10 critical errors in the manufacture of MEMS-enabled medical devices
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
4M ago
10 CRITICAL ERRORS In the Manufacture of MEMS-Enabled Medical Devices Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors are the backbone of connected (IoT) medical devices. Their mechanical workings detect physical stimuli such as motion, light, or sound, which is interpreted by the system’s software. Medical device manufacturers are actively harnessing MEMS to add capabilities or reduce the size and weight of their products. Unfortunately, many of them are also making errors that rack up costs, delay launches and even remove their devices from the shelves altogether. Here is a list of mista ..read more
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When We Ran Out Of Everything
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
4M ago
When We Ran Out Of Everything: Material Shortages and Options for Medical Device Manufacturers When there’s no supply in supply chains Finished products only emerge from supply chains because other things go in. A single discontinued component causes bottlenecks and a ripple of delays. What we are seeing now is the unprecedented unavailability of multiple materials required in the production of medical devices. Take plastics. Events we thought would only happen in the U.S. when Texas froze over happened as Texas froze over. Extreme weather, including storms, hurricanes, floods and even a ..read more
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Labor Pains
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
5M ago
Labor Pains: Designing Medical Devices that Alleviate Healthcare Worker Shortages The labor crisis Less than a year into the pandemic, the healthcare industry had lost nearly a third of its workers (18% quit, another 12% were laid off). A further 20% had thought about leaving and nearly all said they were affected by staff shortages. This was devastating to an industry that was already struggling to keep positions filled (Prior to COVID-19, the number of doctors required to meet health care needs in the US was short by 20,000). Now, while it is hoped that the worst of the public health ..read more
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Material Shortages and Options for Medical Device Manufacturers
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
5M ago
When We Ran Out Of Everything: Material Shortages and Options for Medical Device Manufacturers When there’s no supply in supply chains Finished products only emerge from supply chains because other things go in. A single discontinued component causes bottlenecks and a ripple of delays. What we are seeing now is the unprecedented unavailability of multiple materials required in the production of medical devices. Take plastics. Events we thought would only happen in the U.S. when Texas froze over happened as Texas froze over. Extreme weather, including storms, hurricanes, floods and even a ..read more
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5 Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
5M ago
So You Want to Produce MEMS-Enabled Medical Devices? 5 Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask It turns out that your perfect design is not so perfect after all. Frail microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are damaged during assembly, rendering them ineffectual. Or end users give it terrible reviews because it’s too bulky, difficult to operate, or requires recharging every couple of hours. The best time for bad news Decisions made at the R&D phase determine everything. From the quality, durability, usability, and total cost of ownership (TCO) of your medical device, to how well it ..read more
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10 critical errors in the manufacture of MEMS-enabled medical devices
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Grey Matter
5M ago
10 CRITICAL ERRORS In the Manufacture of MEMS-Enabled Medical Devices Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors are the backbone of connected (IoT) medical devices. Their mechanical workings detect physical stimuli such as motion, light, or sound, which is interpreted by the system’s software. Medical device manufacturers are actively harnessing MEMS to add capabilities or reduce the size and weight of their products. Unfortunately, many of them are also making errors that rack up costs, delay launches and even remove their devices from the shelves altogether. Assigning the wrong ..read more
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Contract Manufacturer Evaluations
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by Webmaster
1y ago
Contract Manufacturer Evaluations: A Strategic Power Tool for Long-Term Improvement Can you think of a single downside to making your good contract manufacturer even better? And by better, we mean on a whole range of fronts, including: Stellar service levels Lower risks through enhanced clarity and communication Working exclusively with the most trustworthy and dependable partners Improved alignment with your priorities and business goals Increasingly streamlined processes for higher efficiency, faster delivery and better logistics models. Greater proactivit ..read more
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When to Change Contract Manufacturers
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Webmaster
1y ago
It’s Just Not Working Out: How to Know When It’s Time to Change Contract Manufacturers If you are unhappy with your contract manufacturer’s (CM) initial performance, there are ways you can help bring them up to par. But what do you do when, in spite of your best efforts, your CM keeps letting you down? A tough decision There are times when the healthiest thing you can do for a relationship is call it quits. This is as true for business partnerships as for personal ones. While there are many reasons for break-ups, it often boils down to: This is not working for us now and we don’t see it get ..read more
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Sustainable Teamwork
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Webmaster
1y ago
Sustainable Teamwork: Design and Manufacturing Partnerships for a Circular Economy In our last blog, we discussed the many reasons why manufacturers should take part in a circular economy. Not only is sustainable manufacturing good for the environment, it can have a huge positive impact on a manufacturer’s brand, stakeholder relationships and bottom line. Here we carry on with ways to make your value chain more sustainable and the trick to getting a head start. Start at the source In 2019, about half of total global CO2 emissions came from the extraction and processing of over 100 billion ..read more
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The Circular Economy
Providence Enterprise Blog
by Webmaster
1y ago
The Circular Economy: What it is and Why Manufacturers Should Care It was not that long ago that people who cared about the environment were a niche market. ‘Green’ companies catered to this market while all others, including nearly all the largest manufacturers, focused on mainstream buyers to maintain their advantages in an economy of scale. Then, slowly, the needle began to move, and an ever-larger percentage of the world’s consumers became aware and invested in protecting the planet. This shift has not gone unnoticed by manufacturers. The end of the line Light, cheap, flexible and easy ..read more
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