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Baxter International Expanding MS Plant

February 4, 2019

DEERFIELD, IL—Medical equipment maker Baxter International is expanding its Cleveland, MS, plant, with plans to add 50 to 100 new employees in about two years.

New Standard for Biocompatibility Testing

Revised in August 2018, the ISO 10993-1:2018 standard covers biological evaluation and testing of medical devices.

John Sprovieri

January 4, 2019

On the assembly line, every medical device is thoroughly checked for quality and functionality. Are all the parts present? Is the needle sharp? Does the device leak? Does air flow where, when and how it’s supposed to? Do triggers and control knobs function correctly? Does the touch screen work?

Automation helps medical device maker compete

John Sprovieri

January 4, 2019

Merit Medical Systems Inc. is a leading manufacturer of disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report: Capital Spending to Increase

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

Spurred by tax cuts and economic growth, manufacturers will continue to invest in their assembly operations.

John Sprovieri

December 6, 2018

The past year brought blockbuster headlines for U.S. manufacturing. Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled plans to build a $10 billion assembly plant in Wisconsin that would make liquid-crystal display panels and employ as many as 13,000 people.

Boston Scientific Buys Rival Medical Device Maker BTG Corp.

November 27, 2018

MARLBOROUGH, MA—Boston Scientific Corp. has agreed to buy rival BTG Corp. for $4.2 billion to expand its offering of medical devices to treat cancer and other disorders. Boston Scientific makes stents that hold open damaged blood vessels. BTG makes medical technology for physicians, such as cryoablation products to freeze and destroy diseased cells, and radiotherapy that delivers radiation straight to tumors.

Lifelike 3D-Printed Spine Helps Train Spinal Surgeons

November 14, 2018

NOTTINGHAM, England—A team of Nottingham Trent University researchers are 3D printing replica human vertebrae that can act and feel like real bone tissue to help train spinal surgeons before they go into live operations.

Silicone Adhesives for Medical Devices

Jim Lambert

October 4, 2018

Medical device manufacturers value silicone adhesives for their ability to bond various substrates when assembling devices such as catheters, pacemakers, cochlear implants, aesthetic implants and gastric balloons.

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Fastener finish is crucial to safety, functionality and cost

Doug Jones

October 3, 2018

Many engineers will put great thought into selecting the proper type of fastener for their design, but overlook the importance of finish. When selecting the best finish for fasteners, it is wise to consider the following factors

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

Jim Camillo

September 5, 2018

How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Cobots are the hottest trend in factory automation

Austin Weber

September 4, 2018

Collaborative robots are an important element of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives. Many engineers are intrigued by these next-generation machines that can control force and work safely next to people on assembly lines without traditional safety guarding.

On Demand Learn how manufacturers are bridging the gap between the shop floor and ERP systems to gain real-time visibility, streamline operations, and kick-start digital transformation—without waiting years.

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On Demand In this presentation, Dr. Herman Tang shares practical insights from his industry experience and research on buffer management in manufacturing operations.

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Baxter International Expanding MS Plant

New Standard for Biocompatibility Testing

Automation helps medical device maker compete

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

Boston Scientific Buys Rival Medical Device Maker BTG Corp.

Lifelike 3D-Printed Spine Helps Train Spinal Surgeons

Silicone Adhesives for Medical Devices

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

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