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Here you will find all our latest news and company announcements along with our thoughts on what’s happening in the world of medical device manufacturing.
Europlaz is proud to announce that we have been named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026, having been shortlisted for The Vistage Growth Business of the Year Award. The company is one of just 11 businesses selected as finalists in the...
At Europlaz, maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and customer service is fundamental to everything we do. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and supporting the future needs of our customers, we are transitioning our certification...
How Europlaz supports the development, scale-up and commercial production of complex drug delivery devices Modern healthcare depends on more than the medicine itself — the device that delivers it is often just as critical to patient outcomes, user experience and...
By Alastair Fry, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Europlaz When people talk about medical device development, the focus often lands on functionality, usability and clinical performance. Those things matter, of course. But from a regulatory and patient safety perspective,...
Early manufacturing input can help design houses and OEM engineering teams avoid costly issues later in development. In medical device development, small decisions made early can have a big impact later. A tolerance that looks acceptable on paper may create assembly...
By Katy O’Keeffe, Director, Europlaz Manufacturing has spent years telling itself the same story: there aren’t enough skilled people. Teams are ageing, fewer young people are entering engineering, and businesses are struggling to recruit. After more than twenty years...
Capabilities, compliance requirements & supplier selection framework Choosing between UK contract medical device manufacturers (CM) is one of the most consequential decisions in bringing a device from design to market. The right partner reduces regulatory risk,...
Strengthening digital capability through Government-supported investment Europlaz is delighted to announce the successful completion of a significant digital transformation project made possible through the Made Smarter Adoption East of England Programme. The...
Europlaz is investing heavily in skills and training to support long term growth and strengthen the UK manufacturing workforce. Here is why this matters now more than ever. Europlaz is investing heavily in the future of its workforce with a 500 percent increase...
Cleanroom injection moulding has become essential to the medical, diagnostic and pharmaceutical sectors. As devices become smaller, more complex and more tightly regulated, manufacturers increasingly require production environments that protect components from...
Europe’s transition to the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) has continued to evolve, especially after the 2024 amendments that introduced longer transition periods for many IVDs. While the sector once worried about steep 2025 deadlines, the updated timelines mean...
In 2026, Europlaz will be visiting leading medtech, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing events across the UK, Europe, and beyond. We’re there to connect with partners, explore emerging technologies, and discuss how our facilities and capabilities can accelerate...
