multitude of components needed for PCB assembly. While that may be an influence, there are a whole host of other factors that comes into play too. […]
6 Things That Might Be Missing From Your Medical Device Electronics Design
May 28, 2019
An effective medical device design addresses a medical need and offers a solution. It is also compliant with healthcare regulatory mandates and delivers functionalities that satisfy the end user’s needs. However, electronic medical devices are only as useful as their design dictates. Before the manufacturing of your medical device, it’s a good idea to have […]
Find A Medical Device Manufacturer For Your Medical Device
May 13, 2019
You’re a chemical engineering or mechanical engineering firm and are tasked with creating the next big medical device. You’re already working on the design and interface, but there are electronics inside your design. Maybe you dabble. Maybe you know a guy. Maybe you took a few classes in school. But is that the knowledge you […]
Medical Device Manufacturing: How To Stay Competitive
March 28, 2019
Industry demand has kept most medical device manufacturers engaged in a constant battle to stay on top of the growing medical device manufacturing market. However, the industry is splitting.