Plastics Take Over Orlando at NPE2018 May 10, 2018 The importance of plastics was on full display in Orlando this week.Read More
INDUSTRY HEADLINE Reshoring Plus Foreign Direct Investment Added 171,000 U.S. Jobs in 2017 April 11, 2018 Combined reshoring and FDI jobs were up 122% compared to unrevised 2016 totals and 52% compared to revised 2016 totals.Read More
WEB EXCLUSIVE Improving Patient Outcomes with Smart Implants March 22, 2018 The treatment of bone diseases and injuries has come a long way since the days of bone setters and blacksmiths.Read More
INDUSTRY HEADLINE Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Defines Digital Thread Potential at HxGN LIVE 2018 March 20, 2018 Las Vegas event explores data-driven ecosystems and the smart factory.Read More
3D Printing Speeds Development of New Materials for Medical Devices Despite regulatory challenges, many U.S.-based companies and research labs are forging ahead with hybrid materials for 3D printed medical implants that could revolutionize healthcare. Leah Pickett March 1, 2018 2017 was a transformative year for the materials testing industry. Read More
INDUSTRY HEADLINE ASF Metrology to Acquire Nikon Metrology's Coordinate Measuring Machines Business February 8, 2018 Nikon Metrology intends to focus on non-contact metrology.Read More
NDT HEADLINE Marposs Adds Leak Testing to Medical Solutions with Tecna Acquisition January 31, 2018 Tecna was established in 1983 in the “medical district” of Mirandola, Italy. Read More
INDUSTRY HEADLINE Trescal Acquires ASSI Sistemas e Instrumentación S.L. in Spain January 17, 2018 This is the fifth acquisition in Spain and it expands Trescal’s geographical footprint to Catalonia.Read More
Risk Based Approach for Medical Devices Quality Management It’s not just paperwork. Anne Holland October 17, 2017 The quality environment has evolved to require the use of a risk based approach throughout the quality management system.Read More
Digital Advancements for Shop Floor Inspection of Medical Devices A wide range of inspections and verifications are needed for these parts. Patrick Beauchemin August 1, 2017 Inspecting medical parts such as orthopedic implants and medical instruments pose a number of arduous challenges to manufacturers. Read More