Article By: Claire Bushey (Crain’s Chicago Business) Photo By: Stephan J. Serio September 23, 2017—LINCOLNSHIRE, IL— CEO Jim Fitzgerald says “curb appeal” partly drew his company to Lake County, and there’s no question contract manufacturer Flexan has lots in common with...
As an OEM, it is your responsibility to ensure the parts supplied to you are compliant with ISO regulations. That is no easy task. Ideally, your supplier’s quality systems are strong enough to identify risks, prevent defects, and to catch...
Are your customers willing to pay for the cost of complexity in your supplier network? Are your customers willing to pay for the cost of complexity in your supplier network? I think we both know the answer to that question....
8 Reasons To Ditch Paper Device History Records What is the probability thousands of handwritten records created by production employees are error free? That’s the gamble OEMs make when they accept handwritten device history records (DHRs) from their contract manufacturing...
Medical device manufacturers rely on the biocompatibility of silicone for a wide range of devices that come in contact with the body, ranging from long-term orthopedic surgical implants and cardiovascular devices to one-time-use devices. This article provides guidance to medical...
Thermoset elastomers, commonly known as rubber, are the best materials for a wide variety of industrial applications, due to their ability to provide both flexibility and durability. However, elastomers are complex materials, which must be chosen carefully and compounded to...