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Compliance with industry regulations and standards is a fundamental part of medtech. Without proper medical device compliance, companies risk patient harm, litigation, and reputational damage.
Fortunately, compliance with medical device regulations and standards is not an impossible task. A…
Everyone has goals these days. The one that causes more disconnects than any other is a sales goal. It’s a number to hit (either units or dollars or both—the better ones are actually measured in profit dollars rather than revenue dollars). They’re problematic because by their very nature they get a…
(AW-Lake: Oak Creek, WI) -- AW-Lake, flow instrumentation manufacturer, has launched the TN Turbine flow meter. This meter offers a cost-effective solution for measuring light viscosity fluids, including glycol, water, and solvents. It can be used for liquid flow measurement both on or off the…
A study by Upwork has revealed that about 22% of the American workforce will be working from home by 2025. Remote work is here to stay, bringing many benefits along with it—including significant cost savings for businesses and the promise of a better work-life balance for employees. However, the…
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions—like medicine or aviation—there’s no clear-cut pathway to qualifying for cybersecurity positions. For employers and job seekers alike, this can make the journey to building a team (or…
(Muon Space: Mountain View, CA) -- Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates mission-tailored low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by SpaceWERX through Space Systems…
(Vibronyx: Nashville, TN ) -- Vibronyx, a minority- and veteran-owned analytics services company, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Achievement Award for its work on developing the Joint Food Management System (JFMS). The award recognizes Vibronyx’s…
In an eco-friendly plot twist that would make Captain Planet proud, the European Union has rolled out the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a blueprint that’s got big companies talking about more than just profits. Imagine a world where every major company’s reports don’t just…
In regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food manufacturing, compliance is crucial for operational excellence. A validated quality management system (QMS) is key to maintaining this compliance. Let’s explore how QMS software streamlines validation and ensures regulatory…
(Michigan Metrology: Livonia, MI) -- Registration is open for Michigan Metrology’s annual short course on surface roughness, texture, and tribology in Livonia, Michigan, May 7–8, 2025. The two-day class offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of surface roughness and tribology and how…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) – Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, has partnered with Canada Makes, Canada’s premier additive manufacturing (AM) network, to promote the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) technology across Canada. Renishaw’s AM engineers, designers, and…
As sustainability and transparency become increasingly vital to global business practices, the European Union has introduced the Digital Product Passport (DPP)—an initiative that will reshape the manufacturing landscape worldwide.
For manufacturers in the U.S. and other regions, understanding the…
A quality management system (QMS) is at the heart of every successful medtech company. A QMS comprises all the policies, processes, and procedures that ensure the production of safe and effective medical devices—which means that problems with your QMS can quickly become problems with your products…
(Vuzix Corp.: Rochester, NY) -- Vuzix Corp., a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, announced that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded its deployment of Vuzix M400 smart glasses after…
(RTX BBN Technologies: Cambridge, MA) -- RTX BBN Technologies is developing compact, low-power, deployable photonic sensors that will provide users with better awareness of environmental elements critical to their missions with greater than 10 times the precision of current sensors. This new…
(Teledyne DALSA: Waterloo, ON) -- Teledyne DALSA has introduced Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. Designed to work with Teledyne DALSA’s Z-Trak family of laser profilers, it simplifies 3D measurement and inspection tasks on…
(ISO: Geneva) -- As COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, drew to a close on Nov. 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Standards Pavilion, led by ISO, IEC, and ULSE, alongside eight other standards organizations, hailed significant progress in recognizing the crucial role of…
As organizations increasingly integrate generative AI (gen AI) to boost productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage, they encounter a host of challenges. Many face resistance to change, fears of job displacement, and concerns about data privacy.
Understanding and overcoming these…
The state of American manufacturing is in dire need of improvement. For decades, the U.S. economy has been transforming into a service-based model while the manufacturing power we associate with the American postwar capacity of the 1950s and ’60s has dispersed offshore.
This slow degradation of U.…
The state of American manufacturing is in dire need of improvement. For decades, the U.S. economy has been transforming into a service-based model while the manufacturing power we associate with the American postwar capacity of the 1950s and ’60s has dispersed offshore.
This slow degradation of U.…
W ith the rapid digital transformation of manufacturing, including technologies like cloud solutions, digital twins, next-generation devices, automation, and AI, the role of metrology is poised for a transformative evolution. What can we expect from new quality systems, and how is the metrology…
(Artec 3D: Santa Clara, CA) -- Artec 3D, a global leader in 3D scanning, has launched Artec Studio 19 (AS19), a professional all-in-one software solution for 3D scanning, processing, reverse engineering, and quality inspection. Now featuring wider scanner integration, significant performance…
A customer calls asking for details about how they are registered in your company’s database so they can make sure their information is updated. You get a phone call from a business partner who needs to contact your colleague and asks you to check her calendar to see when she’s free. Although in…
As leaders, we say we want our people to be empowered to go out and make decisions. We say we’re OK with them making mistakes, and we’ll still support them making decisions on their own. But not really.
I’m lucky to have a huge leadership lab in the form of the SmartBrief on Leadership weekly…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Teletrix, a company specializing in radiation training tools, has transitioned from a research and development license to a commercial license for an augmented reality (AR) platform that simulates ionizing radiation. This advanced platform, known as VIZRAD AR, was developed…
