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FDA Offers Funding for Adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

FDA Offers Funding for Adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies     Medical device manufacturers that are in the process of—or interested in—exploring advanced manufacturing technologies can receive funding from the FDA through the Advanced Manufacturing Clearing House (AMCH). The program, which is being run by the Medical Device Consortium (MDIC) in partnership with the FDA, provides …

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Developing Sustainable Medical Devices

Developing Sustainable Medical Devices     Device Talks Boston in May featured a panel, “Past Due: An Open Discussion about Sustainability,” which highlighted steps companies can take now to create more sustainable medical devices and reduce waste. Ronald Kurz, Sr. Director and General Manager at Canon Virginia, Kathryn Unger, Sr. Manager of Global ESG Communications at …

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The Role of 3D Micro Printing in Device Development

The Role of 3D Micro Printing in Device Development     As 3D printing gains a more prominent place in the manufacture and protoyping of medical devices, advances in technology and materials are expanding indications. We spoke with John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), about the move toward micro 3D printing and how this …

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Implementing MedTech Price Increases in Times of Inflation and EU MDR

Implementing MedTech Price Increases in Times of Inflation and EU MDR     Steadily high inflation is putting pressure on medical technology companies around the world; costs for raw materials, transportation, warehousing, wages, and more continue to rise. Eighty-seven percent of medical technology companies are feeling these pressures very keenly.[1] Additionally, in Europe, the Medical Device …

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Call for Abstracts: MedTech Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Call for Abstracts: MedTech Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain     MedTech Intelligence and Axendia are requesting abstracts for content to be presented during our upcoming Advanced Manufacturing Conference and Medtech Supply Chain Intelligence Summit. Both conferences will take place in November 2023 in Washington, DC. All abstracts will be judged based on the educational value. …

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Selecting a Resilient Medical Device Contract Manufacturer for Long-term Success

Selecting a Resilient Medical Device Contract Manufacturer for Long-term Success     Finding a resilient medical device contract manufacturer (CM) ensures a consistent supply chain, regulatory compliance, and long-term business success. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or an early-stage startup, you will benefit from taking the time to find a CM partner who can …

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Medical Technology and ESG: Solving the Data Problem

Medical Technology and ESG: Solving the Data Problem     In a recent State of ESG In Manufacturing survey, just one third (31%) of respondents reported high confidence in the quality and accuracy of their organization’s supply chain data. That lack of confidence is a harbinger of risks to come, as low confidence in data means …

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Qiagen CEO Named Chair of AdvaMedDx Board of Directors

Qiagen CEO Named Chair of AdvaMedDx Board of Directors     Thierry Bernard, CEO of Qiagen has been elected Chair of the AdvaMedDx Board of Directors. AdvaMedDx is a division of AdvaMed representing more than 75 manufacturers of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests and technologies in the U.S. and abroad. Bernard joined Qiagen in 2015 and …

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E-labeling: The Road to Reduced Medical Device Packaging Material

E-labeling: The Road to Reduced Medical Device Packaging Material     In the consumer world, it’s now common practice to access product information online. For detailed instructions or information about manufacturing practices, safety advice and so on, users can scan a QR code or go to a web address, which takes them to the latest details, …

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Protecting Innovation in FemTech

Protecting Innovation in FemTech     As opportunities for innovation and investment in women’s healthcare accelerate, Femtech is helping to match capital and talent to unmet needs[1], enabling better outcomes for female patients and consumers, stakeholders, and society at large.[2] Broadly defined, Femtech provides a wide range of solutions to improve healthcare for women across a …

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