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Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) is a leading media brand operated by Informa Markets. For more than 40 years, MD+DI has served as the primary resource for manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. Through our website, newsletters, podcasts, and social media, our team of expert editors provides in-depth coverage and analysis of medtech industry news, design and

development trends, manufacturing techniques, new technologies, and regulations. Our mission is to connect medtech professionals with the educational content they need to drive forward medical innovation and excellence.

02/07/2025

"If you want to drive sustainable and predictable growth, we have to deliver more than economic value; we also have to deliver experiential value. That's a fact."

Nicholas Webb, CEO of LeaderLogic LLC, delivered an inspiring keynote at MD&M Trade Shows West this week, equipping attendees with the foresight and practical tools to drive growth and innovation through future-ready strategies.

Read Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen’s full coverage here: https://utm.io/uh21W

02/05/2025

"Digital health is dead!"

MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford is shaking things up at MD&M Trade Shows West, declaring that “the term digital health is outdated.” Is it time to retire the phrase, or does it still hold weight in the industry? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

Watch the full discussion on YouTube: https://utm.io/uh2uo

02/05/2025

The TA Instruments division of Waters Corporation is launching its new ElectroForce Apex 1 mechanical testing instrument at MD&M Trade Shows West. The new instrument is designed to offer enhanced versatility, speed, and ease of use for testing advanced polymer materials and composites.

Here is Andy Simon of the company’s TA Instruments division talking about the ElectroForce Apex 1!

Day 1️⃣ of MD&M Trade Shows West is underway and it’s a packed house for the first keynote speaker!Nicholas Webb, CEO at...
02/04/2025

Day 1️⃣ of MD&M Trade Shows West is underway and it’s a packed house for the first keynote speaker!

Nicholas Webb, CEO at LeaderLogic, LLC, kicked off the show with his keynote: Driving Growth and Innovation in Medical Device Design, Manufacturing, and Packaging.

Are you at MD&M Trade Shows West this week? This is your chance to network with the trailblazers making a real impact in...
02/04/2025

Are you at MD&M Trade Shows West this week? This is your chance to network with the trailblazers making a real impact in the industry!

Join the conversation with industry leaders, engineers, and innovators who are driving progress in medical technology. Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3WIobGm

Preparing for the FDA’s updated Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) ahead of the February 2026 compliance deadli...
01/31/2025

Preparing for the FDA’s updated Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) ahead of the February 2026 compliance deadline is a seamless transition for most companies, according to Kim Trautman, managing director at Trautman International Services.

Trautman will join a panel at MD&M Trade Shows West next week to discuss strategies for navigating these regulatory changes. Get a preview of her insights here: https://www.utm.io/uh1Ez

01/30/2025

Countdown to Manufacturing Excellence at MD&M West!

In honor of MD&M West's 40th Anniversary, we're celebrating the manufacturing achievements of companies that make MD&M West the hub for manufacturing innovation!

11) MD&DI / Qmed+

"For more than 40 years now, MD&M and its official media brand, Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI), have been critical resources for the medtech industry. Through our websites and live events, we connect design and manufacturing professionals with the essential information, products, and services they need to bring medical devices to market.”

Read MD+DI’s inspiring story here: https://utm.io/uh038

Medical device manufacturers, are you ready to take your production processes to the next level? 💡At MD&M Trade Shows We...
01/28/2025

Medical device manufacturers, are you ready to take your production processes to the next level? 💡

At MD&M Trade Shows West 2025, Zakary Tyler Smith, co-founder, and CEO of SensFlo, will explore how Industry 5.0 combines advanced AI capabilities with essential human expertise to enhance injection molding processes.

In his session, "Realtime Part Counts, Efficiency, and Process Controls Using Industry 5.0 and AI," Smith will share how these innovations can help predict yield and quality issues, optimize efficiency, and support high-volume production demands.

Don’t miss this insightful presentation at MD&M West! Read the full preview here: https://www.utm.io/uh0F6

A look at how Industry 5.0 can be especially useful to medical device manufacturers because they typically have high levels of production. It can also help with predicting potential yield and quality issues before they happen.

Who’s at the forefront of  ? Come and engage with the  , pioneers, and trailblazers who are shaping the industry by deve...
01/27/2025

Who’s at the forefront of ? Come and engage with the , pioneers, and trailblazers who are shaping the industry by developing innovative products and solutions. MD&M Trade Shows West from February 4-6 in Anaheim, CA, is your chance to connect with the needle movers of the industry!

Click here for more info: https://www.utm.io/uhZt9

According to Michael Devereux II, CPA, CMP, a partner and a manufacturing industry leader at Wipfli LLP, pending federal...
01/22/2025

According to Michael Devereux II, CPA, CMP, a partner and a manufacturing industry leader at Wipfli LLP, pending federal tax hikes for manufacturers might be partially offset by tax credits and other incentives.

Devereux will discuss strategies and more at next month’s MD&M Trade Shows West show in Anaheim, CA, in his session, “Tax Policy & Legislative Insights for Manufacturing Sector.”

He shared some valuable insights with us ahead of the show: https://www.utm.io/uhY1b

What does 2025 have in store for medical device manufacturers? 🤔MD+DI spoke to a panel of three key thought leaders (Dav...
01/21/2025

What does 2025 have in store for medical device manufacturers? 🤔

MD+DI spoke to a panel of three key thought leaders (Dave Evans, CEO and co-founder at Fictiv; Adam Hesse, CEO at Full Spectrum; and Ross Meyercord, CEO at Propel Software) about how they see the continuing to evolve and how they expect advancing to determine the direction of the industry’s future products.

See the full list of predictions here:

The medical device industry is poised for an interesting year as AI becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration is expected to impact national and international business.

What’s trending in   this January? As the industry kicks off the new year, these five topics are sparking conversations ...
01/17/2025

What’s trending in this January? As the industry kicks off the new year, these five topics are sparking conversations among medtech thought leaders.

Click the link to access the full stories: https://www.utm.io/uhXsC

For years, the company struggled with recalls over its  . Now,   contends with a serious   of its cardiac monitoring sof...
01/14/2025

For years, the company struggled with recalls over its . Now, contends with a serious of its cardiac monitoring software.

For years the company struggled with recalls over its respiratory devices. Now Phillips contends with a serious recall of its cardiac monitoring software.

As we step into 2025, the medical device industry is bracing for significant changes on the horizon. The MD+DI editors h...
01/07/2025

As we step into 2025, the medical device industry is bracing for significant changes on the horizon. The MD+DI editors have identified 6 key developments that could define the medtech sector for years. Find the list here: https://www.utm.io/uhUC9

A look at some of the key moves that have the potential to transform the industry.

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to MD+DI Se...
01/06/2025

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to MD+DI Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen.

Read the latest Pedersen's POV here: https://www.utm.io/uhUbE

Is the medical device industry taking the president-elect's proposed tariffs seriously enough? Not according to our senior editor.

The   industry is poised for an interesting year as   becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration ...
01/03/2025

The industry is poised for an interesting year as becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration is expected to impact national and international business.

MD+DI recently spoke with a panel of three key opinion leaders about how they see the market continuing to evolve and how they expect advancing to determine the direction of the industry’s future products. Here's what we found out:

The medical device industry is poised for an interesting year as AI becomes more ingrained and a new U.S. presidential administration is expected to impact national and international business.

MD+DI has curated the Top 10 Medtech News Stories of 2024: a look at the innovations, trends, and milestones that resona...
01/02/2025

MD+DI has curated the Top 10 Medtech News Stories of 2024: a look at the innovations, trends, and milestones that resonated most with our readers.

Which story made the biggest impact on you? Let us know! 👇 https://www.utm.io/uhTkK

MD+DI has rounded up the top 10 medtech news stories of the year to show what mattered most to our readers in 2024.

MD+DI recently hosted a   sponsored by Velentium titled "7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Using a Contract Manufacturer to Build...
12/18/2024

MD+DI recently hosted a sponsored by Velentium titled "7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Using a Contract Manufacturer to Build Your Medical Device."

experts cited key questions and the common pitfalls that may help you avoid when using a contract manufacturer. Read them here:

Velentium experts recently cited these key questions you should ask when using a contract manufacturer to build your medical device to avoid common pitfalls.

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Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry is a magazine written exclusively for original equipment manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. The goal of MD+DI is to help industry professionals develop, design, and manufacture medical products that comply with complex and demanding regulations and market requirements.