Over the last 25 years, we have watched automation technology evolve and deliver new possibilities to the assembly, inspection, and testing of medical devices. From force testing surgical devices to inspecting trocars for microscopic defects to loading drug delivery systems, automation helps complete intricate processes with repeatable results. Yet, according to many manufacturing trends, the medical device industry is slower to truly embrace automation than other fields. While most medical device manufacturers understand the benefits of shifting from manual processes to incorporate automation, there is confusion and hesitation in the industry when it comes to leveraging it effectively. The disconnect? Misconceptions about what automation is, and what it can or cannot do. So, our partner Invotec surveyed their customers—manufacturers of non-invasive surgical devices, cardiovascular technology, drug delivery systems, and bioMEMs—to learn what initially concerned them about automation, and how they overcame those challenges. To hear what they had to say, check out this exclusive e-book:
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When it comes to product design, what are the most common pitfalls for businesses to avoid? And with that being said, what are the most effective design practices to ensure product safety and compliance while also making a rapid return on your investment? We sat down with the engineering experts at General Digital to learn all about mastering safety-critical product design for both long-term financial and technical sustainability. Learn more in this exclusive e-book below:
Read More →eBook: Medical Device Development Best Practices
With the American Medical Device Summit quickly approaching, we took the time to sit down with one of our industry partners, Stratos Product Development, to gather their thoughts on the biggest medical device development challenges and the best practices to overcome them. Check out the Stratos eBook to explore : Complications arising from a lack of proper documentation, and how to overcome them. Strategies to speed the product development process while effectively managing costs. Tactics to make product launches more predictable. Regulatory considerations that need to be factored into the medical device development process in the U.S. The benefits of outsourcing innovation. eBook, Medical Device Development Best Practices For more insights into medical device development, commercialization and manufacturing, join Stratos at the American Medical Device Summit 2016 taking place in Chicago on October 5th – 6th, 2016.
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