All articles by Annaliese Watkins

How 5G is changing the medical device landscape

In recent years, the medical device industry has witnessed significant advancements in technology, from continuous remote patient monitoring to sophisticated…
How new fabric technology is improving the speed and accuracy of POC diagnostics

Test strips are a significant tool in point-of-care (POC) diagnostics for blood, urine, and glucose analysis. The rising demand for…
Innovation in medical technical fabrics: why European filtration manufacturers are leaders in the field

European manufacturers are at the forefront of the technical textiles and nonwovens market. Reports predict that the European technical textile…
How pad printing provides the flexibility to create an unlimited array of markings

From tubes, shafts and clips to syringes and catheters, the medical device industry is home to a vast array of…
The benefits of dealing with a smaller business when sourcing medical device components

For many people, small equals less. But when it comes to choosing a supplier or manufacturer for medical device components,…

Behind the wire: What goes into making custom wires for the medical device industry

With more than 75 years of experience in wire processing and spring manufacturing, Custom Wire Technologies (CWT) is a leading…
Custom coils in one week: Solving lead time issues for custom coil components

As timelines for medical device development get tighter and tighter, the bar is rising for supply chains. Working with suppliers…
“The sky’s the limit”: Q&A with Sandvik’s Gary Davies

Medical Device Network spoke with Sandvik’s medical business unit manager, Gary Davies, about the company’s natural evolution into precision medical…