Sam Anson
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Takeover Talk: Should Multinational OEMs Consider Specialty Polymer Firms as Acquisition Targets?
As the wave of consolidation continues in medtech supply chains, Sam Anson explores whether multinational OEMs should consider specialty polymer firms as acquisition targets to build their own materials development capability. more
5 Dec 2013 11:29 Opinion
Source: Gsell Medical Plastics.
Plastics in Switzerland’s Medtech Industry: Thoughts of Eight Industry Leaders
The Swiss are experts in manufacturing—in understanding how things can be made well. Following a tour of selected manufacturers, Sam Anson looks at the roots of the sector, examines recent acquisitions, and picks up on challenges going forward. more
8 Oct 2013 14:56 Opinion
Plastics and Litter: How Can We Take Responsibility?
In the context of marine pollution, Sam Anson believes the plastics industry is becoming a scapegoat for litter in general. Outside its control, litter is leading to unbridled “plastics bashing”, making the sector one of many victims of an epidemic. more
19 Sep 2013 10:46 Opinion
US Price Pressure Looming?
Health insurers’ analysis suggests a US colonoscopy procedure is nearly twice as expensive as that in Switzerland. The New York Times argues US healthcare costs are inflated. Sam Anson looks at the implications of downward pressure on US device price more
16 Aug 2013 12:33 Opinion
Source: Noxilizer.
Can We Develop Polymer Additives That Provide Clear Indications Of A Device’s Sterilisation History?
Sam Anson discusses this question in response to reports of hospital sterilisation departments putting single use plastic devices through more than one sterilisation cycle, both deliberately and by accident. more
7 Aug 2013 10:12 Opinion
Can the EU Industry Balance Regulatory Harmonisation Without Losing the "3"
Eucomed have applauded US-EU trade negotiations, which include a regulatory harmonisation for medical devices. Sam Anson asks how it can support a move towards a slower US system while opposing added stringency in the proposed European regulations. more
7 Aug 2013 00:00 Opinion
Medical Plastics News Named Sole Media Partner for San Francisco Medical Plastics Conference
The west coast of the USA is known for many things, including beautiful beaches, a cosmopolitan culture and wonderful scenery. A new medical plastics conference is being held for the second time in San Francisco in June. more
14 May 2013 09:00 News
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This phrase by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, who died in 531 BC and was a contemporary of Confucius, sums up very nicely where things have come in the last 18 months at Medical Plastics News. more
30 Nov 2012 08:23 Opinion