What is reshoring? Quite simply, it’s the process of moving your production from an out-of-country supplier back to the country where your main operations are based. Reshoring of production has become more popular since the Covid-19 pandemic, due...
Which is the better strategy: outsourcing medical device manufacturing or carrying out production in house? The answer depends on your circumstances. The outsourcing of assembly and production has fast become a critical part of the medical device...
What a year it has been for everyone. As we look back on 2021, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights and events of the last 12 months that have made it a year to remember for all the right reasons. We have seen a...
The ability to accurately measure and strictly control bioburden is integral to a high standard of medical device manufacturing and assembly. It is important therefore that your medical device contract manufacturer has systems in place that ensure...
Medical sterilization is most often the final part of the medical device contract manufacturing process and there are various sterilization methods that can be used. The main ones are gamma (irradiation) sterilization and ethylene oxide (EtO)...
The global medical device industry comprises a vast number of manufacturers. However, a small group of large companies hold a majority share of the market and it is these firms that will lead the sector in the post-Covid era. While the momentum of...
Medical leak and block testing is a critical medical device manufacturing process. This quality control measure is a safeguard against product failure and plays a key role in ensuring the safety and performance of your medical product. A blockage...
Radio frequency welding, or RF welding as it is more commonly known, is a key medical device manufacturing process. It has a direct impact on product and packaging quality and performance. RF welding is the process of fusing materials together by...
The reshoring of medical device manufacturing to the UK is on the rise. Covid-19 accelerated the trend as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rethought offshoring strategies with ensuring supply chain resilience and market service in mind. Why...