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…
Why the reshoring of medical device manufacturing is on the rise
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…
A guide to the services supplied by a specialist medical device manufacturer
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…
The advantages of a full-service contract medical device manufacturer
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…
Medical device labelling – how to get it right
It is critical that you get medical device labelling right. If your product is used improperly as a result of incorrect or insufficient labelling, you can be hit with significant fines, costly delays and reputational damage. In medical device manufacturing,…
Medical device packaging – how to get it right
It may ultimately be destined for the bin but medical device packaging is an important aspect of a product’s design and success. As such a vital part of the product development process, any mistakes with the packaging of a medical…
How to Transfer Product Assembly to a Contract Manufacturer of Medical Devices – a case study
Outsourcing product assembly is a strategic business decision being made by more and more medical device manufacturers, as they seek to better manage manufacturing costs and focus more on innovation. Faced with a spike in product demand but insufficient production…
The importance of cleanrooms to disposable medical device manufacture
The operation of advanced cleanroom facilities is a crucial component of the medical device assembly process and has a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety and success of medical devices. If disposable medical devices are not assembled in the…
How to transfer product assembly to a contract manufacturer of medical devices
Outsourcing product assembly is an increasingly popular strategy for medical device manufacturers that want to focus more on innovation and reduce manufacturing costs. The right contract partner will ensure that transferring product assembly is straightforward. Selecting a contract manufacturer of…
Quality Assurance in disposable medical devices
Quality Assurance should not be a unique selling point of a company involved in the manufacture and supply of disposable medical devices. A standard requirement of a company should be that the smallest detail matters. Everything should be perfect. The…