Outsourcing to medical contract manufacturers (MCMs) has become an integral part of the healthcare industry, significantly shaping the way medical devices and products are developed, produced, and brought to market. The evolution of this outsourcing practice is marked...
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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.
£3.5m Investment Drive Pays off as Europlaz enjoys 20% Sales Boost
A fast-growing contact manufacturing specialist for the healthcare sector has completed a three-year, £3.5m investment drive as it targets new opportunities, as featured in a recent article in The Manufacturer. Europlaz, which has enjoyed 20% year-on-year growth, has...
Design Considerations for Injection Moulding
Injection moulding is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes for creating plastic parts and products. Its versatility allows for the production of complex shapes with high precision, making it ideal for mass production. However, designing for injection...
Three Mistakes That Can Affect Your Time to Market for a Medical Device
Bringing a medical device to market is a highly intricate and multifaceted endeavour that requires more than just innovation and engineering excellence. It involves a deep understanding of regulatory landscapes, meticulous planning, rigorous testing, and effective...
The Role of Contract Manufacturing Organisations in Facilitating International Expansion
In today's globalised economy, businesses of all sizes are increasingly looking to expand their operations beyond their home markets. However, international expansion comes with its own set of challenges, ranging from regulatory hurdles to logistical complexities. One...
5 Steps to Protecting Intellectual Property in Medical Device Development
Developing a medical device involves significant investment in research, innovation, and testing. Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is crucial to ensure your hard work and investment are secure from competitors and impersonators. Here’s a step-by-step guide...
How a Contract Medical Device Manufacturer Can Increase Your Efficiency, Productivity & Profitability
In the fiercely competitive landscape of medical device manufacturing, achieving efficiency, productivity, and profitability is not just desirable — it's essential for survival and growth. However, navigating the complexities of production while maintaining quality...
Three Strategies to Cut Weeks from Medical Device Product Launches
Bringing a new medical device to market is a complex and time-sensitive process. Regulatory hurdles, testing, and meticulous planning can stretch timelines, often delaying critical advancements in healthcare. However, by leveraging strategic methodologies, companies...
Sourcing a Reliable Medical Device Partner
Success for all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) - from the biggest corporations to the thousands of Medtech SMEs and start-ups - hinges on the ability to follow key design, testing, risk, validation and manufacturing principles. With approximately 600,000...
Evaluating a Contract Manufacturer’s Service
Selecting the right contract manufacturer (CM) is a critical decision that can greatly impact your business's success. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale production, finding a CM that aligns with your needs is essential for ensuring product quality,...
Best Practices for Establishing a Firm Foundation with a Contract Manufacturer
The global medical device contract manufacturing market is expected to reach $149.4 billion by 2029, up from $78.9 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 11.4%, according to MarketsandMarkets. This sector's growth is fuelled by advancements in medical technology and...
What’s Trending in Point of Care Diagnostics?
As a specialist in medical device manufacturing, Europlaz is often at the front end of the latest product developments to hit the UK and global diagnostic marketplace and in particular Point of Care Diagnostics. Commercial Director, Rory O’Keeffe, examines the latest...