Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. How EU MDR extends compliance responsibility across the supply chain
Beth Crandall, managing director, global solutions delivery leader at Maetrics, outlines the specific changes, how they will affect each entity, and their role in this new regulatory framework. Crandall also warns against the potential outcomes of non-compliance.
2. The effect of 3D printing on the orthotics and prosthetics industry
Blake Teipel, CEO and co-founder of Essentium, describes how 3D printing is transforming the Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) industry.
3. Trade secrets and patents: Are you protected?
Web content editor Ian Bolland spoke to Philip Nelson and Tom Cowan from Knobbe Martens, to discuss trade secrets and patents in the United States, trends behind its usage, and what might be better for medical device companies to adopt.
4. 3D printing in space
Human heart cells have reportedly been 3D printed on the International Space Station (ISS) and are making their way back to Earth inside a SpaceX capsule.
5. Evonik launches free webinar series
The five part webinar series which will focus on biomaterial solutions for implantable medical devices, will take place every Tuesday throughout June.