From the Editors
The Power of Persuasion
When Congress voted to override President Bush’s veto of a Medicare bill in July, it was a testament to the power of persuasion that the medical industry has, when it wants to use it. In the coming year, industry will have to use its political weight a lot more.
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Call for Nominations
Manufacturer of the Year
The November issue of MD&DI will honor the medical device industry’s outstanding manufacturers of finished medical devices. But to do that, we need your input on which companies should receive this honor.
Web Exclusives!
MD&DI regularly produces content exclusively for this Website. Check back frequently for articles, videos, and more content that is available only online.
This Month:
Online-Only Articles:
Q&A: The Case for Evidence-Based Compliance
Five Considerations for Opening an Offshore Facility
Video:
R&D Digest Video: Animated Demonstrations of Magnetic Field Technique
Video: Sample Instructional Animation Video
Expanded Online Versions:
Automated Testing for Real-Time Embedded Medical Systems
12 Key Questions for Selecting a Supplier
The Greening of Medical Product Design
Animated Videos Guide User Interactions with Complex Medical Devices
Webcasts
Archived Webcasts from MD&DI:
Medical Device Design Trends
Building Biomaterials
How Manufacturers Can Reduce End-of-Line Testing
All Webcasts
DeviceTalk
Masimo Settles Patent Disputes with Two Rivals
The lawsuits were over calibration technology in pulse oximeters. Masimo settled without incurring liability.
BiomaterialsTalk
Learning What Sticks: Beetle Juice
Carneggie Mellon’s NanoRobotics Laboratory is working on an adhesive that uses the same techniques that beetles use to stick to walls and other vertical surfaces.
Transforming FDA
FDA Risk Committee Makes Recommendations
The agency has created an internal council charged with figuring out how to act on the recommendations.
Latest industry news
Coming Soon
In August MD&DI focuses on contract manufacturing with its Guide to Outsourcing supplement. We'll cover topics such as supplier selection, design, and the latest news in offshoring and other related topics. This supplement also features the Who's Who in Contract Manufacturing, a comprehensive listing of finished device outsourcers. This valuable resource is updated every year by MD&DI editors to provide a current and critical resource to OEMs.
The feature story in August is on medical imaging. Experts from industry discuss how functional imaging, along with other therapeutics are being used to help treat cancer.
August also covers MD&M Midwest, which takes place on September 22-25, in Rosemont, IL. This show in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week is the newest MD&M expo and conference.
