Automation Reduces Data Analysis Time during Process Qualification in Medical Device Manufacturing
Analyzing data for process qualification is an essential practice of medical device manufacturing. It’s also an exercise in copy, paste and patience. There are a lot of data points to be analyzed during process qualification. Each column of data must be copied from a spreadsheet and pasted into a software program for data analysis. What […]
4 Keys to Success with First Article Inspections for Medical Devices
Successful first article inspections are essential to successful medical device manufacturing. As part of first article inspection (FAI), medical device manufacturers inspect the first part off a machine to ensure results meet requirements and that the part will work as designed. This inspection builds customer confidence in the manufacturing process, and results are incorporated into […]
3 Tips to Reduce Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing Lead Time
Reducing lead time for orthopedic implant medical devices is one of the top priorities for our customers. It’s understandable to want to know exactly how long a process will take until the first article or first shipment is on its way to the customer. One of the best ways to reduce lead times is responsive […]
5 Trends to Watch in Implantable Medical Device Manufacturing [2021]
2020 was a year marked by unexpected changes for the medical device industry because of COVID-19, which left many looking to 2021 with hope and anticipation. Some of the trends from 2020 will continue well into this year, including the reliance on virtual communication and an industry-wide focus on recovery. New trends will also take […]