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Should You Use Intelligent Part Numbering?

Should You Use Intelligent Part Numbering?

Consultant Scott Moisan wants to make one thing clear: he doesn’t expect you to agree with everything he says. He just hopes you’ll listen to why he strongly prefers non-intelligent part numbering schemes over intelligent part number…

Good Design Controls Are Critical to Avoid FDA Issues

Good Design Controls Are Critical to Avoid FDA Issues

We recently sat down with a few medical device companies to discuss how they deal with FDA requirements around design controls. We will share their experiences in this three-part series, but first want to lay the foundation for the design control discussion. Medical device companies recognize that having an emphasis on design controls helps to assure good design and engineering practices that...

Customization vs. Configuration: Which Approach Is Best?

Customization vs. Configuration: Which Approach Is Best?

Software vendors have always sought to provide highly adaptable solutions by allowing customization. Most vendors will claim that it’s easy to customize their solutions. However, there are two different approaches. One approach involves the need to program or code (customization) and the other involves using a simple user interface that non-programmers can set up (configuration). But,...