Cox Manufacturing: Advancing A Legacy of Delivering Confidence
When William T. “Bill” Cox, Jr. talks about his business, the conversation turns easily and naturally to the Cox Manufacturing Company’s watchword – Cox delivers confidence – and the Tornos technologies that help him make good on that promise every day. (from deco magazine - March 2017)

Why you need an ISO certified design house and Contract Manufacturer
Working with a development firm with a certified quality system saves time and reduces cost.

Fact or Fiction: Debunking the 1 lb. standard for seal strength testing…
Challenges in the early 90’s with 1.0 lb. minimum for pouches “How do you validate to a 1.0 lb. minimum using 90° unsupported peel test method for uncoated pouches?” The answers were that you can’t, unless you use the 180° supported test method. Over 25 years, people are

Case Study: Full Product Line, Tight Timeline
Developing a new medical device, especially a long-term implant, is never easy. But bringing an entire metal implant line of over a hundred parts to market raises the difficulty factor to a whole new level. That was the challenge a growing medical device company brought to Donatelle, along with the requiremen

Correspondence Between ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820 QMS Requirements
Correspondence Between ISO 13485:2016 and 21 CFR Part 820 QMS Requirements

Implementing Adhesive Solutions using UV/LED Technologies
Markets for cured adhesives continue to expand as adhesive formulations, materials, & manufacturing processes evolve. This paper will review emerging applications and the contributions to productivity and efficiency made by in-line surface treatment, precision liquid dispensing and UV/LED curing technologi

Corona vs. Plasma Technical Bulletin
What is the difference between corona and plasma? The context of this question is important as some industries have adopted unique definitions of each term. In this article, Enercon explains the similarities and differences of corona & plasma and types of in-line plasma technologies offered.

Speed to Market
Production Quality Parts, So Little Time

Global Footprint
Cross Border Cooperation

Experience & Trust
Keeping a Product…Alive

What Digital Transformation Means for Medical Device Manufacturers
This white paper outlines the need for medical device manufacturers to evolve their business practices by transitioning from paper-based processes to digital in three main areas: business, technology and regulatory. To achieve success in today’s environment, organizations must commit to adopting innovative ap

Femtosecond Laser Machining of Nitinol – What you need to know!
Memry Corporation’s Nitinol component manufacturing capabilities specifically Laser Manufacturing has been at the forefront of state-of-the-art medical device technologies. In this article, Memry will present femtosecond laser machining processes with a specific focus on Nitinol medical devices.

Antibiofilm Efficacy (White Paper)

Eldon James shelf-life determination for products produced with Flint Hills Resources 13R9A polypropylene random copolymer and tubing produced with FX polymer.
DENVER, COLORADO  – August 12, 2016 – Eldon James Corporation – a leading, U.S. based manufacturer of plastic tubing and fittings – announced the successful results of accelerated aging test results for their polypropylene fittings and FX polymer tubing.

Urethane Rubber White Paper
Urethane is an extremely versatile elastomer that is applied particularly where highly stressed parts are subject to wear. Engineers and manufacturers regularly rely on a variety of urethane parts, ranging from the smallest bushings, bearings, and O-Rings to the materials used in agriculture, hydraulics, cons

The Advantages of Silicone Elastomers in Healthcare Device Development and Manufacturing
Benefits of Silicone Elastomers in Healthcare

What’s So Special About Silicone Adhesive?
Silicone adhesive use in the medical market has expanded exponentially in the last decade. The fact that these unique PSAs adhere well to metals, silicone parts, rubbers, low surface energy (LSE) substrates and sensitive skin are just a few of the reasons.

Wear-Time Comparison of Three Pressure-Sensitive Acrylic Skin Adhesives
This study’s aim was to quantify and understand the adhesive performance of acrylic pressure-sensitive skin adhesives when used in a prototypical wearable device worn on the back of the arm.

NEXT GENERATION BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
Samtec leverages industry-leading microelectronics and high-speed interconnect expertise to provide innovative solutions for next generation IC, MEMS, Sensors, Biomedical packaging and IoT demands.

Plastique Case Study 2017
Uniform global supply coupled with technical excellence - A client’s experience

Multiconductor Compatibility with Steam and Gas Plasma Sterilization
New England Wire Technologies Corporation has defined the sterilization compatibility of its proprietary jacket compounds used on ultra-flexible medical electronics cables. Two specialty silicone rubber compounds, NF11 and

Materials Selection for Medical Electronics
Insulating and jacketing material options for wire and cable are innumerable, even if the field is narrowed to those with some qualification for use in medical electronics. Factors that contribute to materials selection decisions include biocompatib

Designing for Mechanical and Signal Integrity in Handheld Medical Treatment Applications
Handheld medical devices must perform across a wide range of device specifications and end-user environmental conditions. Mechanical and signal integrity of cable components is especially important for high-level performance, accuracy, durability, longevity, and user satisfaction. Medical cables undergo extre

Putting Safety First for Enteral Feeding Systems with Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester
Tritan™ is known for its stability, design flexibility, and safety. A. Hopf GmbH chose the material for their stopcocks and connectors to ensure their devices retained their integrity and aesthetics.

Gamma Sterilization Validations VDmax 25 and Method 1: Frequently Asked Questions
View a list of frequently asked questions regarding gamma irradiation validations, as well as applicable definitions

Unique Device Identification (UDI) Requirements, Deadlines, Secure Labeling
The implementation of the UDI Directive is mandated for medical device manufacturers. This is not only true for companies that sell their products on the American market, since UDI is also being implemented in the EU and other countries. Medical products must be clearly identified to ensure safe traceability

Effects of Testing Parameters on Pinch Test Results for Hydrophilic Coatings
For an array of medical procedures, it is often necessary to navigate an invasive device through a tortuous series of blood vessels or other tissues. With these procedures come risks of tissue damage due to abrasion which can lead to negative clinical outcomes, including death. Moreover, in cases where a devi

10 Things You Need to Know about Manufacturing FDA-Approved Medical Devices
There are many critical elements to quality manufacturing of FDA-Approved medical devices The purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to safeguard the health of the American public through the regulation of certain products, including medical devices and food-processing equipment. He

Hydrophobic vs. Hydrophilic Coatings
Understanding the advantages, characteristics, and functions of a hydrophobic coating vs. a hydrophilic coating allows design engineers to make the right choice for their applications. “Hydrophobic” and “hydrophilic” are easy to get confused with one another and it is important to learn the origins of thes

Design and Materials Considerations Affecting Reprocessing Durability of Reusable Medical Devices
Newer reprocessing technologies and higher rates of medical device use are resulting in significant changes to reprocessing practices. In light of these changes, manufacturers of reusable medical products that wish to remain competitive are advised to consider fresh approaches to design and the use of new