Engineering Fundamentals Metal 3D Printed Surface Finish
An Introduction to Surface Finish

Intelligent Layering Patented Metal 3D Printing Technology for High Volume Production
3DEO uses Intelligent Layering®, a patented “bind and sinter” technology. Competing with traditional processes, it was designed specifically to tackle the challenges of cost and low throughput typically associated with metal additive manufacturing.

The Economics of Metal Injection Molding Versus Metal 3D Printing
3DEO is a high-volume production supplier of precision stainless steel components, made with our patented metal 3D printing technology. With no molds, tooling, or lengthy setup times, 3DEO delivers production parts in weeks, not months.

Why Metal 3D Printing is Ideal for Surgical Device Components
This white paper explores how and when metal 3D printing is the ideal fabrication method for surgical device production, including distal device components and end effectors, robotics elements, and components for next-generation endoscopes. You will learn about the potential with additive manufacturing–even i

Testing and certification of consumer-grade wearable devices and body-worn medical devices
Manufacturers that produce smart wearables continue to strive for clinical validation and regulatory approval of their technology for use in detecting health conditions.

Healthcare robotics and automation
Robotics manufacturers need to be fully aware of how their designs, materials, and software could impact their ability to meet relevant standards, such as the IEC 60601 family of medical standards, when the product is considered a medical device.

Toray RAYTELA™ Plastic Optical Fiber White Paper
RAYTELA™ Plastic Optical Fiber Is Ideal For Minimally Invasive Surgery

Medtech Salary Survey 2022
With the unemployment rate nearing rock bottom and job vacancies soaring, employers today are scrambling to attract and keep workers. Given this environment, there's never been a better time for employees—including those working in the medical device and diagnostics industry—to re-evaluate what they want o

Dark Marking with Picosecond Lasers
Ultrashort pulse lasers create high contrast dark or black marks that are resistant to passivation, corrosion, and autoclaving and that meet federally regulated UDI standards for medical devices. 

Laser Stripping for Medical and Electronics Industry
Automated laser processes increase production efficiency, process control, and product innovation

Medical Device Security: Achieving Regulatory Approval
Regulators around the world are taking a larger and larger role in requiring and verifying that devices are as secure as possible both before and after release. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published guidance that outlines requirements for medical devices that mandate a num

Improving Prosthetic Design
The demand for prosthesis is increasing, and medical companies are seeking ways to design more complex, personalized prosthetics. New technology, materials and manufacturing processes enable the development of medical devices that are more affordable, comfortable and faster to product. Learn more about how

Key Trends Shaping the Medical Devices and Supplies Industry in 2022
After a turbulent and unprecedented two years, what can manufacturers and distributors of medical devices and supplies expect in the current climate? This Insight Report discusses five challenges facing the medical devices and supplies manufacturers and how to overcome them. You’ll get an industry snapshot

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

Formulated for an Era of New Challenges
Elastomer Material Flexibility Optimizes Performance and Meets New Challenges

Motion Control Technology Trends for Medical and Laboratory Applications
In this article we will look at four important trends in motion control technology for applications involving medical and laboratory equipment. These applications include automated devices used during surgery, for patient treatment, for patient imaging, and the wide variety of machines that operate in the lab

White Paper: Contract Manufacturing in Vietnam Increases Profitbaility |OEMs can Lower Labor Costs, Improve Quality, and Protect IP with the Right Partner
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 (

Creating Toxicological Risk Assessments for Medical Devices
There has been a substantial regulatory emphasis on obtaining chemical information about a medical device. But how does one take that information and translate it to patient safety? This is where ISO 10993-17 and toxicological analysis come into play. In this document we will outline the process by w

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.

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

The Rise of Implantable Devices
In this whitepaper, we'll take a closer look into the state of the medical device industry, in general, and the rise of implantable devices, specifically. We'll touch on how those devices are changing people's lives for the better and what to consider when choosing the right materials that go into making thes

Electrocutting and Mechanical Cutting for Endoscopic Applications
Even the simplest medical cable assembly projects contain numerous engineering considerations. And among the most complex applications, the quantity of requirements can skyrocket. Factors such as diameter, construction, material, coating, length, and tolerance are only a few of the often-mountainous specifica

Wired vs. Wireless Foot Controls
Wired foot controls have been around for decades. Linemaster created its first wired foot switch in the 1950’s and have been adapting to customer requirements and incorporating technological advances ever since. To date, using copper conductors (ph

Medical Grade Foot Control Standards
When designing a medical foot control there are many things that must be into account. Certain criteria must be followed in order to produce an interface that meets the standards set forth by the Medical world. Deciding on things such as paint type and the weight of the foot switch may seem minor, but they

Considerations for Medical Grade Foot Controls
This white paper discusses the key features to consider when designing a medical grade foot control. We share our 65+ years of foot control knowledge with our users and guide them to the perfect design to compliment their equipment.

http://isomicro.com/whitepaper/
Micro-sized components are often the key enabling elements of Class II or Class III medical devices and drug delivery devices, and because of their size, they often require micron-level tolerances. With 30 years’ experience in micro injection molding, Donna Bibber of Isometric Micro Molding has developed a be

Top 100 Medical Device Companies of 2022
See which medical device companies lead the pack with Medtech Insight’s MTI 100, the latest ranking of global medtech companies. Prepared by Medtech Insight (a sister publication of MD+DI), the list ranks companies according to their annual medical device and product sector-speci

Lowering surface friction for medical devices with the use of biocompatible surface modifying additives
The surface modification of medical devices allows manufacturers to combine the favorable mechanical or bulk properties of a material with specific functionalities at biological interfaces to optimize product performance, safety and biocompatibility. For applications in vascular access, interventional thera

A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Fit - CONTRACT MANUFACTURER
When it comes to choosing a contract manufacturer (CM) is bigger better or do you prefer the person touch small CMs provide? Whatever your preference, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to CMs of different sizes. The trick is striking the best balance between these two options.

DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA: How “The World’s Factory” Protects Your Intellectual Property
Historically, foreign companies operating – or planning to operate – in China have been apprehensive about the safety of their intellectual property. This is reflected in yearly surveys conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) as well as the US-China Business Council, in which