What is Engineering Operations (EngOps)? Why do you need it, and how do you effectively deploy it?There’s a strange interplay between IT and engineering teams in most firms. That’s because the tech stack that engineers need to design, build, test, and release products...
SPK and Associates co-founder Chris McHale speaks with PLM expert Oleg Shilovitsky, founder of BeyondPLM.com, to get his insight on the difficulty of BOMs across engineering disciplines.
Organizations in the medical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries are constantly adapting to their field’s rapidly changing technology and regulations. This continuous adjustment can become exhausting. Between this burnout and being unsure if your technology...
Navigating the complexities of ISO 14971:2019 can be challenging. But, with this eBook presented by SPK and Associates and PTC, you're taking the first step towards expertise in medical device compliance. What's In The ISO 14971:2019 eBook This comprehensive guide...
What is software as a medical device? Software as a medical device, or SaMD is software that is intended for one or more medical purposes. This software performs those purposes without being part of a hardware medical device. SaMD devices also need to meet the...
A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF SMART MEDICAL DEVICES, THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND THEIR COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS. While the Internet of Things offers great opportunities both for businesses and consumers, compliance and security must be thought through carefully from the very...
All medical device manufacturers understand that precision, safety, and regulatory compliance are vital in their industry. Without these precautions, individuals could be harmed. These strict requirements and extended life cycles often make the time between designing...
Innovation is essential for staying ahead of competition in all industries, but especially in healthcare. Staying up to date with new technologies and compliance needs can improve outcomes for patients. The best way to ensure compliance is by utilizing the proper...
The medical device industry is one of the most regulated industries due to the importance of the products they manufacture. Efficiently producing high-quality products that comply with regulatory standards is the key to successful medical device manufacturing....
Cybersecurity is important in every industry but is especially vital in healthcare. Safety, compliance, and data protection become more important than ever. With cyber attacks on the rise, protecting sensitive patient data has become a main priority. Let’s explore...
Engineers typically have a few distinct materials to work with when designing and manufacturing parts. Composite design allows them to combine two or more varying materials to create a new one. This new material is often sustainable and used to design structures. This...
Ensuring medical device quality is critical. So, you’ll need to understand and meet ISO requirements to appeal to potential buyers and streamline management. In this blog, we discuss ISO 9001 as it relates to medical device manufacturing, what your business can do to...