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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the medical device network editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.

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The evolution of e-labelling in Europe
17 June, 2013
The adoption of e-labelling – the inclusion of digital instructions with medical devices – has been very slow in Europe. Medical Device Developments spoke to Dario Pirovano, consultant for...
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Moving mountains: the medical device supply chain 01 October, 2012 Today’s global and borderless market for medical devices demands a sophisticated supply chain. Heiko Ansorge and Dr Philipp Schiegg of Siemens Healthcare tell Nic Paton how both efficiency...

A patent is a virtue: brand protection 24 September, 2012 Patents are valuable assets that increase the rewards for innovative companies. However, patent disputes can be time-consuming and extremely expensive. Dr Ian Lambert of Wynne-Jones IP reveals...

Magnetic filtration: a new weapon 17 September, 2012 The use of magnetic filtration has the potential to transform the treatment of metastatic cancers. Kenneth E Scarberry and John F McDonald of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta,...

IVDs: the outsourcing essentials 27 August, 2012 Some parts of the in-vitro diagnostics market are experiencing huge growth. As more product developers turn to outsourcing partners to assist with their manufacture, Jesús Rueda, regulatory...

How to select the right sterilisation partner 20 August, 2012 Choosing an external partner to execute sterilisation processes is a strategically important decision. Helen Forsdyke and Eamonn Hoxey of medical devices and diagnostics regulatory compliance...

Into the light: innovations in optoelectronics 13 August, 2012 Optoelectronics is profoundly changing the world of medical devices and patient care. Nic Paton talks to three manufacturers about the latest developments in the...

Microelectronic technology: IEDs spark into life 06 August, 2012 The use of biocompatible implantable devices is becoming widespread. Dr Anthony Graham and John Moor of the National Microelectronics Institute discuss the microelectronic designs and...

Take the green approach: drive growth with sustainable manufacturing 30 July, 2012 Driving business value through sustainable manufacturing is becoming a priority for global healthcare companies. Shaun Newlon and Terry Simmons of Baxter International explain why a...

Age of the machines: automated manufacturing 23 July, 2012 For medical device manufacturers the use of robotic technology to automate manufacturing operations is in its infancy. Mike Wilson of the British Automation and Robot Association explains why...

Improving outcomes – the benefits of medical device start-ups 20 March, 2012 Innovative technology is the only way the healthcare industry can deliver improved patient outcomes at lower costs. Elly Earls speaks to Sagentia's Paul Wilkins and Toby Wilson Waterworth of...

Mobile medicine: top remote healthcare innovations 20 February, 2012 Remote healthcare could be the key to cutting re-admissions and meeting the huge demands being placed on hospitals. Hospital Management lists some of the best ways to make quality medical...

Snapshot: The US cloud computing market for medical imaging 05 January, 2012 Advances in diagnostic imaging are driving a need for new ways to access, store and share medical images. Using detailed research compiled by GlobalData, this snapshot charts the dynamics behind...

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