Issue 46
Why manufacturers need a clear roadmap for compliant clinical evaluation reports
Manufacturers need to set a clear roadmap to compliant clinical evaluation reports, says David Egbosimba, solutions delivery manager, Maetrics. Read more
How design and material decisions created an award winning femtech device
Dave Gray caught up with Julia Herbert, clinical director, Femeda, and Andrew Tasker, CEO to find out about the design principles behind femtech products. Read more
New tech for healing old wounds: The result of a specialist turning to Trelleborg
When pioneering burn and chronic wound care specialist Dr. Aubrey Woodroof turned to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to help bring his new healing concept PermeaDerm to market. Read more
40 years on: PEEK has yet to peak
MPN recently had the opportunity to talk to John Devine PhD, Business Director at Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, to assess its progress with its implantable PEEK. Read more
A bright new future? What Tekni-Plex's purchase of Beyers Plastics means for both firms
Dave Gray caught up with Michiel van den Berg, director, global pharmaceutical development for Tekni-Plex’s Tekni-Films business unit, to find out what its takeover of Beyers Plastics means for both firms. Read more
Wayne’s world: Rooney’s support for medtech comes ‘shinning’ through
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to collaborate with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on a project backed by English football star, Wayne Rooney. Read more
Finish the job: How miniaturisation is affecting coating and finishing
Jay Tourigny, senior vice president of MicroCare Medical explores how the trend towards miniaturisation is affecting coating and finishing decisions. Read more
Making Advances: How to design a drug delivery device for optimum compliance
Dave Gray speaks to Pascale Farjas, global category manager for ear, nose and throat, and Benoît Guillard, senior design engineer, at drug delivery expert Nemera, to find out how to design a drug delivery device for optimum patient compliance. Read more
Get yourself connected: The digital revolution's impact on drug delivery
Chrissy Bell, global business leader, 3M Drug Delivery Systems, looks at what the digital revolution is doing for design and commercialisation in drug delivery. Read more
A little more accessible: What's to come in the year ahead
Group Editor Dave Gray shares his predictions for 2019 on how regulation and technology will affect the industry. Read more
Diagnostic Duos: How device manufacturers and contract manufacturers collaborate for success
Miranda Conary, product specialist at Web Industries, discusses how device makers and contract manufacturers collaborate for success in development of medical diagnostic devices. Read more
Packing for Paris: Pharmapack Europe 2019 preview
It’s an exciting time for the medical packaging industry, with many new products entering the market that demand multifaceted packaging. Pharmapack Europe, held in Paris, will be a meeting of minds for those looking for a new approach. Read more
Turning a corner: The positives following a turbulent period for the medical device sector
Regular contributor Reece Armstrong looks for the positive repercussions in what turned out to be a challenging past year for the medical device sector. Read more
Time for change? What's in store for medtech
What does 2019 have in store for medtech? Dave Gray looks ahead. Read more
Applying a human touch: How trends in healthcare create demand for soft-touch overmoulding
Plastics play an important role in the medical devices industry. Not only do they help control cost, they’ve improved patient care, and contributed to patient safety. Read more