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How Apical Instruments Streamlined and Improved Design Controls

How Apical Instruments Streamlined and Improved Design Controls

In an industry as highly regulated as medical devices, having all information about the design and production process of each product in one place is more than a nice-to-have. Using a single system to manage the product, quality, and design controls is key to delivering a safe and effective product on time. My company, Apical Instruments, helps companies design and manufacture complex devices,...

3 Keys to Product Development and Supply Chain Success

3 Keys to Product Development and Supply Chain Success

If you’ve ever wished for better methods of managing your product’s lifecycle other than manual processes and silos of data, you’re not alone. My clients frequently express this concern to me. That’s why I’m glad I found Cloud PLM (product lifecycle management) years ago and have been able to help many companies scale from early-stage businesses to high-volume manufacturing. Working as the head...

ITAR and EAR Compliance and Modern Product Development (Part III)

ITAR and EAR Compliance and Modern Product Development (Part III)

In Part I of this series, we concluded that a secure government-grade Cloud PLM provides a better-shared responsibility model as well as an enabling platform for doing the work of product development. In Part II, we reviewed the intricacies of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they apply to how you manage export-controlled technical...