Toray TOYOLAC MEDICAL TRANSPARENT ABS 909 MG1 White Paper
The Effects Of Electron Beam And Gamma Sterilization On Transparent Resin Used In Medical Devices

Before You Outsource: 10 Strategic Considerations for Partnering with a CMO for Biochemical Reagents and Formulations
Should you outsource production of biochemical reagents and formulations to a contract manufacturing organization (CMO), or invest in in-house capabilities? This is a foundational business decision that requires careful consideration of capacity, capabilities, and resources. This list of 10 strategic consider

4 Challenges Custom Cables Solve and When to Consider Them
Custom cables aren’t needed for every application, but sometimes off-the-shelf cables can’t meet specific requirements for medical/healthcare; industrial; automation; and government applications. If you have cases where cables slow your installations, cause repeated problems, or don’t fit/work just right, dow

Improving Injection Molding Processability Using Transparent Medical ABS Resin
This White Paper presents processing and injection molding details for TOYOLAC® ABS transparent medical resin providing significant cost-advantages when injection molding TOYOLAC® due to lower operating temperatures and lower pressure requirements compared to polycarbonate.

Test Strategy: Balancing Cost and Coverage
In a world where keeping product cost low is seen as integral to maintaining competitiveness, it can be difficult to justify the cost of test. After all, if there is a superior quality manufacturing process with appropriate inspection steps and control limits, why is testing necessary? The reality is that

Improving Project Transition: Four Areas to Focus On
One of the most challenging aspects of the outsourcing process can be project transition: moving an existing project from one facility to another. In some cases, this is a move from the OEM customer’s facility and in other cases it may be a move from one contract manufacturer to another. S

Field Oriented Control (FOC) - A Deep Dive
DC Brush, Brushless DC (BLDC) and step motors are the three most commonly used motor types for positioning and velocity motion control applications. Of these, Brushless DC and step motors are 'multi-phase', meaning they require some type of external coil excitation to keep the motor moving. This de

CMS Coverage Playbook: How to Secure IDE Clinical Trial Reimbursement
Requesting CMS reimbursement for investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trials is nothing if not complicated. Sponsors that succeed, however, can offset routine healthcare and device costs accrued during the clinical trial. Download Avania's latest white paper to find out how to apply for coverage an

Outsourcing Partnerships: Four Success Stories
One of the phrases used in describing successful outsourcing relationships is that the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider becomes an extension of its customers’ manufacturing operations. While that represents the most common sign that the outsourcing relationship is aligned in ways that pro

Supply Chain Challenges: How Resilient is Your Contract Manufacturer’s Supply Chain Management Process?
Supply chain management (SCM) is one of the most critical services an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider offers. In a perfect world, the combination of good systems, good supply chain partners and internal expertise creates an efficient flow of material into a production system flexible eno

The Engineering Equation: Why Product Development and Manufacturing Teams Should Work in Tandem
Originally, the basic premise of outsourcing was that manufacturing was a commodity activity and that divesting it would free up OEM resources and cash for R&D and marketing. While that works in a business school case study, the reality is that truly leveraging the benefits of outsourcing requires that pr

The Cost Benefits of a Lean Six Sigma-Based Continuous Improvement Approach
The COVID-19 pandemic has created far more than just a health crisis. The impact of government-mandated shutdowns, restricted travel and unpredictable demand has increased costs and created imbalance among supply chains and their end markets. This impact is particularly significant in medical manufacturin

Learn Why & How to Profit from the New Hub for Contract Manufacturing: Vietnam
Vietnam has emerged as a leader for outsourced manufacturing among southeast Asian nations due to its exceptional cost competitiveness and consistent high quality. Vietnam’s location — adjacent to established supply chains across the border it shares with China — provides original equipment manufacturers (

Safe Launch: A Process for Eliminating Defect Opportunities
Outsourcing can bring many benefits: cost reduction, access to expertise not available in-house and reduction in working capital otherwise tied up in production resources. That said, when a medical device manufacturer outsources manufacturing, they are also outsourcing reputation. As a result, it is criti

Quick Disconnect Cyclic Study
Polypropylene and Kynar Housings / EPDM O-Rings

Quick Disconnect Aseptic Study
Bacterial / Sporal Ingress – Aerosol and Submersion

Composite Reinforced Coatings
The future of medical device coatings

Breaking Glass: How Cyclo Olefin Polymer Syringes Are Becoming the Go-To Syringe of the Modern Med Tech Industry
The glass syringe has been the mainstay in the administration of parenteral medicines due to its chemical resistance, high heat tolerance, and transparency. But in an ever-evolving medical device market, syringes made from glass-like thermoplastics are becoming an increasingly attractive option.

Actionable Steps to Eliminate Small-Bore Connector Misconnection
Adopting ISO 80369

What Can the Medical Device Industry Learn from the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes?
In this paper, we will focus on only one very small aspect of this investigation revealed in several articles, which has relevance to the medical device risk management process of both the hardware and the software system, as it relates to cases the author has encountered in the medical device industry.

Case Study: Overcoming Barriers of Adopting ISO 80369
The high stress of an emergency room or ICU creates an environment in which the probability of human error spikes dramatically, adding a layer of risk to an already-tense situation. Asking medical professionals to make rapid diagnoses and decisions in that stress-filled state can lead to device misconnection,

How to Improve Resiliency in the Medical Device Supply Chain
Supply chain breakdowns in product quality, delivery or availability are a major disruption in the medical device supply industry. In addition to adding time and cost to the device procurement process, insufficient supply of accurately performing parts could endanger patients’ health.

Flow Sensor Solutions in Modern Medical Ventilators
Making the world breathe easy with world leading sensors

Medical Tray Sealing
Medical tray sealing is the process of bonding a flexible, die-cut lid to a thermoformed or, in some cases, an injection molded rigid tray that contains the product. Choosing the right packaging sealing option is key the success of your business. With so many sealing materials options avai

Medical Pouch Sealing
Keeping medical and life science products free from contamination is critical to the medical packaging process. Using the proper sealing will ensure products will arrive on site, sterile, ready to be used. The process typically involves two main components: a medical pouch and a medical grade he

The Benefits of Injection Molded Plastics in an EV/AV World
Over the years, plastic has developed into one of the most critical materials in modern manufacturing. The advancements in plastic injection molding technology have made the entire design and manufacturing process faster, more predictable and precise, thus enhancing the functionality and application capabilit

Case Study - Developing a Custom Material for Trocar Seal Surgical Applications
New custom materials help lead to the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery.

Has Your Contract Manufacturer Laid the Groundwork for A Strong Quality Culture?
The largest potential cost in medical device manufacturing isn’t labor rate or cost of material. Instead, it is the cost of bad quality. Brand reputation depends on a medical device manufacturer’s ability to put superior quality product where it is promised, when it is promised. Any failure that keeps that pr

How Device Companies Can Create End-to-End Connectivity for In-hospital Equipment
This paper will detail how to create a secure, scalable connectivity ecosystem based around connected medical equipment in the hospital environment.

Unlocking Medtech’s Future Potential with Connected Devices and Services
With the global market for connected medical devices expected to reach $188 billion by 2024, connectivity is top of mind for leading medtech companies. Navigating the complex environment of connected devices can be challenging, with external and internal factors to consider. Our