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Infographic explaining how quality managment and ISO 13485:2016 can make or break your medical device

Quality Management Systems and ISO 13485:2016 Infographic

Need help developing an ISO compliant QMS? Speak with one of our experts and get answers to all your project questions. Request a Quote About Synectic Product Development: Synectic Product ... Read More
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How to Invent Something: 3 Essentials to Get Started

Inventing in today's ever-changing business market can be daunting. Inventors need to establish a business plan, raise funds, and find a capable product design company before product development can begin ... Read More
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New Product Introduction Guide – How the NPI Process Works

New product introduction, or NPI, is the product development phase between prototyping and contract manufacturing. During this phase, you refine your process and scale up production in the most time and ... Read More
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How to Get a Patent for Your Product

Do you have an idea but are uncertain how to patent that idea? You are not alone. Navigating the world of patents is not easy and can be incredibly frustrating ... Read More
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What Is Machining? CNC and Manual Machining Processes Explained

Machining, also known as subtractive manufacturing, is a process used in prototype development and manufacturing that creates the desired shape by removing unwanted material from a larger piece of material ... Read More
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What Is Rapid Prototyping? Methods, Technologies, and Applications

Rapid prototyping, also known as additive manufacturing, is a prototyping method that makes three-dimensional physical objects from a digital file. A 3D printer lays down many layers of material in succession, building ... Read More
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The Product Development Process

Bringing a product to life is more than building a prototype. The product development process is the structured roadmap that takes a concept from a napkin sketch to a real, ... Read More
nitinol

Everything You Need to Know About Nitinol — Shape Memory Alloy Guide

Nitinol (pronounced night-in-all) is a metal alloy with unique properties and uses. This amazing metal alloy can “remember” or change shape depending on temperature. As a product development company, Synectic ... Read More