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What is Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)?

Process validation is a critical component of manufacturing that ensures a process consistently produces products that meet predefined quality standards. The validation process typically involves three key stages: Installation Qualification ... Read More
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Medical Device Design Controls Explained

Design controls are a set of practices and procedures incorporated into the design process as part of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and in conjunction with a quality system as ... Read More
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How to Design for Injection Molding

Injection molding is one of the most popular and cost-effective manufacturing methods to create large volumes of parts. Injection molding can create high-quality parts in a variety of materials. However, ... Read More
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Guide to Urethane Casting

In product development, versatility is the key to innovation and efficiency. When creating complex prototypes and low to medium-volume production parts, urethane casting is one method that stands out. This ... Read More
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Medical Device Design and Development Guide

Regardless of what type of medical device you develop, the FDA requires you to follow a regulated process. Each step of the medical device design process lays the foundation for ... Read More
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How to Make a Prototype – A Prototype Guide

Table of Contents After settling on a winning concept, prototype development is the next step in product development. In this phase, you will transform your drawings and CAD models into physical ... Read More
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Concept Development Guide – How to Develop Concepts

Concept development is the part of the product development process where you will generate, evaluate, and refine your abstract ideas, turning them into a well-defined, practical, and actionable product design ... Read More
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All About Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

DFM stands for Design for Manufacturing or Design for Manufacturability and is also sometimes referred to as DFMA, where the A represents Assembly. This manufacturing process occurs during the product ... Read More