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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.
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...
NHS Net Zero momentum, progressive new NHS initiatives such as NICE's Early Value Assessment (EVA) programme, domestic reshoring, automation at scale, additive manufacturing, AI‑accelerated sourcing, lifecycle compliance, and practical sustainability set the...
The NHS is tightening sustainability expectations across its supply chain, scaling requirements that now touch all new procurements and moving toward product‑level carbon footprinting. Suppliers must evidence board‑approved Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs), report Scope...
NICE’s Early Value Assessment (EVA) has matured into early‑use HealthTech guidance, enabling conditional NHS recommendations for promising technologies that address national unmet needs while real‑world evidence is generated. EVA/early‑use decisions rely on lifecycle...
At Europlaz, quality isn’t a checkpoint - it’s our operating system.In 2026, we’re further strengthening that system by embedding three critical pillars directly into our core Quality Management System (QMS): biocompatibility assessments, sterilisation compatibility...
General Trend Medtech suppliers are moving decisively toward low‑carbon medical device manufacturing, trialling bio‑based polymers, increasing recycled content in non‑patient‑contact packaging, and adopting circular economy principles. But real progress depends on...
Throughout 2026, Europlaz are responding with stronger documentation, digital traceability, and rigorous packaging, transport, and shelf-life validations - so our customers meet evolving MDR/FDA expectations without delay and with complete audit readiness across...
Today, its medical equipment manufacturers are not only meeting domestic healthcare needs but also shaping the future of global medicine. From surgical robotics to sustainable device design, UK companies are setting new standards for innovation, quality, and patient...
The UK medtech sector stands at a crossroads. Global competitors are accelerating their time-to-market strategies, and approval timelines in countries like the US, Singapore, and South Korea are significantly shorter than in the UK. To remain competitive, UK...
The UK medical device industry is thriving, driven by innovation, regulatory rigor, and a growing demand for high-quality healthcare solutions. For many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), outsourcing production to a medical device contract manufacturing company...
In the highly regulated world of medical device manufacturing, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Every component, every bond, and every seal must meet stringent standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. One of the most critical...
When sourcing medical devices, one of the most critical decisions is whether to partner with a global supplier or a UK-based medical equipment manufacturer.This choice affects compliance, quality, timelines, and costs. In this article, we’ll compare both options and...
