White Papers for Medical Device Industry Suppliers

  • Packaging Verification Comparison Flyer

    Compares the Data Pro Lite, Data Pro 2, Data Pro 6, and 9900 Series to help understand which system is right for you.
  • Case Study: Infrared Lens Design

    At Avantier we offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM services), optimizing product design with our extensive knowledge of manufacturing constraints, costs, and methods. Measuring the relative concentrations of carbon monoxide, products of combustion and unburned hydrocarbons is the basis of...
  • Miles Products Line Card

    Miles Products represents top United States manufacturing companies specializing in custom molded thermoplastics including insert molding, injection molding, structural foam, vacuum, forming, blow molding, & rotational molding.
  • World Organizations

    World Organizations that support E-Beam Technology
  • Optimizing the Manufacturing of Custom Rubber Components

    Optimizing the development of your custom rubber seal can be challenging. Relying on industry specialists and considering potential manufacturing methods and production volumes will enable you to navigate the innovation process. Custom rubber seal manufacturing experts offer a great...
  • Maximum Flexibility and Design Freedom in the Production of Orthoses

    When it comes to support orthoses, orthopaedic technicians are generally restricted to individual constructions, as forms, functions and material thicknesses must be configured to suit each individual patient‘s needs. When complex structures are required, traditional processes are often...
  • Surface Family Product Sheet

    A detailed breakdown of Surface family keyboards we offer with all the comparables between the products.
  • Product Study: Undercuts in Injection Molding

    The Challenge: Avoid Unnecessary Costs and Complexity Injected molded parts that have recessed features called undercuts are more difficult to eject during manufacturing. This adds costs and complexity to tooling, and undercuts that are too deep may be especially hard to remove. Yet, some...
  • Motion Control Goes Small

    Machine designers are increasingly asked to build systems that take up less space, operate on less power, and run with higher performance. Thankfully motion controls are answering the call with new motors, new sensors, and new architectures. Read on to learn about the latest developments as...
  • What you need to know about avoiding contamination

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2019 more than 15.5 million pounds of food was recalled due to contamination with extraneous material. The average cost of these recalls is more than $10 million for communication, retrieving and handling recalled product, investigating...
  • Anatomy of a Face Shield from a Plastics Perspective

    Key features and plastic material considerations for each part of a reusable face shield design.
  • Design and Manufacture the Impossible

    Many new product designs and innovations have been restricted by the limitations of plastic injection molding and other conventional manufacturing processes. Traditional 3D printing allows engineers to design more complex geometries. However, high-volume end-use part production has not been...
  • Medical Device Software Considerations for EUA Applications

    Recommendations for software development due diligence for Software that is used with FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA). Considerations to keep in mind if you plan to submit a De Novo/510(k) product submission to market your product when your EUA expires. Overview of current COVID 19...
  • Six Ways Warehouse Inventory Management Software Optimizes Efficiency

    The following document contains six ways a warehouse and inventory software system improves distribution, logistics, and supply chain centers today.
  • Catheter Design: Expert Guidelines for Optimizing Performance

    In catheter design, the functional requirements of the application allow the designer to identify performance requirements such as flexibility, lubricity, kink resistance, column or push strength, and torque transfer characteristics. Development of an optimal catheter design requires a...
  • Reverse Engineering File Formats

    Reverse engineering using scan data involves collecting scan data and using it to create computer-aided design (CAD) data. There are several outputs for reverse engineering when using scan data. This white paper explains the differences and benefits/deficiencies of those outputs.
  • How to Prepare for FDA Migration from QSR to ISO 13485 and QSIT to MDSAP

    The FDA has announced plans to transition to standard ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices in April 2019. In addition, the Medical Device Single Audit Program, MDSAP, has gained traction with full implementation set for 2019. Download this paper to learn more about these two changes from the...
  • Importance of Test Protocol for Medical Device Testing Projects

    We often get asked: “Do I need a test protocol?” or “How do I develop one?” This document outlines the common sections of a protocol. We highly recommend having test protocols in place prior to starting any study and will work with you to develop your testing strategy.
  • Challenges with MEMS Pressure Sensor Integration in Medical Devices

    Today more value is being placed on the enhancement of medical devices through miniaturization and added capabilities such as pressure sensing components. Proper integration of a MEMS pressure sensor in a medical device requires in-depth knowledge of sensor types, capabilities, validation and...