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A: Configurable change order workflows and approval processes ensure product changes are made as quickly as possible without missing any approvers. Interactive dashboards track open change orders to ensure approvers are making progress. 💼 CASE IN POINT 💼 Propel's medtech customer Imperative Care decreased time spent on change approvals and drastically reduced cycle times for change reviews. With Propel, everyone can view changes in parallel. Imperative Care's release activity transformed from a 30-minute process per document to "3 mouse clicks." More detail here: https://lnkd.in/eVXvVeFn

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What do chronic care, neuromodulation, generative AI, and cobots all have in common? They’re top areas that Intuitive Ventures is investing in now! Learn more in our latest Medtech Pioneers podcast episode with Lisa Carmel and Murielle Thinard McLane.

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Miniaturization is driving innovation across industries from #electronics to #healthcare and #additivemanufacturing is an integral part of the equation.   Our CEO John Kawola sat down with Shawn Frey of All3DP at the recent RAPID + TCT conference to discuss the multitude of possibilities for micro #3dprinting today, its future applications, and the launch of our newest printer, the microArch D1025, which provides a hybrid micro printing solution for #optics and #photonics, #lifesciences and more.   Read the interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdCYQNKz

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Why is solder reflow important? For one thing its the last step once all of the value has been added to your board/assembly - yield is king 👑 . Come to this free webinar with Robert Bouchard to learn more about reflow oven fundamentals and thermal profiling. Bob is an subject matter expert with decades of SMT process experience - bring him your tough questions! 🧑‍🏫 💻 #smt #reflow #webinar https://lnkd.in/e4ngu4sb

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In our July NPA newsletter: Massachussetts startups keep growing, a simulated Mars habitat, and a cool robotic toothbrush! Check out more: https://conta.cc/46qziYn Creatio Desktop Metal Nano Dimension metalenz Vecna Robotics Massachusetts Clean Energy Center MassRobotics #NPABoston #Startups #robotics #hardware #funding #AI #engineering #cleantech #purchasing #supplychainmanagement

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If you’re at DIA 2024, make sure to stop by Booth 2420 for all your regulatory submission needs, and take a look at our new Altair Viewer! #DIA2024 #regulatorysubmissions #newproduct

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🧠Feed Your Curiosity with Insightful Webinars Experts from Boston Engineering and industry partners share insights into today's most relevant topics. Whether you're developing a life saving device for the medical industry or automating a high output commercial operation, these topics are designed to empower. Best Part? They're free to view anytime by visiting Boston Engineering's Webinars Library: https://hubs.li/Q02NN80y0

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Next Tuesday, 11/5 at 4pm EST, Trygve Olsen, Sr. Director of LightSpeed ADL at Resonetics, will lead a deep dive into the role of custom electromechanical sensors in advancing medical technology. During the webinar, "Advancing MedTech with Custom Electromechanical Sensors: From Design to Deployment," you'll explore: - The fundamentals of sensor design, including strain gauge sensors - How custom sensors address specific challenges in MedTech applications - A real-world case study showcasing the impact of tailored sensors on device performance Register now to learn how customized sensors can drive better clinical outcomes: https://hubs.ly/Q02W03jv0

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ndd Medical Technologies (ndd), a leading global provider of lung function testing equipment, is proud to announce that in the six years of its partnership with myclimate, 825 tons of CO2 produced by manufacturing the EasyOne FlowTube has been offset. The contributions ndd has made to this program help reduce CO2 emissions and improve lung health due to less exposure to smoke during cooking by replacing wood stoves used in Madagascar with efficient cookers and climate-friendly solar cook stoves. The emissions of 825 tons of CO2 are equivalent to the carbon footprint of making nine round trips to the moon by car! Lung diseases are among the leading causes of mortality in Madagascar. People in developing nations, such as Madagascar, traditionally use wood stoves in the home, exposing them to dust and microparticles that increase the chance of developing lung disease. Burning these materials also contributes to deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change. The new cook stoves, funded in part by ndd, eliminate smoke, dust, and particles in the air, which helps to improve air quality and overall lung health. Efficient solar stoves also help create jobs. Through a corresponding financial contribution, ndd supports the myclimate protection program based on the emissions calculated by the EasyOne FlowTube, which are used in the EasyOne Air spirometer. The emissions offset include but are not limited to the entire life cycle of a product, from obtaining the raw materials through to the use of the product and subsequent disposal and recycling. "We are committed to supporting global lung health initiatives such as those by myclimate that improve lung health,” says Michael Bencak, CEO of ndd. “Our EasyOne PFT products speed diagnosis—and treatment-- to reduce the consequences of lung disease.”

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💡 #MedTechMonday : Uncontrolled Design💡 "Specifically, your firm did not conduct any design validation, risk analysis, or design reviews for the Class II XR-01 Portable X-ray System, despite having shipped the product to the U.S. since 2023." This warning highlights the critical importance of FDA-required processes like verification & validation, risk analysis, and design reviews. Rolence was cited for 4 out of the 5 the most common FDA violations as cited by AZ Technica. These steps are not just procedural—they’re essential to ensuring product safety, effectiveness, and compliance in the MedTech space. ✅ Why does this matter? Conducting these reviews isn’t just a box to check; it’s about protecting users, ensuring efficacy, and maintaining your company’s credibility in the U.S. market. The device is being sold here: https://lnkd.in/g27NpHan Notably, there weren't issues related to marketing. MedTech innovators, let’s make sure these steps are prioritized early in the design process to create safe, effective, and inclusive biodesign solutions. 🌟 #MedTechMonday #FDACompliance #DesignValidation #RiskAnalysis #BiodesignForAll

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A look at telemanipulation software for cleanroom applications Bill Rusitzky from SRI discusses how intuitive telemanipulation software gives operators fine control over a robotic arm, allowing remote fixes without disrupting cleanroom environments To read more, follow the link to the Cleanroom Technology article #robotics #cleanrooms #contaminationcontrol #pharmaceuticals #automation

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Ep. 306: How Wearable Diagnostic Devices May Revolutionize Personalized Healthcare - On this solo episode of "Halteres Presents", Rich Thayer and Mickey Urdea are highlighting the potential market applications for wearable diagnostic devices. The recent increased interest in the wearables space has been ignited by significant technological improvements in microfluidics and microelectronics, as well as the use of smart phone apps and AI-driven algorithms that help to enrich the data stream and the actionability of the diagnostic results. Rich and Micky cover new detection technologies, improved biomarkers and biofluid collection capabilities, the unique value of continuous monitoring for assessing women's health, and applications beyond human health, such as for companion, herd, and wild animals. Listen now on Apple (https://lnkd.in/gN45VedG) or Spotify (https://lnkd.in/gceFeBJm).

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Ready for another Q&A? Q: What types of implants benefit from nano? The short answer: Any implant that is interfacing with bone or soft tissue can benefit from nanotechnology. The detailed answer: Scroll through to find out! Come back next week for more #nanotechnology101 and visit our website for more on nanoVIS Ti™ Surface Technology. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evXi5V9n #TechTalkTuesday #SurfaceTechnology

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Want to ensure your Class III medical devices arrive safe and sterile? Watch this video to discover how Airborne Ultrasound and Vacuum Decay technologies can revolutionize your package integrity testing! Learn how these non-destructive methods detect even the tiniest leaks and defects, safeguarding patients and boosting your brand reputation. Don't let compromised packaging put lives at risk! #CCIT #NonDestructiveTesting #QualityControl https://lnkd.in/gbSXdFu7

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Want to ensure your Class III medical devices arrive safe and sterile? Watch this video to discover how Airborne Ultrasound and Vacuum Decay technologies can revolutionize your package integrity testing! Learn how these non-destructive methods detect even the tiniest leaks and defects, safeguarding patients and boosting your brand reputation. Don't let compromised packaging put lives at risk! https://lnkd.in/gbSXdFu7

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Join 3DSystems's Senior Vice President & General Manager of Medical Devices, Gautam Gupta, Ph.D., for this intriguing Q&A! Gautam discusses the development of orthopedic implants with direct metal printing. As more companies leverage additive manufacturing for finished devices, engineers need to stay up-to-date on the latest information and considerations. Learn more here >> https://hubs.li/Q02xMTvS0 Sponsored by 3DSystems

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𝗜𝗘𝗖 𝟲𝟬𝟲𝟬𝟭 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 In this episode of the Global Medical Device Podcast, Etienne Nichols 🎙️ sits down with Leonard (Leo) Eisner, founder of Eisner Safety Consultants - a leading voice in #IEC60601 standards development. We unpack the upcoming revisions to IEC 60601, 4th ed., focusing on the rationale behind these changes, their impact on medical device design, & how MedTech professionals can prepare for the future.

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