Which is the better strategy: outsourcing medical device manufacturing or carrying out production in house? The answer depends on your circumstances. The outsourcing of assembly and production has fast become a critical part of the medical device manufacturing industry, but…
The ability to accurately measure and strictly control bioburden is integral to a high standard of medical device manufacturing and assembly. It is important therefore that your medical device contract manufacturer has systems in place that ensure the lowest possible…
Medical sterilization is most often the final part of the medical device contract manufacturing process and there are various sterilization methods that can be used. The main ones are gamma (irradiation) sterilization and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. Gamma sterilization and…
More and more medical device manufacturers are outsourcing the product development part of the manufacturing process to contract medical device manufacturers. A vital part of the manufacturing process, the standard of product development has a direct impact on the quality,…
A key area of medical device manufacturing is the development of new and improved medical products. Much of the development process can be outsourced to a contract medical device manufacturer but it is critical that you choose the right partner,…
The global medical device industry comprises a vast number of manufacturers. However, a small group of large companies hold a majority share of the market and it is these firms that will lead the sector in the post-Covid era. While…
Radio frequency welding, or RF welding as it is more commonly known, is a key medical device manufacturing process. It has a direct impact on product and packaging quality and performance. RF welding is the process of fusing materials together…
The reshoring of medical device production to the UK is on the rise. Covid-19 is accelerating the trend as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are rethinking offshoring strategies with ensuring supply chain resilience and market service in mind. Why offshoring is…
Having a successful medical device on the market is the result of a number of meticulously planned and expertly executed processes. One of these is the manufacturing process. A growing number of original equipment manufacturers in the medical device industry…
When deciding to outsource your medical device production, it is important to know what your options are and that includes assessing the benefits that working with a full-service contract medical device manufacturer could offer you. The choice as to whether…